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Honor roll — Lakewood High School
Listed below are the Lakewood High students who made one of the school’s honor rolls for the sixth nine weeks grading period. Superintendent’s List: 10 th grade – Eugene McFadden 12 th – Denzel Monroe Principal’s List: 9th Grade – Carlos Alonso-Valenzuela, Marisa Combs, Brianna Gibson, Carla Hicks, Catherine Jackson, Aleah Parker, Spencer Ray, Marcus Walton. 10th Grade – Marc Lopez, Eugene McFadden, Jessica Mintz, Coleman Si...
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Honor roll — Union High
Listed below are Union High students who made one of the school’s honor lists for the fifth six weeks grading period. Superintendent’s List 9th Grade: Isabel Rodriguez Principal’s List 9th Grade: Yasmin Aguilar, Daisy Almonte, Jessica Copeland, Asia Henry, MaKayla McNeil, Maria Subias-Gonzalez, Patricia Valdes-Gonzalez 10th Grade: Lynsey King, Lauren Preddy, Claire Riley, Michala Robinson, Amy Rodriguez 11th Grade: Nathali Agu...
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Jackson crowned Katie Jackson was crowned 'Overall Majestic N.C. Pickle Princess' Saturday, April 20 in Mt. Olive. She also won the Best Dress, Best Model, Most Beautiful and Talent awards. Katie is the 17-year-old daughter of Jerry and Linda Jackson and is a junior at Clinton High School. (Courtesy photo)
Jackson crowned
Courtesy photo Katie Jackson was crowned ‘Overall Majestic N.C. Pickle Princess’ Saturday, April 20 in Mt. Olive. She also won the Best Dress, Best Model, Most Beautiful and Talent awards. Katie is the 17-year-old daughter of Jerry and Linda Jackson and is a junior at Clinton High School.
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Carr receives Arrow of Light Award Pack 70 Webelo II, James Edward Carr Jr. receives the Arrow of Light Award during the troop's Blue and Gold Banquet April 30. The Arrow of Light Award is the highest award in Cub Scouting and is the only badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform. James is the son of Ed and Linda Jewell Carr of Clinton. Pictured are Den leader Kenneth Best, James Carr with his parents Ed and Linda and his sister Jewell Carr during the ceremony. (Courtesy photo)
Carr receives Arrow of Light Award
Courtesy photo Pack 70 Webelo II, James Edward Carr Jr. receives the Arrow of Light Award during the troop’s Blue and Gold Banquet April 30. The Arrow of Light Award is the highest award in Cub Scouting and is the only badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform. James is the son of Ed and Linda Jewell Carr of Clinton. Pictured are Den leader Kenneth Best, James Carr with his parents Ed and Linda and his sister Jewell Carr during the ce...
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LAnnie Lou Lee of Newton Grove celebrated her 99th birthday April 25 with a few family members and an early dinner at Meadow Restaurant, followed by cake and ice cream at her home. Mrs. Lee has numerous nieces and nephews in the Clinton, Newton Grove and Salemburg areas. (Courtesy photo)
Lee celebrates 99th birthday
Annie Lou Lee of Newton Grove celebrated her 99th birthday April 25 with a few family members and an early dinner at Meadow Restaurant, followed by cake and ice cream at her home. Mrs. Lee has numerous nieces and nephews in the Clinton, Newton Grove and Salemburg areas.
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Birthdays/Anniversaries
Birthdays May 5 Tish Pope Jason Peterson Norma Grey Lee Lib Warren Viviana Sarp Rebecca Hooks May 6 Katie Holland May 7 Patricia Beamon Anese Gibbs Amanda Clifton May 8 Frances Jernigan Sandra Kearns Lora Wells Leslie Cottle Frederick Strickland May 9 Lori Westbrook Laura Robinson May 10 Annie Richardson DeNesha Owens Latonya Parker Sherry Copeland Cindy Cottle Henry Jax...
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Tips to reduce the risk of foodborne illness
Here are tips you need to know to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses: Wash hands with soap and water, wet hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water if it is available. Rub hands together to make a lather and scrub all parts of the hand for 20 seconds. Rinse hands thoroughly and dry using a clean paper towel. Sanitize surfaces; surfaces should be washed with hot, soapy water. A solution of 1 tablespoon of unscented, l...
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Just-A-Mere Garden Club holds meeting, earns awards
The Just-A-Mere Garden Club met on Tuesday, April 2 at the home of Mrs. Willa Baker, 108 Jones Drive, Dunn. Mrs. Betty Honeycutt gave a very informative program on growing “salad bowls” for the family. Mrs. Honeycutt has been growing early spring lettuce in containers for several years and enjoys delicious fresh salads straight from the garden. She shared some of the techniques that will produce the best results for growing lettuce. Presi...
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Let the sun shine in 'The morning sun shines directly through a kitchen window and I placed potted tulips in the sunlight and took the photo. I love the hazy effect and the rays of sunlight that you can see through the tulips.' (Michele R. Mason-Warren/SCC Digital Dos & Don'ts)
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Michele R. Mason-Warren Let the sun shine in ‘The morning sun shines directly through a kitchen window and I placed potted tulips in the sunlight and took the photo. I love the hazy effect and the rays of sunlight that you can see through the tulips.’ Judy Boney Old Mill This photograph was taken in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. at the Old Mill. ‘I like old buildings and the lines.’ Bonnie Matthews Sunrise at Lake Wylie The picture was taken ...
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Birthdays/Anniversaries
Birthdays April 28 Toby Boyette Jason Brewer George Underwood April 29 Ed Hendrikson Anna Blake Sandy Regina Uribe Michelle Parker Lucinda Brewer Jarvis Anders April 30 Ashlynn Reed Dorothy Tyndall Velva Lindsay Steve Parker Scott Cannady Amanda Tysinger Blanche Norris Grady Powell Vanessa Mitchum May 1 Bertha Wilson Zelma Lane John Strickland Phillip Strickland May 2 Atavia L...
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What’s cookin’
Sampson County Schools Monday, April 29 Bright Leaf hot dog Chef salad with chicken Green beans Seasoned corn Diced pears Fresh fruit Milk Tuesday, April 30 Chicken Fajita Pinto beans Steamed broccoli Peaches Fresh fruit Milk Wednesday, May 1 Pizza or Roasted chicken Pinto beans Turnip greens Mixed fruit Strawberry cup Milk Thursday, May 2 Cheeseburger on bun Ham & cheese sandwich ...
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Next few weeks busy at Senior Center
Well, I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather!! No complaints about it here. I hope everyone is doing well. Things have been hectic but hopefully I can get back on track with my article. We have some important dates for everyone. Remember, you are all invited to attend any of them if you can; you will always be welcomed with open arms. On Monday, April 29, Sampson Community College nursing students will be here performing healt...
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Honor Roll - Union Intermediate
Union Intermediate Listed below are the students who made the Principal’s List and Honor Roll at Union Intermediate during the third nine weeks grading period. Principal’s List Grade 4 Justin Barrera, Jessica Espinoza-Hyatt, Jamal Moore, Yadira Paz-Martinez, Everardo Ramirez Grade 5 Jose Alvarado, Eva Antonio-Jose, Cole Bass, Jaelyn Dove, Brittany Gonzalez, Casey Riley, Breyer Roberts, Tristen Robinson, Manuel Valbuena Ho...
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Honor roll - Clement Elementary
Clement Elementary School Third Grade Superintendent’s List (98 or Above) Wyatt Holland Third Grade Principal’s List (All A’s) Dennis Beal, Evan Faircloth, Juan Pablo Hernandez-Luna, Wyatt Holland, Carrie New, Daniel Resendiz-Rojas, David Resendiz-Rojas Third Grade Honor Roll List (A’s and B’s) Jazmin Alvarado-Solis, Miranda Autry, Martin Hall, Seth Hall, Mya Hernandez, Austyn Hinton, Ashton Honeycutt, Corbin Horne, Emily H...
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Honor Roll - Sampson Middle
Below are names of those students who made Sampson Middle School’s Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks. Principals’ List Sixth Grde Amy Acosta, Amaya Apolinario, Crystal Barbour, Nancy Beaujeu-Dufour, Anna Blount, Bryson Brewer, Mattie Byrd, Elizabeth Coleman, John Cowand, IV, Katherine Downing, Turner Edwards, Carson Ellis, Ella Faison, Hadley Heath, Jadell Holmes, Victoria Jauregui, Karol Kusmierczuk, Maegan La...
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