3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (978+ words) Lucas and his father Chris haul their gear back from hunting at the Kitty Fork Outdoors Annual Veterans Dove Hunt Saturday. Chris brought his family out for the event and is still in the service. Chris specifically requested The Independent…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (722+ words) Sampson Community College Agricultural Technologies instructor Heather Watson spoke to each of the grade levels during a ‘lunch and learn’ about careers in the agriculture field. Career and Technical Education teacher Katrina Boykin is committed to showcasing careers to her…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1212+ words) Djuan Rich, owner of Rich Farm & Venue welcomes all those in attendance during last year’s festival. Many activities, such as the barrel rides seen here, will be available as entertainment for the children. One of the attractions of the festival…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (656+ words) Lakewood High shows highest growth See Clinton City results next week; and grades by schools A? On Wednesday, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released the 2025-26 academic reports, including test results, which show how schools did on such things…...

1+ week, 4+ 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, 6+ 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, 1+ day ago   (1405+ words) Chris Fann, long-serving Sampson Community College trustee and current Clerk of Court, swears in the newly appointed Floria Oates-Williams, who will fill his seat on the trustee board. Dr. Paul Viser, right, and chairman Chuck Spell recite the oath led…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (555+ words) Sydney Knowles, digital navigator from the N.C. Cooperative Extension. came ready to assist Sampson County residents with their technology questions at the Roseboro Public Library Monday. The Roseboro Public Library welcomed several senior citizens Monday who were there to get help…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (401+ words) Garland town officials, along with help from the Garland Christian Ministries and Helping Hands Change Makers, hosted a gathering at Cain Park Saturday. School supplies, along with food, face painting and other activities, were provided for residents who came out…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (664+ words) Over the last four decades, softball has been a staple in the town of Garland. In the 1980s, the Garland Softball League was created, drawing children from across the town to take part. Just ask Michael Spell, one of the committee…...