Thursday Nov 19 | Sampson Independent
Heavy-footed drivers put Roseboro into action to stop speeding problem
Town leaders are hoping to put the brakes on a growing problem with speeding in this western Sampson County town by purchasing equipment which will help alert heavy-footed drivers that they are exceeding the town's speed limit.
Court dates draw closer for three
Individuals involved in two recent automobile incidents and one charged with having sex with a minor are scheduled to appear in court within the next month.
Sampson Middle School, tied for first in the Sampson County Middle...
Sampson Middle School, tied for first in the Sampson County Middle School Conference with Roseboro-Salemburg and Union Middle, was able to start the season off right after beating Midway Middle at home.
A Roseboro man was arrested over the weekend, charged with taking indecent liberties with a child, an incident that reportedly took place earlier this year.
Newcomers take seats on some boards in low turnout election
In what might just end up being one of the lowest voter turnout elections in Sampson County history, incumbents, and a couple of newcomers, were returned to their seats on municipal boards from Autryville to Garland, Newton Grove to Roseboro and everywhere in between.
School board agrees: Perry before Midway
Sampson County Board of Education chairwoman Doris Warren, talks about the the importance of a new Charles E. Perry Monday night.
Roseboro lawyer pushes for hearing ...
Word up.... Mikey.... It dont matter.... the fact is you killed your wife... now you want to break the family.. its not bad enough you killed their mother... why not spend all the money...?? Yes Mike the lawyers will tell you... you have a shot... but you dont..... QUOTE Word up.... Mikey.... It dont matter.... the fact is you killed your wife...
Carolina Eye Professionals moved into its new expanded location at Jordan Shopping Plaza at the beginning of this month, one of the main additions and expansions currently occuring at the shopping center.
A'ville man loses control of motorcycle in curve, injured; teen charged in separate wreck
An Autryville man was airlifted to New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a single-vehicle wreck Saturday night just 4.4 miles northwest of Roseboro.
R'boro man charged with assaults of three people, ramming two vehicles
A Roseboro man who assaulted three people, jumped into his car and ran into two more vehicles, was arrested Saturday after deputies apprehended the man, believed to be under the influence of a impairing substance.
Family's struggle to help their two ill sons leads niece to hold fund-raising
For most, going out to restaurants, walking in the park, or taking a shopping trip is something that can easily be taken granted, but for the Stewart family, even the simplest venture takes a mountain of work just to make it happen.
Roseboro, NC 28382 702 West Clinton St., Roseboro Head 24 West to Roseboro and take a Left onto Clinton St.
A/A Automotive and Carwash owner Andy Runion stands in front of his Suburban sports utility vehicle that he painted pink in memory of his mother-in-law, Sharon Howard, who lost her battle with breast cancer last year Life was altered forever for Roseboro business owner Andy Runion and his wife, Amber, on Aug.
With Roseboro buildings still not up to code, board eyes next move
Mayor Roland Hall, far right, talks with town clerk Drenda Ammons regarding town issues during Tuesdaya s night meeting.
Traffic stops snare wanted suspects
What started as routine traffic stops Sunday and Monday wound up being anything but routine for two Sampson County suspects who now find themselves facing an assortment of felony charges.
Deadline to apply at Early College is Oct. 31
Photo by Doug Clark Sampson Early College High School principal Dr. Linda Jewell Carr talks with student Jordyn Sutton Thursday afternoon.
Two plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter
Two local residents pleaded guilty Monday to voluntary manslaughter in separate shooting deaths occurring just hours apart in Sampson County in July 2008, with the judge doling out minimum sentences in the cases of eight years in prison and six and a half years, respectively.
Nine years later and still no clues
Investigators with the Sampson County Sheriff's Office are still looking for clues into the disappearance of Tristen "Buddy" Myers some nine years after the then 4-year-old reportedly wandered away from his Microwave Tower Road home.
I hope the sex with Angela was so good that it was worth spending the rest of his living days behind bars trying to avoid Bubba.
United Way kicks off campaign to help 13 agencies
Members of the United Way of Sampson County know money is tight this year, so, instead of raising their totals for their annual campaign, members wish to make $195,000 their aim, a goal they think is reasonable but will do much good.