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Pot, cash seized
A traffic stop in Sampson County led to the arrest of two Clinton men and the seizure of approximately 30 pounds of marijuana and $4,000 in cash.
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Details squared away for cookoff, downtown fair
The 39th annual Square Fair – Clinton’s annual street festival and barbecue cook-off – will take place in downtown Clinton on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will take place in the Sampson County Courthouse Square, in the City Market parking lot, and along Lisbon…
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Eight young ladies will compete for Lakewood High School Homecoming Queen 2026. The homecoming game will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the James E. Lewis Football Stadium. Pictured, from left, are, members of the Homecoming Court: Knyla Rivera, Tayler Fye, Savannah Melvin, McKala Sallie, Cali Beatty,…
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Coharie bring Sorghum Festival back
The Sorghum Festival is returning to Sampson County on Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the Coharie Pow Wow grounds, located behind the Coharie Tribal Center. Parking and admission will be free.
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A call for food goes out
Backpack Buddies has lost its supplier in the Lakewood District, and is in danger of running out of food, according to Lakewood High Backpack Buddies Coordinator Heather Tew. And she is hoping those within the community might lend a hand.
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City schools see enrollment bump from August to September
Student enrollment for Clinton City Schools didn’t drop as much as education officials once thought, and superintendent Dr. Wesley Johnson offered a newer report to members of the Clinton City Board of Education last week, showing members the system was actually down 32 youngsters versus the 100 first thought.
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Supporting classrooms in Kenya
Local Sampson County resident Dr. Jacqueline Howard recently went on a mission trip to Mombasa in Kenya back in August to help distribute clothing, personal hygiene products, shoes, and essential educational supplies directly to students facing severe economic hardship.
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King says detectors a good safety steps for schools
Sampson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jamie King met with middle and high school principals this past Thursday to discuss updates on the new weapon scanners that have been implemented in the schools for the first time, with the reviews overall positive.
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Clinton High educators recently announce the school’s homecoming court for 2026. They are, front row, from left: Samiya Edwards, Jenna Jackson, Rubi Davilla, Amayah Raynor, Julianna Robinson, Phoenix Everett, Zoe Morrisey, Ji’Asia Smith, KiMora Usher, and D’Asia Coxum; and back: Carlos Cabezudo-Romero, Tyler Hall, Cooper Avery, D’Angelo Smith Santiago, Luke…
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Salemburg awarded for software upgrade
The town of Salemburg was awarded for being the 31st town to shift from using Black Mountain Software as part of the Municipal Accounting Services Program. The award was presented during Thursday night’s board meeting.
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Gilmore tapped for Superior Court seat
Current District Court Judge Robert Gilmore has been elevated to a Superior Court judgeship. Gov. Josh Stein made the announcement late Monday afternoon, tapping Gilmore and two others to new seats.
