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Women’s Day being celebrated at area churches
Pre-Women’s Day service will be held at the Mingle Hill Disciple of Christ Church in Salemburg Saturday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be minister Betty Cooke, associate minister of the Morning Star United Holy Church of Clinton. The Annual Women’s Day will be held Sunday, May 20, at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:45 and morning worship at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be minister Lena Clark, associate minister of Morning St...
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Why young workers should care about Social Security
Summer will be here before we know it. That means millions of high school and college students will be searching for jobs. Whether a new worker is beginning the career of a lifetime or just earning some extra money for the school year to come, one question is likely to be on new workers’s mind when he or she sees their first pay stub: Where is the rest of my money? Generally, employers are required to withhold Social Security and Medicare t...
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Coatings, mirrors and tinting, Oh My!
This is the second article on outdoor vision protection in recognition of May as National Sight Saving and UV Awareness month. Last week I explained many of the common problems that may befall the unprotected eye from UV radiation. Today I will start to clear-up some of the misconceptions about sunglasses and the wide variety of coatings and tinting that goes along with them. Polarized Lenses Light reflected off of certain surfaces such...
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The Watermills of Turkey
(Editor’s note: Taken from the September, 1987 issue of the Huckleberry Historian.) The earliest settlers in Sampson County built water-powered mills for grinding corn, wheat, and for threshing rice, ginning cotton, and sawing lumber. There must have been at least 200 water mills in Sampson County, and today thee is not a single water-powered mill. In Turkey township alone, we know of 21 mill sites, and not a single one was operating af...
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Diabetic foot care in the summertime
The weather is warming up and it’s finally time to put away the winter shoes and boots and bring out the sandals, flip-flops, and deck shoes or just plainly go bare footing. It is a wonderful time to allow your toes and feet to experience the fresh air of nature. However, if you are diabetic summer is a time to be extremely cautious and careful about foot care. Diabetics must monitor and properly care for their feet during the summer. Diabe...
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Learning skills for healthy lifestyles vital
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a program designed to help families through tough economic times, such as we are experiencing now. Unemployment rates in North Carolina this past year have been at an all-time high, which has caused many families to seek new skills that can help them gain meaningful employment in their local workforce. I encourage families participating in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program t...
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A view from the polls
After working at the Board of Elections during the One Stop early voting period and at the polls in Autryville on election day, I’d like to share a few observations. And most of them have little to do with politics. First, I can’t remember names. I know your face, I’m familiar with you from church, from my days with Revenue, from my childhood, etc. I know you, but I can’t remember your name. I may have faked you out by saying I needed your ...
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Pesticides get rid of those pesky bugs, but use caution
Question: What chemical should I use to control my lawn and garden pest problems? Answer: Many types of pesticides are available for use including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, miticides, and nematicides. When using pesticides in a safe manner involves a combination of knowledge, common sense, and to read and follow label directions. When pesticides are used incorrectly there is the potential of poisoning occurring to the gard...
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Live out God’s calling to be a bearer and nurturer of life!
As we honor Mother’s on and around Mother’s Day. I find myself reflecting on how thankful I am for the mother God has given me and for the impact she has had on my life and that of many others. As the fifth born child of Sudie Mae Brewington, I have been blessed to bear the name and characteristics of a remarkable woman. My mother’s example has shaped how I view my calling as a woman, and most importantly, how I relate to my heavenly Brideg...
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Remembering, honoring our mothers
How will you honor or remember your mom on Mother’s Day? This is one of the most celebrated days of the year, and rightly so. Every flower, card, box of candy or gift given to a mother is money well spent. Yet, the best gift of all is spending time with the one who gave you life. Every mother deserves to be spoiled a little and pampered a lot every day of the year, not just the one set aside to honor them in May. Writing about mothers is a ...
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Be still and cool in thy own mind
A sassy southern sun brushes the morning air clear of leftover foggy memories; slowly it polishes the sky to a sparkle, nature and time gently merge for another great overture of life. Perhaps the week of Mother’s Day has always been this unique. I know it is forever linked with the memories of the past. Warm, fuzzy, pictures wrap like ribbons round and round in my mind. “Be still and cool in thy own mind and spirit; and from thy own thou...
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Applications for SCT Drama Camp now available
The big stage of the Sampson Community Theatre is currently receiving a well-deserved rest after the six shows of the “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” closed several weekends ago after filling the boards with pandemonium and magic feet. We are currently trying to obtain the rights to a show to replace the scheduled summer activity. As soon as we have nailed down the play, you will be among the first to know the name of the production ...
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Kandid Katie
Less than 24 hours ago, the staff at The Sampson Independent enjoyed a wonderful morning. The birds were chirping; the sky was blue, and the sun was bright. And all was peaceful and serene in newspaper land thanks to one thing — the primaries are history. Yes, even though I am no longer a staff member of Sampson County’s only daily publication, I can tell you in detail just what the morning after election feels like. It feels like you have ...
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Networking one benefit of being a Chamber member
What an awesome and busy week in the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce office as we are “Working Together for Total Community Development.” It is such a joy to be able to share with each of you what’s happening in the Chamber office. There is an array of reasons someone may join the Chamber, and while I have mentioned a few reasons from time to time, one of those reasons may be networking. In a single week, the Chamber offers a wide varie...
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Area churches celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend
Mother’s Day will be celebrated at Brown’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on H.B. Lewis Road, Clinton, Sunday, May 13 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Cynthia Olden of Fayetteville, accompanied by the women’s choir. Mother’s Day will be observed at Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton, Sunday, May 13 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be elder Janie Harding, associate minister of the Running Branch Disciple Church, C...
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