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C.J. Burford enters Newton Grove, riding his bike around the traffic circle. He reached Newton Grove this past Thursday on day 10 of his 360 mile journey. He is biking across the state to raise money for Samaritan's Purse Children's Heart Project. (Lauren Williams/Sampson Independent)
Biking for others
Eight-year-old C.J. Burford of Walkerton loves to ride his bike, but biking is not just a pastime for him. Instead, biking is something he does with a purpose — for the glory of God and to help others in need. For over a week now, Burford has been pedaling across the state in an effort to raise money — and awareness — for Samaritan’s Purse which describes itself as “a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual ...
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Health Dept. offering new OB Care Management Program
The Sampson County Health Department is pleased to announce a new program, Pregnancy Care Management Services - PCM. The program was developed by the North Carolina Division of Public Health and the North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance. It is designed to assist pregnant women with Medicaid who have high risk factors to achieve a healthier pregnancy. The Pregnancy Care Management Program is a new form of the Maternal Care Coordination...
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Ribbon cut at Southeastern Rail Southeastern Rail Services, LLC, a new business within Sampson County and a new member of the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, May 22. Southeastern Rail Services provides rail service to industry partners throughout the County at their location of 100 Fontana St. in Clinton. As a contract operator of Clinton Terminal Railroad, Southeastern Rail Service looks forward to assisting Sampson County with the economic infrastructure of rail service to help serve the existing and future industries. For more information about Southeastern Rail Services, LLC contact Hugh Cain at 757-285-4973. For more information about the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce, visit www.clintonsampsonchamber.org or call 910-592-6177. (Courtesy photo)
Ribbon cut at Southeaster Rail
Courtesy photo Southeastern Rail Services, LLC, a new business within Sampson County and a new member of the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, May 22. Southeastern Rail Services provides rail service to industry partners throughout the County at their location of 100 Fontana St. in Clinton. As a contract operator of Clinton Terminal Railroad, Southeastern Rail Service looks forward to assisting Sa...
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Laws of motion Third grade students in Mrs. Starling's class recently completed a roller coaster project. Students were to design and create roller coasters that could be used to demonstrate Newton's three laws of motion, the effects of force on an object, and how energy transfers from one ojbect to another. The challenge was for students to design a roller coaster that included a high starting point, a twist, loop, or turn, and a safe stopping point. Upon completion, students had to place a marble on the coaster, and it must travel the length of the coaster twice without falling off. Students also gave an oral presenation that demonstrated their understanding of Newton's principles and how they could be demonstrated in the roller coasters. (Courtesy photo)
Laws of motion
Courtesy photos Third grade students in Mrs. Starling’s class recently completed a roller coaster project. Students were to design and create roller coasters that could be used to demonstrate Newton’s three laws of motion, the effects of force on an object, and how energy transfers from one ojbect to another. The challenge was for students to design a roller coaster that included a high starting point, a twist, loop, or turn, and a safe sto...
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Bob Kornegay
Sprunt holds graduation ceremonies
KENANSVILLE – One hundred and forty three graduates walked across the stage during James Sprunt Community College’s 2013 commencement exercises held Thursday, May 9, in the Duplin County Events Center in Kenansville. They were among a total of 296 graduates receiving 391 degrees, diplomas, and certificates, including 15 Duplin Early College High School students. Commencement speaker Robert Byrd Kornegay brought words of motivation and inspi...
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Crimewatch
Arrests 5/22 - Demond Terrell Newkirk, 38, 234 Byrd Yancey Bass Road, Clinton, larceny, possession of stolen property. Bond $25,000; court date May 27. 5/22 - India Carter, 38, 96 Lorraine St., Clinton, communicating threats. No bond set; court date June 10. 5/22 - Delbert W. Long, 41, 714 Needmore Road, Turkey, child support. Bond $15,000; court date May 30. 5’22 - Omar Ashley, 17, 13 Friendship Lane, Clinton, assault and communica...
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Dan Grubb
SCC welcomes familiar face to serve in PR role
His name is familiar to some in Sampson County already from previous work he did for Sampson Community College in the late 1990’s. A multimedia and public relations professional, Dan Grubb served as the first-ever Public Information Officer for SCC when he arrived on campus in 1996. During his first four years at the college Grubb created SCC’s first TV studio, the TV station SCC-TV and the college’s first website. A lot has changed in medi...
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Edward Faircloth on his last day in Afghanistan with Brigadier General Dawlat Waziri, the spokesman for the Afghan National Army and the man to whom he dedicated his book. (Courtesy photo)
Clinton native brings ‘incredible world’ of Afghanistan to life in digital book
Clinton native Edward Faircloth is one of those people who believes that a photo is worth a thousand words. After recently completing a 23-month deployment to Afghanistan, Faircloth has published a digital book of photos that he took during his time there, hoping that through his photos people may receive a new message about Afghanistan and come to see the county and its people in a new light. It all began in 2010 when Faircloth, with years...
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Bob Etheridge rallies a crowd as he talks about the need to support public education. (Courtesy photo)
Etheridge on road again with education barnstorm
WILMINGTON — Flanked by signs with slogans like “Public Schools Matter” and “Protect the Classroom” former Congressman and State Superintendent Bob Etheridge is back where he’s most comfortable, on the campaign trail. But this time the cause isn’t reelection, but fighting to protect what he and others have accomplished over years in public life. “Our state lawmakers have forgotten our historic commitment to public education. They’ve forgott...
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The Clinton City Council, during a budget work session earlier this week, agreed to reduce a proposed increase in cemetery plot fees for Sandhill and Springvale for 2013-14. Originally proposed to go from $300 to $600 for residents and $600 to $1,200 for non-residents, Council agreed to split the difference. The rates would go into effect as part of the budget, not set for adoption until next month. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
Council opts to lower planned cemetery plot fee increase
City Council agreed to split a proposed doubling of cemetery plot fees for 2013-14, instead bumping them to $450 from the current $300 as part of the draft budget, which managerial staff still deemed a positive step toward ensuring the city would not go into the hole when it comes time to buy more land. The plot fees, previously $150 for Sandhill Cemetery and $165 for Springvale Cemetery for residents, increased to $300 in the current 2012-...
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Thomas Jeferson (Chadwick Lewis), right is appalled by greedy businessman Bob McGuffin, portrayed by G.Wayne Melvin, who is seeking political office, one of the many comic scenes in the latest SCT performance, 'Lost on the Fourth of July.' This is the final weekend of the show. Performance dates are tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. (Tom Wilbur/SCT)
Talent abounds in upcoming ‘Oz’
There is some awesome talent in “The Wizard Of Oz” that director Susan Bristow has gathered for the next production at the Sampson Community Theatre. In addition to a solid core of children, separated into groups such as The Lullaby League, the Lollipop Guild, the Calypso Kids, the Emerald City Chorus and the Oz Rocketts, just to name a few, there is a group of seasoned veterans to present the main story line of the extravaganza which will op...
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Commissioners Denise Toler and Matthew Register speak during the town's recent regular meeting, at which the board approved several months of minutes, along with signing off on destroying a newly-received credit card. Those actions were taken in response to a letter this month from the Local Government Commission. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
Concerns raised over Garland’s untimely record keeping
GARLAND — A comprehensive water meter replacement program expected to be the first such system overhaul in town in close to 60 years may be delayed due to a recent letter from the Local Government Commission. Town clerk Jennifer Gray alluded to the letter, and the possible delay of the project, during a recent meeting of the Garland Board of Commissioners. The letter, dated May 1, raises concerns of untimely record-keeping and the issuance ...
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Monty Strickland
Sampson’s high schools getting new principals
Sampson County Schools is regrouping for the 2013-14 school year with superintendent Dr. Ethan Lenker recommending several changes in leadership, a move that will see all the system’s high schools with new principals. The retirement of Midway High School principal Stuart Daughtery, who is leaving at the end of this school year with 18 total years of principal experience under his belt, has been a important factor in the major shuffle. His...
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Sampson County Sheriff Jimmy Thornton, center, flanked by U.S. Marshal Scott J. Parker, left, and deputy U.S. Marshal Brandon Taylor, talk about the success of Operation Southern Watch, a joint effort to ensure compliance among the county's 113 registered sex offenders. (Sherry Matthews/Sampson Independent)
Multi-agency venture sends message to county sex offenders
Registered sex offenders in Sampson County got a resounding wake-up call this week courtesy of a joint law enforcement operation that roused many from their bed, left a handful facing charges and sent a serious message to all — stay in compliance or else. During a press conference Thursday morning, Sampson County Sheriff Jimmy Thornton reiterated that message as he, representatives from the U.S. Marshals Service and the N.C. Dept. of Public...
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Aaron Jackson, fundraising committee chairman for the Spivey's Corner Volunteer Fire Department, explains to the Sampson County Convention and Visitors Bureau this week the changes coming this year to the annual Hollerin' Contest in Spivey's Corner, including a new name and date. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)
No more hollerin’ in June
For the first time in its nearly half century of existence, the Hollerin’ Contest will not be held in June, with a “huge gamble” taken by organizers to move a revamped edition of the annual event to September. The National Hollerin’ Contest was born out of the need to fund the Spivey’s Corner Volunteer Fire Department, established in 1965, and still serves as the department’s main fundraising event. The first contest was held the third Satu...
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Antonio named earns Powell Scholar award
Clinton High School science teacher Alvin Antonio was recently named the Jean P. Powell Honored Educator Scholar for 2012-13 by the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Two weeks ago, Antonio attended the Sea-Level Rise in the Outer Banks where he received the prestigious award. Below are his thoughts on the award and his six years teaching in Clinton City Schools. For the past six years, teaching in North Carolina is ...
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This is screen shot of Roseboro's revamped homepage. Visit www.roseboronc.com to explore the town's new website. (Courtesy image)
R’boro gets new online look
The town of Roseboro has a new and improved website, featuring new pictures of the town, information for visitors and new residents, the historical story of how the town was established, and much more. “We were looking for a website solution that could easily be updated by town employees and that was appealing and informative for our citizens. Our previous website was managed by one person and was not being kept up-to-date,” shared town com...
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Clegg's Chamber Member of the Week Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control is this week's Chamber’s Member of the Week. Located at 205 Wall St. in downtown Clinton, Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. No matter the pest, protecting your living and working environment is Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control’s mission. Their trained technicians understand the biology and behavior of the invaders and use their knowledge to safely and effectively control the intruders. After they’ve won the battle, they will then discuss with you steps necessary to defend your property from any future attacks. Call in the troops, call in Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control at 910-592-2258 or visit www.cleggs.com. For more information about the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce visit www.clintonsampsonchamber.org or call 910-592-6177. (Courtesy photo)
Clegg’s Chamber’s Member of the Week
Courtesy photo Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control is this week’s Chamber’s Member of the Week. Located at 205 Wall St. in downtown Clinton, Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. No matter the pest, protecting your living and working environment is Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control’s mission. Their trained technicians understand the biology and behavior of the invaders and use their knowledge to safel...
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Musical scholarship program being held Friday
Lamanuel Boykin, formerly of Clinton but now residing in Rieglewood, and the singing group Lamanuel Boykin and Company will have a musical scholarship program fundraisiing Friday, May 24 at the Union Missionary Baptist Church in Wilmington. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the service will begin at 7 p.m. Featured that evening will be the Mighty Clouds of Joy, the Sons of God of Leland, Mt. Calvary AME Zion church choir, Barry Smith and the ...
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Ribbon cut at Carolina Tan Last Thursday, May 16, the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce celebrated with owner Robby James, Carolina Tan staff, Chamber Ambassadors and board members with a ribbon cutting at the new location of Carolina Tan in Salemburg, 102 East College St.The business is open Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information about the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce visit www.clintonsampsonchamber.org or call 910-592-6177. (Courtesy photo)
Ribbon cut at Carolina Tan
Courtesy photo Last Thursday, May 16, the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce celebrated with owner Robby James, Carolina Tan staff, Chamber Ambassadors and board members with a ribbon cutting at the new location of Carolina Tan in Salemburg, 102 East College St.The business is open Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information about the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce visi...
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