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Grief counseling helpsthose affected by loss

Grief doesn’t only occur after the loss of a loved one; it often begins long before, as individuals and families face the reality of an impending loss. Anticipatory grief is the emotional experience that can overwhelm people as they prepare for the death of someone they care about.

Garland’s newest leaders say helping town ‘key’

GARLAND — The town is ushering in new leadership with the recent swearing in of Ed Gillim and Carolyn Y. Melvin as the newest members of the Garland Board of Commissioners. Their addition to the board marks a new chapter for the small but vibrant community, as the two bring with them a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to improving the town.

A legacy of love

On Monday, elected officials, business owners, a multitude of nonprofit organizations and everyday people from across the community came out to The Sampson Exposition Center for the Multicultural Committee of Sampson’s Martin Luther King Jr. Business Reception.

Marchers brave rainy weather to honor King

A march, just like progress, requires just one step forward, and then another, moving towards a goal, destination, and a purpose. That’s what many Sampson residents did under cloudy skies Saturday as they participated in the Dream Lives On, a walk of continued hope and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

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Garland’s newest leaders say helping town ‘key’

GARLAND — The town is ushering in new leadership with the recent swearing in of Ed Gillim and Carolyn Y. Melvin as the newest members of the Garland Board of Commissioners. Their addition to the board marks a new chapter for the small but vibrant community, as the two bring with them a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to improving the town.

A legacy of love

On Monday, elected officials, business owners, a multitude of nonprofit organizations and everyday people from across the community came out to The Sampson Exposition Center for the Multicultural Committee of Sampson’s Martin Luther King Jr. Business Reception.

Marchers brave rainy weather to honor King

A march, just like progress, requires just one step forward, and then another, moving towards a goal, destination, and a purpose. That’s what many Sampson residents did under cloudy skies Saturday as they participated in the Dream Lives On, a walk of continued hope and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

Salemburg resident addresses water issues

SALEMBURG — Sampson County Public Health Director Wanda Robinson is no stranger to formal speaking in front of elected officials on health department matters. At the Salemburg meeting Thursday night she stood before Salemburg town commissioners as a resident requesting to be connected to the town’s water system.

Sampson County government offices to close on Wednesday

Sampson County administration announced on Tuesday afternoon that due to the potential for hazardous weather conditions, county offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

HCA queen’s court crowns Miss Crusader

Harrells Christian Academy crowned Camryn Fussell Miss Crusader during half-time of the varsity boys’ basketball game on Jan. 16.

Garland hires previous clerk, new deputy clerk

GARLAND — The Garland Board of Commissioners held its second special meeting of the month Thursday evening, marking an important moment for both the new and seasoned members of the board, with the group appointing a new mayor pro tem and, among other things, returning a former town clerk to the position.

Sampson’s 911 center strengthening training

In a moment of life or death, sometimes a 911 call can make all the difference between saving a life and shattering families.

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