Last stop for sales tax increase Q&As
One citizen was in attendance Thursday at Lakewood High School for the final of four community meetings facilitated by county government officials to educate…
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Sampson CC celebrates those who invest in student success
The generosity of those who continue to invest in Sampson Community College and its students was celebrated during the SCC Foundation’s annual Donor…
Openings remain for city district
While Clinton City Schools continues advertising several employment opportunities, district officials say many of the positions have already been filled or are…
King resigns as county schools superintendent
Sampson County Schools will be searching for a new superintendent after Dr. Jamie King announced his resignation Monday evening, bringing his tenure as the…
Fiery crash on U.S. 421 claims life of 20-year-old
A 20-year-old Harrells resident was killed Sunday morning in a fiery head-on collision involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer hauling methane gas on U.S.
Mercy Rule for Lakewwod, Hobbton knocks off North Duplin
The first round of the Carolina 1A/2A Conference men’s soccer championship began Monday evening, with both Lakewood (16-6) and Hobbton (12-9) in action.
‘Pink’ies up for Breast Cancer Awareness
Butler Court Senior Center was transformed Wednesday, with pink in all the details, from the tablecloths to the hats attendees donned as they remembered those…
JV season ends with a thriller at Lakewood
With the game hanging in the balance until the final seconds, the Lakewood Leopards defended their jungle Thursday night, holding off a determined Hobbton…
Leopards outlast Hobbton in overtime finish
With senior night festivities underway at Hobbton, the Wildcats and Lakewood Leopards gave fans a game to remember Friday night.
Reward offeredfor info on Sept.27 shooting
Clinton police are upping the ante in their search for the suspect or suspects responsible for the Sept. 27 shooting death of 38-year-old Tyree Smith.
Lafayette Street firehandled ‘quickly’ bycity, area firefighters
Swift action by Clinton firefighters and their mutual aid partners is being credited this morning for bringing a residential house fire under control before it…
Union solidifies perfect conference run
On a night when Hobbton celebrated its seniors one final time, Union capped off a special regular season.
Clinton citizens ask sales tax specifics
Questions about oversight and accountability took center stage during the Sampson County Board of Commissioners’ third informational meeting on the proposed…
Long-time non-profit sets $200K goal
United Way of Sampson County has lived its mission of lending a hand to neighbors in need this year, funding programs across the county, organizers say. Now…
Coharie Circle offers healing to domestic violence survivors
A Domestic Violence Awareness healing circle brought community members together at the Coharie Tribal Center Tuesday evening, offering a safe space to share…
City school board OKs improvement plans
Representatives from Sampson Middle School and Clinton High School presented their school improvement plans to the Clinton City Board of Education Tuesday…
Junior reporters get a little question-and-answer time
The stage was set at Roseboro’s Cork & Brew on Oct. 7, as community leaders, business owners and school representatives mingled at the Roseboro business…
Autryville board addresses water extensions
Potential water line extensions and concerns over the town’s designated voting location were among the main topics discussed during Tuesday’s Autryville Board…
Eyes focused onpreserving oldschool property
College Street School holds memories for many in Clinton, but the city school system, which owns the property, hasn’t used the building since 2019 and is ready…
SCC secures grant for ag rescue expansion
Sampson Community College is taking another step toward becoming a leader in agricultural rescue education, with a proposed $250,000 grant that could help…
Search begins fornew SCC president
With longtime Sampson Community College President Dr. Bill Starling preparing to retire next spring, the college’s Board of Trustees has begun the process of…
Roseboro adds hour to Spooktacular
The Roseboro Board of Commissioners voted last week to close the streets downtown Oct. 31 for the 3rd Annual Spooktacular hosted by Buffy Bradshear and Rosie’s…
Halloween offerings abound across Sampson
Sampson County is going all-out for the scariest time of the year, with multiple opportunities for children to do more than just go door-to-door for their…