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Garland adopts 2025-26 budget with no apparent raise to leaders

GARLAND — The Garland Board of Commissioners held its public hearing Tuesday night regarding the 2025-26 budget, approving the fiscal plan with no tax hike and no apparent raise for its leadership.

Garland adopts 2025-26 budget with no apparent raise to leaders

GARLAND — The Garland Board of Commissioners held its public hearing Tuesday night regarding the 2025-26 budget, approving the fiscal plan with no tax hike and no apparent raise for its leadership.

Coharie Tribe holds inaugural Community Youth Camp

The Coharie Tribe of Sampson County is holding its inaugural Coharie Community Youth Camp this week at their tribal center down NC Highway 421. They kicked things off Monday with a good-sized group of participants ranging in age from five to 14. Led by multiple members of the community, Talia Faircloth, Teryn Brewington, and others look to make this an annual staple amongst the Coharie Tribe.

Garland board plans to triple pay for itself, town’s mayor

GARLAND — At the same time Garland’s mayor and town board are preparing to raise water and sewer fees to its residents, the leadership is proposing to more than triple its own monthly wages.

Child rape charges leveled

A 33-year-old Clinton man is behind bars today facing charges that he raped and took indecent liberties with a child.

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Coharie Tribe holds inaugural Community Youth Camp

The Coharie Tribe of Sampson County is holding its inaugural Coharie Community Youth Camp this week at their tribal center down NC Highway 421. They kicked things off Monday with a good-sized group of participants ranging in age from five to 14. Led by multiple members of the community, Talia Faircloth, Teryn Brewington, and others look to make this an annual staple amongst the Coharie Tribe.

Garland board plans to triple pay for itself, town’s mayor

GARLAND — At the same time Garland’s mayor and town board are preparing to raise water and sewer fees to its residents, the leadership is proposing to more than triple its own monthly wages.

Child rape charges leveled

A 33-year-old Clinton man is behind bars today facing charges that he raped and took indecent liberties with a child.

Sampson native tapped as chief medical officer for March of Dimes

ARLINGTON, Va. – Sampson’s Dr. Michael Warren recalls to this day a piece of advice given to him by local pediatrician Dr. Mac Herring back in the early 2000s, advice he has used throughout his career.

Juneteenth celebration brings Sampson together

Thousands turned out for Sampson County’s third annual Juneteenth event, which was moved to the Agri-Expo Center on Thursday in celebration of the national holiday. Led by Stephaine Graham, founder and director of Community Uplift Initiatives Inc., the event hosted over 2,500 people, breaking last year’s record. Graham, along with others in attendance, reflected on the importance of not only the holiday, but the community gathering.

Board of Elections chairperson steps down

The Sampson County Board of Elections has relocated to their new home, still within the county complex. After a day and a half of moving, they have relocated to Building F, the former Veterans Affairs and Information Technology building. This marks another move within a short period of time, but hopes are “that this will be the last one,” as expressed by board member Dwight Williams Jr. in a previous meeting.

Man charged with supplying deadly dose of fentanyl

A fentanyl overdose that killed a Clinton woman earlier this year has led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man who authorities believe supplied the drug that took her life.

Roseboro woman survives house fire

ROSEBORO — Early Sunday morning, Roseboro Fire Department received a call regarding an accidental house fire at 160 Big Piney Grove Road near the intersection of Fleet Cooper Road. One woman, whose name has not been released, managed to survive the fire, along with her three dogs. She and one of the animals managed to escape, but two went back into the burning house, with one having to be rescued and administered CPR by EMS.

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