As Union Intermediate School students stepped off the bus Thursday morning, they were greeted by clapping teachers before they entered the building. The school was closed for a couple days after a severe Monday storm […]
With a new decade underway, the Sampson County Branch of the NAACP is inviting the public to learn more about the United States’ 2020 Census. It’s scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at First […]
A free alert service that allows individuals to sign up for notifications sent from state and local authorities will ensure that Sampson County residents are not stranded from vital information — and a connection to […]
With a goal to make renting buildings easier and less expensive, leaders from Sampson County Schools are ready to move forward on a revamped policy. During a recent meting, the Sampson County Board of Education […]
NEWTON GROVE — Town leaders are reviewing a request to put fire taxes in the hands of county officials. During a recent meeting, Newton Grove Commissioners went over a proposal from Sampson County Fire District […]
NEWTON GROVE — With ties to the Newton Grove community, Graig Warren is looking forward to spending several years as a commissioner. He was unanimously selected to fill a vacancy on the board during a […]
Leaders from Sampson County Schools are continuing to work through the aftermath of storm damage at Union Intermediate School. The incident occurred Monday afternoon after hazardous weather conditions collapsed a roof over the stage area […]
As an artist, Medrith Nuttle loves using acrylic paint to put masterpieces on canvases inside her studio or outside with Mother Nature. During a recent reception hosted by the Sampson Arts Council, Nuttle showed everyone […]
A Faison-area teenager has been charged with rape offenses following a Sampson County Sheriff’s Office investigation. Bryan Cortez, 18, of 860 Giddensville Road, Faison, has been charged with statutory rape of a child under 15 […]
A partial roof collapse amid strong storm winds sent three students to the hospital Monday afternoon. Around 2 p.m., Sampson County emergency officials responded to the roof collapse at the Union Intermediate School, located at […]
A local man has been charged in the shooting death of a 29-year-old woman found shot to death in her home late last week. Information on the case was released on Monday. According to reports, […]
During a historic night for Sampson Partners, Johnny Pridgen proudly talked about his father’s work which began man years ago in a soup kitchen. Nearby, Paul Viser unveiled a portrait of his parents the Rev. […]
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