Clinton News

An employee of H&H Glass works to free broken glass from the door frame at Sweet Frog, one of several businesses hit by a vandal or vandals Tuesday night wielding an air rifle or perhaps, police authorities said, a paint ball gun to do the damage.

A 24-year-old Sampson County man remained behind bars Wednesday afternoon, charged in a March 13 burglary that occurred not far from the suspect's home.

Commissioner of Labor Cherie K. Berry served as the keynote speaker for Tuesday night's Safety Awards Banquet where she gave out 400 safety awards to Sampson County businesses.

Local travelers have been forewarned - speed on Sunset Avenue during the month of June and you're likely going to get caught.

There will be a pastor's anniversary event celebration honoring the 26 years of devoted service provided by Bishop Varnie N. Fullwood Sr. and Elder Idella Fullwood, First Lady.

Less than a half-hour after someone shot into an occupied home on Sampson Street Monday afternoon, Clinton police had a suspect in custody and K-9 Junior had tracked and located the weapon believed involved in the incident.

Reading and remembering Rhylee Pope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Pope and a student at The Learning Station in Clinton, reads a book and asks questions for the children in her reading group to answer.

Ronald McDonald entertained the children with magic tricks and juggling. He shared with them that he learned how to do all kinds of tricks from books he had read.

"America's possibilities are limitless," President Barack Obama told the country during his second inaugural address.

Clinton Appliance & Furniture Co. was started in 1952 by J.A. Williams and the late Lyman Melton Horne Sr. The business started on College Street as Clinton Appliance & Tire... Capstone Bank in Clinton, North Carolina, offers local, personal banking, mortgage, and loan services.

Joan Olivia Hedrick, granddaughter of the Rev. William and Joyce Shipp of Clinton, spoke as salutatorian on June 6, at the high school graduation ceremony of Weaver Academy for Performing Arts in Greensboro.

Mt. Vernon welcomes Whisnants The Whisnants will be in concert at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Sunday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 3790 Faison Hwy., Clinton.

Mrs. Anjuelle Conklin Royal, 92, of 120 Southwood Drive, died Monday, June 10, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center, Clinton.

City Councilmen Neal Strickland, left, and Steve Stefanovich look over budget documents.

With its opening a little over a month ago, the Sampson Farmers' Market co-op, committee, and vendors are extremely excited about the continued transformation of the market.

A city traffic checking station, and a K-9 alert on a suspect vehicle, didn't prove a lucky combination for one Onslow County man who is now behind bars facing myriad drug charges.

Clinton Police Sgt. Jeff Gray tests his radar in preparation for Friday's enforcement campaign along Sunset Avenue.

A 21-year-old Sampson County man was jailed without privilege of bond Tuesday afternoon, charged with four offenses stemming from what officers believe could be a domestic situation that turned violent.

Carlon Cannady of Lakewood was selected 1st Team Tri-County All Conference and was awarded The Sampson County Sports Club Co-Player of the Year in varsity baseball at the Leopard athletic banquet on May 17. Carlon is the son of Scott Cannady of Roseboro and April Pope of Clinton.

Yet another traffic stop in Sampson County has proven successful at finding a suspect with outstanding warrants against them, a fact one local law enforcement officer says proves the effectiveness of traffic enforcement.