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Sampson IndependentNewton Grove man facing rape, kidnapping chargesA Newton Grove man remains jailed today, facing a slew of felony charges, including the rape and kidnapping of a Sampson woman.Ram
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Sampson IndependentBeing prepared for severe weatherThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service has called for a busier Atlantic hurricane season this yea
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Mount Olive Tribune
New initiative aims to boost farm safety across eastern North CarolinaAgriculture, one of the most hazardous occupations in the United States, is getting a much-needed safety overhaul through the launch of the Safe Farm Stewards Program. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to address the alarming rates of farm-related accidents and fatalities, providing farmers with essential tools and knowledge to make their workplaces safer.1 day ago
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Sampson IndependentNAACP Freedom Fund Banquet on tapSeveral members wait in line to pick up banquet tickets during a recent Sampson County NAACP general membership meeting. The annual Freedom Fu
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Sampson IndependentChamber welcomes newest partnerThe Sampson-Clinton Chamber of Commerce expanded resources to support the community in a new way after welcoming Clayton Homes of Clinton into
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Queen City NewsNC county emergency services reminds folks to ‘plan’ as chances up to 60% for tropical developmentNational Hurricane Center forecasters said Tuesday that "the southeastern U.S. should monitor the progress of this system."
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Sampson IndependentThankful for, but not missing, tobaccoI enjoy reading an online Facebook group about tobacco farming. Being raised on a tobacco farm here in Sampson County, I especially enjoy seei
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Sampson IndependentYMCA Summer Food Services aiding children in SampsonThe YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina’s Food Services department is participating in the USDA’s Summer Food Services Program (SF
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New Initiative Aims to Boost Farm Safety Across Eastern North CarolinaEastern North Carolina – Agriculture, one of the most hazardous occupations in the United States, is getting a much-needed safety overhaul through the launch of the Safe Farm Stewards Program. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to address the alarming rates of farm-related accidents and fatalities, providing farmers with essential tools and knowledge to make their workplaces safer.Mount Olive, NC3 days ago
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Sampson Independent‘Grand tour’ across SampsonA new way to tour country life in Sampson County is shaping up and, while it’s still a ways out, tickets for the experience are already
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Sampson IndependentChase ends in arrest, chargesA routine traffic stop turned into a multiple county chase for Sampson County law enforcement Friday night, a high-speed event that ended in t
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Sampson IndependentHeavy rains mixed bag for local farmersWhile the month of June was hot and dry, July ushered in heavy rain, along with those near 100-degree temperatures, dropping the drought level
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Sampson Community College reappoints members to board of trustees, welcomes Clay StricklandOn Tuesday, July 9, Sampson Community College (SCC) reappointed two faithful members to the Board of Trustees (BOT): Sandra Carroll and Herb Sanderson, while also swearing in new member, Clay Strickland for 2024-2028. SCC is governed by a volunteer board of twelve trustees appointed by the governor, the Sampson County...4 days ago
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The Fayetteville ObserverHow Sampson County fishing tournament grew from 'bragging rights' to $25,000 donations GODWIN — More than 20 years ago, a group of local folks who like to fish decided to get together for a competition. They would target a local "trash fish" that most don't bother to cook, although it puts up a good fight on the end of a line. And they didn't have cash prizes or trophies — just bragging rights. ...
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Sampson IndependentFinch makes principal debut at UnionA new face has been added to the Union Elementary School staff. Melissa Finch is taking her 22 years of experience and bringing it to Sampson
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Sampson IndependentHousing for the workforce?While the housing market in Sampson County has seen growth, affordable housing for the county’s workforce remains something that is out
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ABC11 Eyewitness News2 people in custody after a multi-county chase exceeding 100 mphA multi-county car chase ended in two people in custody Friday night.It started just before 10 p.m. in Sampson County.Deputies tried to stop a White Nissan Maxima traveling south on Highway 701. The driver then went westbound on I-40 toward Johnston County.The chase continued into Harnett County. The driver then took exit 71 and headed back toward Sampson County.Authorities said speeds exceeded 100 mph during the chase.Deputies set up a stop stick before NC Highway 242 before Spivey's Corner. Before 10:30 p.m., the driver hit the stop stick, causing their tires to deflate.The female driver is in custody, along with the male passenger. Their identities have not been released yet.The chase lasted around 30 minutes.
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Sampson IndependentPope retiring after 30 years in law enforcementA longtime local law enforcement officer and stalwart of the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office with more than three decades of service, Ca
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