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‘Fame’ casts continue rehearsals
The cast of “Fame” the musical has many members from our local high schools. Most of the cast has performed on our big stage before but there is a handful that are facing live audiences […]
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A caring donation
Each year, the congregation of Long Branch Baptist church brings bears and stuffed animals to be distributed to Sampson and Cumberland county law enforcement agencies and children’s cancer unit at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. […]
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NCHP, Extension stress road safety
The Sampson County Cooperative Extension and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol are working together to educate youths on the dangers of being distracted on the road. The Distracted Driving Course is scheduled for 6 […]
Community
SCS officials consider calendar change
The Sampson County Schools Board of Education is ready to approve a calendar for next school year, which includes a semester ending in December for high school students. It was presented by Dr. Wendy Cabral, […]
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Donatelli, Arts Council honored
Kara Donatelli and the Sampson Arts Council Board have been honored as the 2017 Clinton Main Street Champions for their contributions in making downtown and surrounding area a more beautiful place. Donatelli, executive director of […]
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School board names interim superintendent
The Clinton City Board of Education has named an interim superintendent to fill the position left vacant by the retirement of Dr. Stuart Blount. In a special-called meeting Tuesday afternoon, the board named Dr. Stewart […]
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Two arrested in Roseboro stop
Two people have been arrested on drug charges following a routine stop in Roseboro, Sampson County Sheriff’s authorities said. At approximately 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, deputies patrolling Roseboro conducted a traffic stop on a 2002 Jeep […]
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PD: Clinton business ‘chop shop’
The owner of a Clinton automotive business has been arrested for allegedly operating a chop shop, Clinton Police officials said. Stolen cars and drugs were found at two different locations he operates. Authorities in Sampson […]
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Bentonville seeks volunteers for Park Day
FOUR OAKS — On Saturday, April 7, history buffs, community leaders and preservationists will aid in the maintenance and restoration of numerous sites as part of Park Day, the Civil War Trust’s annual hands-on preservation […]
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Balloon sale, release event set for Rayner
The town of Garland is holding an Easter extravaganza on April 2 and, in conjunction with the event, a balloon release will take place in honor of Autism Awareness Day to benefit a special young […]
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Offering a helping hand
Many students enter Sampson Community College hoping to learn skills that can lead to future employment. Some courses are designed to specifically help those already employed to gain further skills to advance their career. SCC […]
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CHS duo to attend Governor’s School
This summer, when nearly 700 students converge on college campuses across the state, two students from Clinton High School will be part of the elite group who will be exploring cutting-edge ideas and concepts in […]