A 59-year-old Turkey woman died last week after at least one shot reportedly fired into her residence struck and killed her. Annie Jane Faison, of 58 Darion Lane, Turkey died in a May 20 incident, ...

Autryville Board of Commissioners has approved plans to survey the town’s streets in order to determine how much money they ...

Current Sampson Independent sports editor Anthony Goodman will take the editorial reins of the over 130-year-old loca, three-day per week newspaper Monday, becoming the first Black man to serve as ...

The 2026 baseball season may have ended one win short of the East Regional Finals, but for the Clinton Dark Horse baseball program, this spring represented something much bigger than a final score.

After finishing 7-14 overall and 4-7 in conference play during the 2024-25 season, the Lakewood Leopards took a slight step backward this spring at 7-16 overall and 3-9 in conference play.

It’s another year, and I have not been asked to speak at a college graduation. And it doesn’t look like I’ll be giving the commencement address at a high school, either. Once again, I have my ...

For nearly 40 years, Vickie Winans has been one of gospel music’s most vibrant and enduring voices. Her unmistakable delivery, ability to inspire across generations, and deep connection to her ...

For a program with only five athletes on the mat, the Union High School competitive cheerleading team made one of the loudest ...

Dana Hall, director of the Sampson County Parks and Recreation, is adamant that despite statements made at a county budget ...

As Sampson County commissioners prepare to finalize the upcoming 2026-27 budget, leaders within Emergency Services appeared before the board Monday night to outline ongoing operational challenges and ...

Residents of Garland will not have to worry about a tax increase going into the 2026-27 fiscal year, as the town reversed course on potentially raising the tax rate by two cents. There will be an ...

They say they want it. Then, after some more begging, they get serious. Now it’s more than wanting that toy; now they “need” ...