Garland News

Autryville Church of God of Prophecy On Sunday, Dec. 5, homecoming will take place 11 a.m. The special guest will be the Johnson Family Singers.

Commissioner Albert Kirby, right, speaks against a proposed fare increase for Sampson Area Transportation, necessitated by a drop in state funding.

There's been good news - more public participation at town meetings, the possibility of grant funding that might just breathe new life into the southern Sampson municipality and a board more apt than ever to do its business openly and with public input welcome.

While a relatively large slate of candidates - some newcomers, many incumbents - have tossed their hats into the municipal election arena, the filing period for the town of Turkey has been extended due to an apparent lack of interest in that race.

Judge Carol Jones administers the oath of office to newly appointed Garland mayor Winifred Murphy while Murphy's husband Danny holds the Bible.

Chuck - Two new episodes tonight close out a great show that a lot of people will miss.

Investigators with the Sampson County Sheriff's Office are searching for the suspects responsible for doing plenty of damage in the town off Garland Wednesday mornin,g and they are reaching out to citizens for help.

Now, for the first time, the state's education report card will include grades for teachers.

In a new era of transparency, North Carolina's Department of Public Instruction on Friday released statewide data on the effectiveness of teachers and principals.

Come out and support our Fire Department. Home made BBQ plates with two sides, bread, dessert and drink.

Dylan Blackburn pauses to pray during the interview session. Blackburn shared that his family has started praying each night at 8 p.m. and he could feel a presence as a result.