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Kerr's March Students of Month honored
Kerr's March Students of Month honored Kerr first-grade Students of the Month nominees for March were recognized with certificates and gift cards from Ribeyes Steak House of Clinton, courtesy of Kristin and Trey Cummings.
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Man claims he was fired for spending time with cancer-stricken wife
Mary Grady wipes lipstick off of her husband Elton's face before shooting a photo Friday.
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Annual dinner allows cancer survivors to feel, share support
Marie Norris, left, helps cancer survivor Ferroll Carter make her handprint alongside other surivors during Saturday night's Survivor Dinner.
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The county, Harrells, remembera
The Harrells Memorial Day celebration kicked off with its annual parade into the park from town hall lead by the Sampson County Firemen's Association Honor Guard.
Reported stolen was a undisclosed amount of cash. 5/24 - Amber Jackson, of Clinton, reported a damage to property and a larceny.
Lots of - fun to be done' in Sampson
One of my favorite children's books is by Dr. Seuss, "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" As I am exploring Sampson County, I am often reminded of the line within that book, "Oh, the places you'll go! There is fun to be done!" How true that is for Sampson County - there is fun to be done as we are "Working Together for Total Community Development." Through ... (more)
Clinton Appliance & Furniture Co. was started in 1952 by J.A. Williams and the late Lyman Melton Horne Sr.
Garland board may take gamble by raising fees on video sweepstakes
The Garland Board of Commissioners has considered modifying its privilege license fees for electronic gaming operations in recent weeks as a way to generate increased revenue, however no action has been taken.
Sweepstakes regs continue until December
Sweepstakes businesses are seemingly on the way out, however not for at least another four months, leaving local officials to regulate such establishments in the meantime.
Clinton musician performs with N.C. All-State Band
Clinton senior Chris Nelson won 1st Chair Bass Clarinet in the North Carolina All-State Honors Band Clinic recently.
Ribeyes honors Kerr kids At a recent awards assembly at Kerr Elemenrary, first grade Student of the Month nominees were recognized with certificates and gift cards for Ribeyes Steak House of Clinton, courtesy of Kristin and Trey Cummings.
Pictured from left, Anthony Vann and Dennis Vann from Sampson County Schools; and Kermit Williamson and Randy Kelly from Farmer's Hardware in Clinton.
Police search for fast food bandits
Police in Fayetteville are searching for two suspects they believe are responsible for robberies at several fast food restaurants in the area.
Auditions for 'Winnie the Pooh' this Saturday at SCT
Auditions for our children's summer show will be held this Saturday, May 26, at 10 a.m. on the big stage of the Sampson Community Theatre.
Butterfly Conference to inspire young women and ladies
For each Butterfly Conference, the worship center is decorated with butterflies to help establish a peaceful and worshipful atmosphere for the participants.
Piano students perform at annual recital
Students participating in the Godwin Piano Recital front: Phoebe Howerton; second row, from left: Kaya Kusmierczuk, Karol Kusmierczuk, Anna Burgess, Samantha Draughon, Ching Mei Chloe Zeng, Melanie Ruggles; third row, from left: instructor Mary Wallace Goodwin, Ga Kay Gao, Allie Green, Danny Johnson, Mary Johnson, and Angela Ruggles.
Carroll and Vickie Giddens of Newton Grove are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Fallon Marie Giddens, to Joshua Ryan Pope of Clinton.
Gospel reunion to take place this Sunday in Clinton
The Rev. Harold Boykin, left, talks with the Rev. Willie Bryant, right, days before Sunday's Sensational Gospel Singers No.
Blue was given a $555 bond and a trial date of June 12. 5/22 - Rozell Venable, 18, of 605 Pine St., Clinton, was charged with simple affray and disorderly conduct.
Peterson named county's Teacher of the Year
Union High School educator Nicole Peterson, left, poses with Sampson County Schools superintendent Dr.