Kerr Elementary students Laura Guevara, Edwin Ramos, Aquino, Breanna Smith, James Williams, and Jacob Brewington look at the globe.
Kerr Elementary students Laura Guevara, Edwin Ramos, Aquino, Breanna Smith, James Williams, and Jacob Brewington look at the globe.
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Kerr takes learning around the globe
04:00 AM, Monday, May 20
On May 2, Kerr Elementary School was transformed into a world of different cultures. In an effort to create cultural and diversity awareness, Kerr School teachers and students researched countries from around the world. Students were immersed i...

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Stylist Rose Soto prepares to snip off one section of Rosemary Hunter's hair. Hunter, who turned 66 Wednesday, decided she would offer her hair to Locks of Love, a way, she said, of giving back. (Sherry Matthews/Sampson Independent)
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Jackson crowned Katie Jackson was crowned 'Overall Majestic N.C. Pickle Princess' Saturday, April 20 in Mt. Olive. She also won the Best Dress, Best Model, Most Beautiful and Talent awards. Katie is the 17-year-old daughter of Jerry and Linda Jackson and is a junior at Clinton High School. (Courtesy photo)
Jackson crowned
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