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Bridge work will close portion of A’ville Road
The Department of Transportation is closing a portion of another Sampson County road for bridge work, part of routine maintenance crews are doing throughout the area. Both directions of Autryville Road (SR 1233), 0.3 miles west of Hollandtown Road (SR 1412), will be closed beginning Monday, April 8 and continuing until Friday, April 19 at 5 p.m. But even as crews prepare to shut down a section of one road, two others are opening back up —...
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A Tarheel Challenge cadet helps Continuing Education art student Jerry Carter hang one of the paintings that will be displayed in the annual Sampson Community College Student Art Show, which begins Sunday, April 7 with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Art on parade
This week art students at Sampson Community College have been hard at work getting their paintings, drawings, and photographs ready to be featured in the college’s annual student art show. Both curriculum and continuing education art students will display their artwork in the show which will begin Sunday, April 7 with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. The nearly 145 works of art will remain on the walls of the college’s North and East/Occupation...
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Graphic courtesy of County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Sampson is shown shaded in dark, indicating its place in the bottom fourth of North Carolina counties in health outcomes, according to recently released national study. For the first time since the study's inception in 2010, Sampson's state ranking slipped in both health outcomes and health factors.
County’s overall health slipping, study shows
A national study shows that Sampson County’s rank in the health of North Carolina counties declined in two key categories for 2013, the first time it has slipped in both since the study’s inception. As part of the County Health Rankings study, nearly every county in all 50 states is scrutinized using a variety of measures that affect health and impact the life-span of people in certain communities. Each county received a summary rank for ea...
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Roady Carter won most eggs in the 3-5 group.
Children, parents enjoy city rec egg hunt
Between 50 and 100 children turned out for the Clinton Recreation and Parks annual Easter egg hunt. Over 600 eggs in each age group were spread out throughout the park, and youngsters, squealing with delight, took off in search of them. Prizes were awarded in each age group, including accolades to those who found the lucky egg or could claim to have found the most. Everyone met in the Bellamy Center where the Easter Bunny came and all the...
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Jackson touted Sampson County Schools' TAG Teacher of the Month for February is Jennifer Jackson from Hobbton High School. Other teachers who were also recognized are Sarah Cone from Sampson Early College High School, Najshula Lassitera from Lakewood High School, Nancy Heath from Midway High School, and Joshua Tew from Midway High School. TAG stands for "Teachers' Action for Growth," a new high school teacher recognition program for Sampson County Schools. In the program, teachers are observed and "tagged" when they demonstrate the instructional skills and strategies called for by the new Common Core curriculum. (Courtesy photo)
Jackson touted
Courtesy photo Sampson County Schools’ TAG Teacher of the Month for February is Jennifer Jackson from Hobbton High School. Other teachers who were also recognized are Sarah Cone from Sampson Early College High School, Najshula Lassitera from Lakewood High School, Nancy Heath from Midway High School, and Joshua Tew from Midway High School. TAG stands for “Teachers’ Action for Growth,” a new high school teacher recognition program for Sampson...
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The Clinton City Board of Education looked over the complete facilities study as Dr. Jim Watson and architect Randy Baker of Pinnacle Architecture highlighted some of their recommended improvements. Special attention was given to school security. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
School security measures outlined in city facility needs study
The Clinton City Board of Education learned about the state of the city schools’ facilities from Dr. Jim Watson with Pinnacle Architecture during its board meeting earlier this week. Watson, along with architect Randy Baker, shared with the board the findings of their facility study which they have been working on since December. “There are several pieces and parts,” noted Watson of the extensive study, adding that previous studies done, ...
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First glimpse of city’s new brand could come in April
The city of Clinton could soon get a new brand, part of a larger effort to market a revamped community and position it for the future. City staff is currently putting together a specific proposal for the branding of the City of Clinton and could present it as early as April, city officials said. Branding has been an issue discussed publicly since the beginning of the year, and amongst a key group in recent weeks. Last month, a presentatio...
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Paul Anthony Worthy Jr.
Fake ID leads to drug arrest
An attempt to keep his real identity hidden from law enforcement officers has landed a 25-year-old Pittsboro man behind bars in Sampson County, now charged with a string of drug offenses. Paul Antony Worthy Jr., of 3475 Old Graham Road, was stopped as he traveled east along I-40, near mile marker 355, for a routine traffic violation, but what started out as a normal investigation soon turned into a probable cause search initiated after Samp...
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Sampson County Board of Education member Dewain Sinclair gives daughter Kaylan a congratulatory peck on the check as he presents her with the Spotlight Award, touting her achievement as a distinguished finalist in the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Award Program. (Sherry Matthews/Sampson Independent)
A voice for others
Kaylan Sinclair, a sophomore at Hobbton High School, was recognized by the Sampson County Board of Education Monday night for being named a distinguished finalist in the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Award Program. Sinclair was nominated for the award by Hobbton High School principal Dr. Wesley Johnson because of her volunteer work and community involvement. “I have raised over $11,000 for Charlie’s Door and the Heart of Christmas S...
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Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent Sampson County Public Works director Lee Cannady talks to the Sampson County Board of Commissioners and county managerial staff about the possibilities the county's well system could bring.
County water system brings with it wellspring of options
Now that the go-ahead has been given for permanent well construction for Sampson-based water, the county will have plenty of options on the table moving forward — that includes growing a system toward new residential users, as well as out toward revenue opportunities at Interstate 40. Last week, the Sampson County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.6 million bid — $1.3 million estimated construction costs with contingencies — as part of t...
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A mobile home on Quail Run Lane is the suspected site of an active meth lab. Agents remained on scene late Tuesday and a Hazmat team had been called in to render it safe. (Courtesy photo)
Suspected meth lab found at Quail Run
Investigators remained at a Quail Run Lane residence late Tuesday afternoon, the scene of a possible meth lab, and at least three suspects are being detained, believed to be connected to the crime. No arrests had been made at press time, but officers with the Sampson County Special Investigation Division are anticipating leveling charges later in connection with the probe, launched after an investigation led agents to suspected criminal act...
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Union Grove holding Easter gospel program Sunday
A big Easter gospel program will be held at the Union Grove Church of Christ, Lisbon Street, Clinton, Sunday, March 31, beginning at 5 pm. Appearing on the program will be special guests Mary Brown and the Gospel Singers of Windsor, Snap and New Vision of Greenville, Billy Ray and the Gospelaires of Clinton, Brothers for Christ of Clinton, North Carolina OC of Eastern, the Gospel Singers of Kinston, the Little Faith Robinson of Clinton, The C...
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Butler talent winners On Friday, March 15, Butler Avenue Elementary School held its annual talent show. Money raised will go towards technology. Above, principal Vanessa Brown congratules the winners. They are: first place, Melina Matthews; second place Celeste Castrejon Rodriguez; and third place Atirra Mciver. (Courtesy photo)
Butler talent winners
Courtesy photo On Friday, March 15, Butler Avenue Elementary School held its annual talent show. Money raised will go towards technology. Above, principal Vanessa Brown congratules the winners. They are: first place, Melina Matthews; second place Celeste Castrejon Rodriguez; and third place Atirra Mciver.
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As part of Midway High's Prom Promise program, actors portrayed all of the people that would be involved in a car accident, including everyone from the victim's mother to the person at fault. Here, police officers arrest the drunk driver who caused the mock accident. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Eye-opener
Prom is right around the corner for many Sampson County students. Anticipation surrounding the quintessential high school event has been building everyday, but Midway High School went to great lengths Tuesday to make sure that its students know that those feelings of excitement and happiness can change in a matter of seconds, just as quick as a car accident can happen, altering lives forever. Local law enforcement visited the school, which ...
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McLamb
Family: McLamb improving
Listed in serious condition just a week ago, Sampson County commissioner Jarvis McLamb has been upgraded to good condition at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh and his family is encouraged by his progress following a stroke earlier this month. McLamb suffered a stroke on March 15 and has been receiving treatment at WakeMed ever since. There is no timetable for his release, but wife Joyce McLamb said her husband’s condition is improving every day....
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Crimewatch
Arrests/Citations 3/21 - Cody Lee Wiley, 16, 500 S. West St., Roseboro, failure to appear on charges of no operator’s license and failing to display registration plate. Bond $1,000; court date April 12. 3/22 - Jeffrey Lee Spell, 42, 192 Bud Spell Lane, Roseboro, child support. Bond $1,000. 3/23 - Patricia Ann Moore, 48, 707 N. Pineview St., Goldsboro, failure to appear on charge of shoplifting. Bond $300; court date April 16. 3/23 -...
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Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent An earnest effort to remove nuisance vehicles throughout the city of Clinton will begin April 1. The City Council voted earlier this month to amend the City Code to give more teeth to enforcement of the city's nuisance vehicle ordinance.
No April Fool’s joke — city will remove nuisance vehicles starting next week
Beginning next week, Clinton police officers and members of the city planning staff will kick off a scavenger hunt of their own, as a push to remove nuisance and unsafe vehicles from city streets and yards commences. This coming Monday, April 1, the Clinton Police Department will begin driving through neighborhoods in search of vehicles that could be considered a health or safety hazard. The City Council gave its unanimous approval at the b...
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Union has ‘perfect’ drill team season
Union High School’s Army JROTC Drill Team finished a perfect drill season on March 16 at Over Hills High School. The Union team competed in seven drill competitions this school year and won at least one event at each competition, including Scotland High School; Southern Lee High School; Triton High School; South View High School; North Brunswick High School; Lee County Senior High School, and Over Hills High School. The UHS Drill Team won...
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HCA recognizes its Terrific Kids On Friday, March 22, the Harrells Christian Academy lower school Terrific Kids for the third nine weeks were recognized during HCA's weekly chapel service. Those students are front row: Rebekah Bryan, Logan Dixon, Case Barber, Amber Jones; and back row: Gracy Peterson, Nicole Dixon, Taylor Batson, Hannah Cole and Ripley Wilson. (Courtesy photo)
HCA recognizes Terrific Kids
On Friday, March 22, the Harrells Christian Academy lower school Terrific Kids for the third nine weeks were recognized during HCA’s weekly chapel service. Those students are front row: Rebekah Bryan, Logan Dixon, Case Barber, Amber Jones; and back row: Gracy Peterson, Nicole Dixon, Taylor Batson, Hannah Cole and Ripley Wilson.
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March Madness at Social Security
It’s that time of year! Basketball fans are geared up for March Madness — a time when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. While basketball fans are excited about March Madness, Social Security already has a winning “final four” of online services to cheer about: our new my Social Security service, the Retirement Estimator, online Benefit Application, and online Extra Help application! Let’s take a look...
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