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Early detection key to health

See advertising sponsorship page on A8 Each year, more and more women are being diagnosed with breast cancer. In Sampson County alone, more than 65 women are being given the diagnosis and local health care [...]
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Budget talks nix freeze of supplements

Following budget concerns from board members, Clinton City Schools superintendent Dr. Wesley Johnson went back to the drawing board to find ways he could potentially uncover more than $400,000 in savings in the system’s local [...]
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Sheriff’s race rematch of ‘14

(Editor’s note: Today’s Question and Answer is for the Sampson County Sheriff’s race, with Republican Sheriff Jimmy Thornton seeking his fifth term. He is facing off against Democratic challenger Freddie Butler. Questions, compiled by the [...]
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Kirby, Stevens compete for judicial post

(Editor’s note: This Question and Answer is for the Superior Court Judge District 4A race, with Republican Henry L. Stevens IV facing off against Democrat and incumbent Albert D. Kirby Jr. Questions, compiled by the [...]
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Candidates for Dist. 3 talk issues

(Editor’s note: This kicks off a series this week of pointed questions to candidates for local office. Election Day is on Nov. 6 and the early voting period begins Oct. 17. Today’s Question and Answer [...]

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