Community
Serving up wild game
Beef, chicken and pork are well-known meats that satisfy tastebuds, but the Friends of Sampson County Waterways is inviting to take a walk on the wild side. The organization is hosting the 2018 Wild Game […]
Community
Community
Church donates to L.C. Kerr
West Clinton Original Free Will Baptist Church recently donated school supplies and treats for the Christmas season to teachers at L.C. Kerr School. Pictured is Assistant Principal Tony Faison, Dale Thornton, Ilene Thornton,Inez Tyndall,Dr. Kenneth […]
Community
Holiday Hope, Lakewood continue successful run with toy drive
SALEMBURG — In a couple of days, needy children throughout Sampson County will smile with glee when they wake up on Christmas morning, thanks to the Holiday Hope program. This season, the local organization collected […]
Community
N.C. Rural Water Association considers Turkey for study
TURKEY — Town officials are currently keeping an eye on Turkey’s water fund balance and system to avoid problems in the future. During the meeting, it was announced that the North Carolina Rural Water Association […]
Community
Turkey commissioners take oaths
Commissioner Tony Moore signs documents to serve for another term. Along with Blackburn, they were some of the officials who began their terms after the November election. Oaths were also taken in Clinton and towns […]
Community
Turkey residents call for better-looking town
TURKEY — During a Tuesday night meeting, several residents voiced their frustration and opinion on the town’s appearance, which can be seen on the busy Highway 24. Along with other nodding and agreeing residents, Beverly […]
Agriculture
Sampson research officials host field day for cover crops
While standing in a field on Basstown Road, a group of interested growers learned how the soil under their feet can help farmers throughout Sampson County. During a Cover Crop Field Day, participants traveled to […]
Community
Soldier surprises son at Sampson school ceremony
DUNN — During a special flag ceremony at Plain View Elementary School, first-grader Elijah Torres had his name drawn from a bowl to accept Old Glory from a soldier. A moment later, his dad’s arms […]
Community
Hobbton ES students lead toy, food drive
NEWTON GROVE — For the holiday season, a group of Hobbton Elementary School students are hosting a toy and food to spread holiday cheer. Brent Rivenbark, fifth-grade teacher at the school, is assisting with the […]
Community
Mayor stresses progress in board speech
Following several personal obstacles and winning another election, Mayor Winifred Murphy is looking forward to the next two years. Murphy made her mayoral address during a recent meeting where commissioners took their oaths along with […]
Community
‘Singing Around the Christmas Tree’ set for Tuesday in Harrells
HARRELLS — Holding candles, community members have made an annual tradition of gathering in the heart of town and singing such classics as “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” “Singing Around the Christmas Tree” is scheduled […]
Community
Clement students go ‘Into the Dome’
AUTRYVILLE — Jeremiah Baggett awed as the stars of the night sky surrounded him. Although it was actually daytime, the fifth-grader at Clement Elementary School and his classmates enjoyed sitting inside a dome and traveling […]