Education
Union’s Top Chefs dazzle
ROSE HILL — Senior Joseph Beatty, along with is classmates at Union High School, made tasty steamed broccoli, seasoned with garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. In the next room, the aroma of Korean style […]
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Community
Turkey makes progress with railroad
TURKEY — Town officials are making headway with railroad officials and related blight matters. During a recent commissioner’s meeting, Mayor Donald Myers spoke about improvements regarding the railroad, which is operated by CSX Transportation. In […]
Community
Science night coming to Midway Elementary
Midway Elementary School is preparing for a special night filled with hands-on activities related to science. Duke Energy Science Night is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 23, at the school’s gymnasium, 15375 Spivey’s Corner […]
Community
Going beyond the classroom
SALEMBURG — With hopes of watching butterflies flap their wings in a few months, April Hayes enjoyed watching students dig into the ground. Soon, the colorful flowers will bring a lot of flying travelers to […]
Crime
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 • April 17 — Sarah […]
Local
SRMC lifts restrictions
Temporary visitation restrictions imposed in January due to the flu have been lifted at Sampson Regional Medical Center. The restrictions were put in place 12 weeks ago due to widespread influenza activity reported throughout North […]
Community
Garland officials debate closed center
GARLAND — Town leaders are continuing steps to officially close the town’s community center. During a recent meeting, the Board of Commissioners discussed the former Head Start building, which came with a disagreement about its […]
Community
Students host wax museum
NEWTON GROVE — With a wrestling championship belt on his shoulder, Brandon Robinson stood still until his hand was tapped. After the mock button was activated, a group of students and parents learned about Ric […]
Local
Sixteen years after infamous jailbreak, escapee brought back to Sampson
One of four men who escaped from the old Sampson County Jail in downtown Clinton 16 years ago was extradited back to Clinton this week to finally face charges in the jailbreak that shook up […]
Community
Hobbton Beta Club headed to nationals
NEWTON GROVE — Hobbton High School’s Beta Club is ready to make history when they travel to Savannah, Ga., in the summer. For the first time, members of the school’s Beta Club will participate in […]
Community
All-County Band headed to Raleigh
The top student musicians throughout Sampson County are looking forward to an experience for the rest of their lives. Sampson All-County Band’s “Memories at Meymandi” is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the […]
Community
Clement students ‘Play 60’
AUTRYVILLE — With a football in her hand, Macy Nunnery received encouragement and cheers as she jumped over training hurdles. “I loved kicking the ball too,” Macy said. She was one of many students who […]