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Vaccinating Sampson’s vulnerable
Inside his car, Ammie Gordon Jacobs patiently waited in line for a couple of hours to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
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‘A new gym’ coming to Union
At Union Intermediate School, Tanya Robinson-Freeman enjoys making sure students stay active and learn healthy habits in and out of classrooms.
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The Bible — in his own words
Joseph McNeill, a member of Holly Grove Holiness Church, hand wrote the entire King James’ version of the Bible, a process he said brought him closer to the Lord.
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DOT projects slated across Sampson
The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently awarded contracts to two companies which will improve about 40 miles of roads for residents and motorists traveling through Sampson County.
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County students returning to classrooms Monday
After starting the new year learning from home due to COVID-19, students from Sampson County Schools are returning to classrooms this Monday, Jan. 11.
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Hardison takes reins at Extension
With a goal to help keep Sampson County a leader in agriculture, Brad Hardison is leading Cooperative Extension into the new year.
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Crowds expected for vaccine
As COVID-19 cases reach yet another high mark, with 10,000 new cases reported on consecutive days across the state and Sampson on Friday reporting its highest single-day total with 172, state and local officials have renewed pleas for public vigilance while vaccines roll out for the elderly population.
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Riots overtake U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON — Congressman David Rouzer joined more than 30 of his Republican colleagues Wednesday and issued a statement challenging President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory before a riot interrupted the process.
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Gilmore sworn in as judge
In front of family, lawyer Robert Gilmore placed a hand on the Bible and raised the other while wearing a suit. After taking an oath, he will now walk into the district court in his judge’s robe.
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Vaccinations slated for elderly in Sampson
A mass vaccination event is scheduled next week for the elderly population in Sampson County, even as the governor has announced that he has mobilized National Guard personnel to provide assistance to local health workers.
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Autryville starts water rescue
AUTRYVILLE — As hurricanes and flooding continue to be inevitable for Sampson County, Chief Andrew Hawkins and fellow firefighters are now prepared to save lives during the aftermath.
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Church hosts ongoing COVID testing
The Rev. Thaddeus Godwin and members of Lisbon Street Missionary Baptist Church are looking forward to doing their part in the ongoing fight against COVID-19.