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MLK event set to honor King, others
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped plan and participate in a protest march from Selma to Montgomery, a march that became known as Bloody Sunday. The march was 54 miles long and was held to […]
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Students return to Union
As Union Intermediate School students stepped off the bus Thursday morning, they were greeted by clapping teachers before they entered the building. The school was closed for a couple days after a severe Monday storm […]
Religion
There is wisdom in investigation
It seems that the news has been filled for the past three years with stories dealing with one investigation after another. As soon as one investigation fails to provide evidence of wrongdoing, another accusation is […]
Religion
Thank You: little words with big impact
How many times do you say ‘thank you’ during one day? Have you sent any ‘thank you’ notes to people who gave you Christmas presents? Do you assume that others know you are thankful for […]
Local
Crimewatch
(The public reports listed below are provided by the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office, the Clinton Police Department and the N.C. Highway Patrol via the Sheriff’s Office daily jail report.) Arrests/citations • Jan. 13 — Michael […]
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NAACP to host 2020 Census meeting
With a new decade underway, the Sampson County Branch of the NAACP is inviting the public to learn more about the United States’ 2020 Census. It’s scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at First […]
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JSCC experiences a surge of growth
KENANSVILLE — It is an exciting time to be a student at James Sprunt Community College. With the Spring semester in full swing, the college has seen a surge of growth of its student body, […]
Business
Zeng acquires new title
Georgina Zeng, owner and proprietor of ELC Real Estate, Inc. was recently inducted as member of the 2020 Board of Directors of the Cape Fear REALTORS® Association as the President of The Duplin-Sampson Council of […]
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Alert system in Sampson now available
A free alert service that allows individuals to sign up for notifications sent from state and local authorities will ensure that Sampson County residents are not stranded from vital information — and a connection to […]
Business
Lifelink visits Sampson CC
Students at Sampson Community college received visitors from Lifelink Air to hear about what they do and what it takes to go into the life-saving business. Registered nurse, Doug Fryar brought along some experts in […]
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School rental policy reviewed
With a goal to make renting buildings easier and less expensive, leaders from Sampson County Schools are ready to move forward on a revamped policy. During a recent meting, the Sampson County Board of Education […]
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Newton Grove eyes fire tax
NEWTON GROVE — Town leaders are reviewing a request to put fire taxes in the hands of county officials. During a recent meeting, Newton Grove Commissioners went over a proposal from Sampson County Fire District […]