Sampson Independent

W.W. Casteel, the Editor and Publisher, launched the inaugural issue of the Sampson Independent on March 13, 1924, showcasing his commitment to both his new publication and the local Sampson County community. Casteel expanded his newspaper through a mix of strategic acquisitions and competitive efforts. He kicked off by buying the subscriber lists from two earlier newspapers: The Sampson Democrat, established in 1894, and the Sampson News Dispatch, which began in 1908. To further boost his readership, he organized a subscription campaign that featured an enticing prize—a brand-new Studebaker Six Special automobile valued at $1,624, awarded to one fortunate subscriber.

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Water work underway in Ivanhoe

2 weeks ago | clintonnc.com | Chuck Thompson

Longview Lake Road added to water project Due to less than expected numbers of residents signing up for water connection for the Ivanhoe water project, Longview Lake Road was added to the list of roads that will now benefit from the water system construction currently underway in Sampson.
Some fire tax rates changing

2 weeks ago | clintonnc.com | Chuck Thompson

County, fire departments work toward new contracts Sampson County Commissioner Chip Crumpler, Dist. 3, talks with interim county manager Jeffrey Hudson prior to Monday night’s board meeting.
Local woman starts MS Walk and fundraiser

1 month ago | clintonnc.com | Michael Hardison

A new march and community event for a cause is stepping its way into Sampson County this coming weekend. At its aim, supporting those who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis, commonly known as MS. The event, which doubles as a fundraiser, is set for this coming Saturday, March 22, with the festivities getting underway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required to be a part of the walk, which starts up at 9 a.m. at Newkirk Park in Clinton.
Clinton man arrested on drug charges

1 month ago | clintonnc.com | Michael Hardison

Expired registration stop leads to drug discovery A Clinton man found himself behind bars when a routine traffic stop for the suspect’s vehicle registration uncovered drug possession and an out-of-state warrant. This past Saturday, March 15, at approximately 3:05 p.m., Clinton Police Department Sgt. Christian Simmons, arrested Daquan Brunson, 30, of 703 Kennedy St. in Clinton.
Nearly 50 acres scorched near Garland

1 month ago | clintonnc.com | Michael Hardison

Fire spares homes; no injuries reported These are the remnants of an end portion where firefighters and forestry services finally cut off the inferno. Michael B.
Head-on collision sends 3 to hospital

1 month ago | clintonnc.com | Michael Hardison

A vicious two-vehicle head-on collision this past Friday night sent three Clinton residents to the hospital with what authorities said were serious injuries. According to reports from State Highway Patrol, at 8:52 p.m., March 14, an investigation by on-scene trooper, Isaac Jaimes, revealed that a 2025 Kia SUV, operated by Brianca Monei Faison, 34, along with her 6-year-old passenger, both of 749 HB Lewis Road, Clinton, was traveling southwest on NC-403, eventually striking another vehicle.
Clinton councilman elects not to run for another term

1 month ago | clintonnc.com | Michael Hardison

Clinton City Council will soon bid farewell to one of its seat members, District 1 Councilman Daniel Ruggles, who recently announced he won’t be running for a third term. “As my second term as City Councilman of District 1 comes to a close later this year, I want to take the opportunity to thank each of my constituents for the support and trust you have shown me,” Ruggles said in a release earlier this week.
Roseboro OKs part-time firefighter pay raise

1 month ago | clintonnc.com | Michael Hardison

ROSEBORO — Increased wages for part-time employees of the Roseboro Volunteer Fire Department are on tap following unanimous approval of a request for higher pay that passed. Discussions for a pay bump were presented under new business for the town by Fire Chief Lee Coleman, who noted the reason for the increase request was to attract and retain part-time personnel during daytime shifts. “I have a prepared statement tonight so that I don’t ramble on like I sometimes do,” he said jokingly.
Newton Grove OKs rezoning request

1 month ago | clintonnc.com | Michael Hardison

Town officials discussed a rezoning request, which was unanimously approved, at Monday night’s Newton Grove town board meeting. Michael B.
John Hayes, one of the ‘Andy Griffiths of law enforcement’

1 month ago | clintonnc.com | Michael Hardison

The late John Hayes sitting at the desk he was often found at during his heyday as police chief of Newton Grove. The town mourns his passing after her lost his battle to cancer. Courtesy photo John Hayes and his infamous patrol car that many saw cruise the roads of Newton Grove throughout his law enforcement career.