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With many years of experience a principal and educator, Kevin Hunter is driven by doing what’s best for students. “As long as you let the students be the focus, you’re going to do the right […]

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper recently appointed Christopher J. Welch to sit on the bench for District 4, which consists of Sampson, Duplin, Jones and Onslow counties. The Jacksonville-based lawyer was selected to fill a […]

TURKEY — As blight complaints continue to be handled, town leaders are pushing for a neighborly approach toward the issue. During a Tuesday meeting, commissioners approved a new process for residents who are violating ordinance […]

After hosting a fundraiser to help two agents recover from an explosion, Andi Creech, the 2019 Miss Spivey’s Corner’s Outstanding Teen, was pleased with the success. The event, held Tuesday night at Hwy 55 Burgers […]

Members of the Hobbton High School are thrilled to represent the Tar Heel State for the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Now, they’re currently raising funds for the 2020 journey. The HHS Band […]

For the 2019-2020 academic period, Sampson County Schools welcomed new teachers who will see students enter their classrooms soon. A three-day orientation for 30 beginning teachers was recently held at the district’s central office. Like […]

At L.C. Kerr School, youths enjoyed stretching their imaginations with plenty of hands-on activities. The school recently hosted Camp Invention, which served rising kindergarten through sixth-grade students from Clinton City Schools. For the 2019 program […]

SALEMBURG — Leaders and cadets from Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy recently received a special visit from Dereck J. Hogan, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova. During his visit to the state, Hogan’s purpose was to […]