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Dunkin’ opening next week
The wait is nearly over, as a duo of popular brand names are set to open next week under the same roof of a revamped Clinton location. With anticipation building over the summer for late […]
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Agriculture
Independent, advertisers support NC Farm Families
Sherry Matthews, publisher of The Sampson Independent, presents an $800 check to NC Farm Families director Chad Herring, funds that represent a portion of proceeds from the July 24th special We Stand With Our Farmers […]
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 • Aug. 1 — Barbara […]
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 • July 26 — Derrick […]
Business
A step back in time
Walking through of the doors of 206 E. Main St., Clinton, takes one back to a time when life was simpler and the biggest worry of the week was getting a clean shave, fresh haircut […]
Business
Garland’s new business
Garland Tire & Auto is one of Garland’s newest businesses. Located on U.S. 701, Garland Tire & Auto opened in March. They are a full service gas and diesel garage offering complete A/C repair and […]
Features
Up, up and away
HARRELLS — When Jimmy Johnson tells about his half century as an active private airplane pilot, his tale in many ways parallels advances in aviation. And, being possessed of an excellent ability to recall details, […]
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Community leaders raise funds for MDA
Dickie Smith didn’t mind spending another day behind bars after being picked up by authorities at his job. “The folks at the bank were hoping that I would get put in handcuffs by an actual […]
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Roseboro celebrates Community Day
ROSEBORO — For Tonya Royal, visiting Charles E. Perry School every summer is always a special moment. Outside of the historical building, music played Saturday and food sizzled on grills as community members enjoyed games, […]
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The Point celebrates grand opening
The Point Fitness Center, 24/7 gym facility in Roseboro, celebrated its grand opening Saturday with a ribbon cutting. Owner Percy Owens and Manager Gilbert Owens purchased the property in the spring. During the event, they […]
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Building with care
Outside of the U Care building, sawdust blew in the wind as J.D. Walston cut a piece of wood to get the perfect measurement. Throughout the week, Walston and other workers made upgrades to the […]
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Garland sets new meeting time
GARLAND — With Attorney Alan Maynard sitting at the table, commissioners now have the help they need for legal matters and to accommodate his schedule, their meeting date changed. Prior to a recent recessed session, […]