GARLAND — After placing her hand on a Bible and taking an oath, Annette Ricketson is looking forward to her next journey as the town’s deputy clerk.

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TURKEY — Town officials are continuing to take steps to protect residents amid a new normal because of COVID-19.

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As COVID-19 challenges continue, Sampson County Schools is moving forward with plans to have all high school students in classes for the second half of the academic year.

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Sampson County has sustained six deaths attributed to COVID-19 since Thursday to go along with 129 new cases of the virus, according to the Sampson County Health Department. The rapid rise in cases across the state prompted Governor Roy Cooper to issue safety measures tightening mask requirements and enforcement, saying that the state was “in danger.”

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Thanks to the generosity of Rotarians and local realtors, Sampson County’s school leaders were pleased large boxes of disposable gloves as COVID-19 challenges continue for educators.

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