The Sampson Independent

07/05/2024

Breaking News: The 12th fatal collision this year occurred Thursday afternoon following a two-person vehicle incident near Roseboro resulting in one death. See full story in this weekend's edition of The Sampson Independent.

07/03/2024

A man led law enforcement authorities on a chase around Sampson and Duplin counties Wednesday afternoon, following an attempted stop for a routine violation. When the vehicle finally came to a stop…

07/01/2024

Did you wake up to the beautiful sound of rain last night, something Sampson desperately need?

06/29/2024

Police and fire staff enjoy a friendly competition on a hot Saturday during Battle of the Badges. See full story in Tuesday’s edition of The Sampson Independent.

06/28/2024

If you have seen this young man, please contact Duplin authorities

06/28/2024

The Sampson County YMCA took part in the “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson” again this year. Read more about it this weekend’s edition of The Sampson Independent.

06/28/2024

Former Sampson Middle School assistant principal Dr. Angela Harding was hired as new principal at Butler Avenue. See the full interview and story in Tuesday's edition of The Sampson Independent.

06/27/2024

Just in: Clinton High School has named a new boys basketball coach, Michael Boykin. See clintonnc.com and The Sampson Independent this weekend for more coverage.

06/26/2024

Just in: Rescue crews were on the scene of a one-vehicle accident at the 5000 block of Faison Highway earlier today. A vehicle ran off the road and was submerged. Dive teams were called in. The driver, a 76-year-old Dudley man, died as a result, according to NC Highway Patrol officials. See the full story later at clintonnc.com and updates in the weekend edition of The Sampson Independent.

06/25/2024

Crash near Autryville takes life of 25-year-old. Full story in Wednesday's Sampson Independent.

06/24/2024

06/24/2024

Happening now: Sheriff Jimmy Thornton speaking after Sen. Tom Tillis provided Sheriff's Dept. funding for new piece of equipment to intercept weapons, drugs. More Wednesday in The Sampson Independent.

06/23/2024

Only one week left to cast your ballot for your favorite business, best customer service, best hamburger and best drug store, among many others. Vote today at clintonnc.com

06/23/2024

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06/19/2024

Personnel from 30 fire departments in five counties responded to a pallet fire in northern Sampson County Tuesday afternoon, a blaze that is expected to continue smoldering over the next several days. It is the third fire at the location in the last six years, and the investigation is ongoing. Full, updated story now.... (📸s courtesy of Thomas Honeycutt)

A pallet fire in northern Sampson County ripped through a massive plot of land on Tuesday, prompting response from dozens of emergency agencies over five counties to contain the blaze…

06/18/2024

The Sampson Independent’s Wednesday, June 19, edition will be delivered on Thursday, June 20, due to the Juneteenth holiday observance, during which mail delivery will be suspended. Newspaper racks will be updated with Wednesday’s paper today as usual. All Postal Service retail locations will be closed, and there will be no residential or business mail delivery on Wednesday, June 19. Regular mail delivery, which The Sampson Independent utilizes, will resume on the next business day, Thursday, June 20.

06/18/2024

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06/17/2024

The guys at McCullen Real Estate - Allie Ray, Charlie and Johnson - are urging you to cast those ballots in the 2024 Readers Choice awards. Over 4,000 ballots have already been cast. Vote today...and every day!

06/14/2024

CLINTON — A new orthopedic surgeon is bringing his practice to Sampson Regional Medical Center as the hospital is poised to open a new clinic this fall.

06/14/2024

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06/13/2024

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06/12/2024

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06/12/2024

A 16-year-old has been charged after attempting to flee from officers in a stolen vehicle Tuesday night, shooting a passenger in the process. The juvenile is facing felony charges and the passenger…

06/10/2024

Voting is under way, and the folks at Hugo Wash are urging you to cast a ballot. Do so today and every day through June 26 at clintonnc.com

06/09/2024

NCHP still working to identify man who died in fatal collision. Full story:

A wreck Saturday night in southern Sampson County claimed the life of a motorist, whose truck ran into the path of a semi, the collision killing him instantly, according to N.C.

06/08/2024

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06/07/2024

Get Ready to vote. The 2024 Readers Choice ballot opens for voting Saturday! Honor our local businesses and individuals with your votes. Let's have some fun Sampson!!!

06/02/2024

Lady Raiders end stellar season with state final loss. See all the results and photos in Tuesday's paper.
Proud of our Midway girls!!!