1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (869+ words) The Rev. Katie Rives, pastor at Grave Memorial Presbyterian, leads the congregation through an invitation to communion Friday, with the recurring message that ‘all are welcome here.’ The Rev. Katie Rives first offers communion to the other leaders involved in…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1156+ words) And the next President of the United States of America is… Mark Rossi, a member of Lincoln Junior-Senior High School’s sound crew, had the entire student body sitting on the edge of their seats. His voice crackled through the intercom,…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (1360+ words) The hospital sealed a time capsule set to be opened in 25 years Staff of Sampson Regional take time to enjoy refreshments after comments and the sealing of the time capsule. Morgan Shaw, director of Business Development at Sampson Regional, opens…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1260+ words) Dark Horse Fellowship program offers alumna chance to return home to teach Butler Avenue Elementary principal Dr. Angela Harding-Newkirk introduces Woodlyn Pierre to some upcoming events that are taking place at the school. Clinton alumna Woodlyn Pierre giving instruction to…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (535+ words) There are famous people, there are legends, and then there are those rare souls who somehow make millions of strangers feel as though they knew them. Dolly Parton was one of those people. Her death Tuesday at age 80 closes the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (570+ words) County school board debates options Dylan Atwood | Sampson Independent Whether or not students should be granted passing grades in certain situations or allowed to fail was debated by the Sampson County Board of Education during the board’s work session earlier…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (400+ words) Lakewood High and Roseboro Elementary beginning teachers and their mentors started the 2026-27 school year differently — Rooted for Success. With the help of a Simple Gifts grant they had a workshop at Cape Fear Botanical Gardens before the start of the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (655+ words) Long-time Clinton attorney and current District Court Judge Mario White was appointed Monday as the chief of the newly created judicial District 5A, which consists of Duplin, Jones and Sampson counties. In an interview during a break in District Court Tuesday,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (239+ words) Three letters have become capable of starting an argument almost anywhere in America: DEI. Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have become a dividing line in politics, education and the workplace. Supporters see them as tools for removing barriers and expanding…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (596+ words) All officers required to carry less-lethal equipment as response options Sgt. Mark Horne displays less-lethal equipment that is carried by all Clinton Police officers. Sgt. Mark Horne sits in his police car with a less-lethal shotgun in the backseat that…...