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Chris Coleman and Doug Burns from SGA Architecture were in attendance as well as Keith Greenwood and Jimmy Dillahunt. They have been working on various aspects of the rehab of the old Sampson High School facility.
Emily M. Williams | Sampson Independent

Move afoot to save old Sampson High

August 4, 2021 gpsAdmin2 0

CLINTON — A building in Clinton, beloved by residents but slated to start the path to demolition, is potentially seeing a comeback through efforts of the Sampson High School Alumni Association.

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Small papers are pinned to the cross at Atrium Florist & Gifts in Clinton as an opportunity to pray and be in prayer for others in need.
Emily M. Williams | Sampson Independent

Promise in prayer

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CLINTON — Prayer changes things.

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Authorities confirm body found was Wiggins

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Local law enforcement authorities have confirmed that the body of a female found Monday on Boykin Bridge Road was Kiara Wiggins, the 39-year-old Roseboro woman who has been missing since June 9.

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The Garland Shirt Company building was purchased in June by Cayenne Acquisitions Group, LLC and is set to be reopened by Garland Apparel Group LLC within the next month.

Rebirth for Garland weeks away

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The cut-and-sew facility that once housed Brooks Brothers is set to reopen in late August or early September, when Garland Apparel Group LLC officially starts a new chapter for its namesake town. This week, the Garland-based endeavor received a little help from the county.

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Hunt’s take on mental health

August 4, 2021 gpsAdmin2 0

Here’s a riddle: what is a major public issue that, despite its urgency, is so uniquely close to us that we miss it every single day — an issue that’s so close to us as individuals that it’s actually invisible?

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Family: Body found was Kiara Wiggins

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A body found Monday off Boykin Bridge Road was Kiara Wiggins, the Roseboro woman who has been missing for nearly two months, her family members said Tuesday.

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Shopping will be set up in the old school.
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Sweet surprise set to return

August 3, 2021 gpsAdmin2 0

ROSEBORO — The long anticipated McDaniel Crossroads favorite has been slated to make a comeback this year — the Old School Sorghum Festival.

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Head-on wreck claims Clinton man, injures two others

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A two-vehicle, head-on collision early Monday morning in northern Sampson County killed a Clinton man and injured two others, according to reports from the N.C. Highway Patrol in Sampson County.

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A prayer is offered by Todd Marshall following the march.
Emily M. Williams | Sampson Independent

League protests over concerns

August 1, 2021 gpsAdmin2 0

GARLAND — A recent decision by the Garland town board to temporarily close the Garland softball field drew in a group of parents, kids and concerned citizens in a peaceful protest and march through the town Thursday night.

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Micajah Autry Society member Kathleen Squibb speaks to Autryville leaders.
Michael B. Hardison | Sampson Independent

Autryville aims to revive community events

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AUTRYVILLE — Since the pandemic, many annual public gatherings have been put on hiatus. Despite the challenges, members of the Micajah Autry Historical Society are trying to help bring some of those old traditional festivities back to their community.

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Charlotte Murphy shares a personal moment with the students.
Emily M. Williams | Sampson Independent

UPLIFT-ing lessons

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CLINTON — This summer, little faces have been upturned and focused on the good as part of the summer 2021 UPLIFT program with Project Outreach.

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School board: Masks optional

July 29, 2021 gpsAdmin2 0

CLINTON — The Sampson County Board of Education has voted to make masks optional in the classroom — citing that parents ought to have a choice in the matter.

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