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The Crumpler connection
As a native of England, Garth Matthews always had a passion to learn about Crumplers in America. With the assistance of local historians, his search brought him to Sampson County. He traveled across the pond […]
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CommWell’s $3M revamp ongoing
NEWTON GROVE — At CommWell Health’s main campus, CEO Pam Tripp said it’s hard to squeeze in another cubical office inside the building. “We’ve outgrown our space, but that’s a good problem,” she said with […]
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CCS board member Blount announces resignation
After little more than a year on the Clinton City Schools (CCS) Board of Education, Dr. Stuart Blount has announced his intention to resign. “I have just turned in my resignation letter (from school board) […]
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Sampson Health Department earns accreditation
The Sampson County Health Department is one of 12 agencies across the state to recently earn reaccreditation status with honorable distinction. According to Wanda Robinson, director, county health departments in North Carolina must go through […]
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Hobbton sets up new playground
NEWTON GROVE — With shovels and construction tools, community members placed metal poles in the earth to hold up swings, slides and fun ladders to put smiles on children’s faces. Hobbton Elementary School’s Parent-Teacher Organization […]
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Alive After Five teams with nonprofits
Alive After Five attendees will have the opportunity to not only enjoy an evening of live entertainment and music, but also take part in the efforts to help those in need across Sampson County. In […]
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Greek Unity Day set for June 22 at Newkirk Park
In the spirit of fellowship, Sampson County’s first Greek Unity Day is coming to Newkirk Park. The free event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Newkirk Park, 503 Ferrell […]
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Two charged after cocaine, ‘molly’ seized on I-40
Two people were arrested in a traffic stop on Interstate 40 after being found in possession of powder and crack cocaine, heroin and MDMA, authorities said Thursday. On Wednesday, the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal […]
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Garland board dealing with another vacancy
GARLAND — Following the resignation of Austin Brown, Mayor Winifred Murphy and the Garland Board of Commissioners are looking to fill the void. During a special meeting Tuesday, the vacancy was placed on the agenda, […]
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Rhodes joins Extension
As a strong supporter of agriculture, Hunter Rhodes is ready to spend a lot of time in fields throughout Sampson County. He recently became an agriculture-fields crops agent with Sampson County Cooperative Extension and is […]
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City drops lawsuit against DOT
Just hours after Clinton Mayor Lew Starling called for a lawsuit against the state, information previously asked for was provided to the council. At the May Council meeting, Starling advised legal counsel to begin proceedings […]
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Sampson joins lawsuit seeking opioid recovery
Sampson County is joining a national legal fight against opioid manufacturers and distributors, in light of a crisis officials said is having an “extended and far-reaching impact” on the county and must be abated. The […]