Shelters opened up Monday afternoon in Sampson and Duplin counties as Tropical Storm Isaias made its way closer, bringing threats of heavy rainfall, storm surge, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and dangerous rip currents. Power outages and road closures are expected across portions of central and eastern North Carolina through Tuesday.

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Whenever customers came to the local U.S. Cellular store, Doug Jones was always thrilled to see customers while helping them with their phones and devices.

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The Sampson County Health Department reported 14 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday in what ultimately was one of the more subdued weeks, comparatively speaking, in terms of new case counts — 70 since last Friday — in a county that has seen triple-digit weekly counts over the past month.

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County commissioners will discuss the future of the Confederate monument in downtown Clinton at their regular meeting Monday night, with public comments set to be heard on the issue.

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