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At least one person is injured in a three-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler on Garland Highway that just occurred...
04/15/2026

At least one person is injured in a three-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler on Garland Highway that just occurred. A helicopter has been called to the scene along with EMS. More information as we get it at clintonnc.com

04/15/2026

"I think we've got a really good group... " - Collin Cole, Harrells Christian Academy

In this weeks Sports Shorts spotlight: Collin Cole, Harrells Christian Academy

For the entire interview, go to www.clintonnc.com or check out The Sampson Independent on YouTube. And for all your local sports coverage, be sure to subscribe to The Sampson Independent - in print and online!

Grab a copy of today's e-edition to read about our local softball programs, and how they've done so far in the season.cl...
04/14/2026

Grab a copy of today's e-edition to read about our local softball programs, and how they've done so far in the season.

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J.W. Simmons, host of We Should Know, talks to leaders of the Boys and Girls Home of NC about how the facility functions...
04/14/2026

J.W. Simmons, host of We Should Know, talks to leaders of the Boys and Girls Home of NC about how the facility functions as it pertains to abused children. Catch the show today on Star 316 at noon or on Star's YouTube Channel, https://youtu.be/XHEFAVsQcDw, beginning Wednesday at noon.

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN ROSEBORO ASSAULT, FIRE — Sampson County Sheriff's Capt. Marcus Smith has reported that Franklin "Fra...
04/13/2026

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN ROSEBORO ASSAULT, FIRE — Sampson County Sheriff's Capt. Marcus Smith has reported that Franklin "Frankie" Faircloth was arrested this morning near Butler Island Road. He faces numerous charges, including attempted murder, arson and assault. Read the full story in tomorrow's Sampson Independent.

If you haven't done so already, be sure to grab a copy of Saturday's edition of . Along with all our local news and spor...
04/13/2026

If you haven't done so already, be sure to grab a copy of Saturday's edition of . Along with all our local news and sports, it contains a special section highlighting girls soccer this far into the season. Don't miss out, and get it while copies are still available!

Attempted murder has now been added to the charges facing Franklin "Frankie" Paul Faircloth, who is still being sought b...
04/12/2026

Attempted murder has now been added to the charges facing Franklin "Frankie" Paul Faircloth, who is still being sought by law enforcement for allegedly dousing a Roseboro woman with gasoline and then setting her on fire Saturday night. The woman was burned over two-thirds of her body, reports show. If you have seen Faircloth, please alert sheriff's officials immediately at 910.592.4141.

EMS are responding to Carroll Store Road, the scene of a reported ATV accident that has apparently seriously injured a 1...
04/12/2026

EMS are responding to Carroll Store Road, the scene of a reported ATV accident that has apparently seriously injured a 12-year-old boy. We are working to get more information now. See the full story later at clintonnc.com.

Roseboro man sought in connection with dousing a Pine Street, Roseboro, woman with gasoline and setting her on fire Satu...
04/12/2026

Roseboro man sought in connection with dousing a Pine Street, Roseboro, woman with gasoline and setting her on fire Saturday night. Authorities believe Frank "Frankie" Paul Faircloth may still be in the Roseboro area. Anyone with information is asked to call sheriff's officials at 910-592-4141. See the full story shortly at clintonnc.con

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire on Pine Street in Roseboro, where one person is reportedly being airlifted to an...
04/12/2026

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire on Pine Street in Roseboro, where one person is reportedly being airlifted to an area hospital with third degree burns. More when information is available.

04/10/2026

Sampson and Duplin folks are out tonight enjoying Blair and Jay at R&R Kitchen and Taproom.

04/10/2026

PINWHEELS FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH — Department of Social Services staff have placed pinwheels outside the office in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn more in The Sampson Independent’s Saturday and Tuesday editions.

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