The Daytona Beach News-Journal’s Godwin Kelly & Ken Willis have covered NASCAR for nearly 60 years combined. godwin.kelly@ NASCAR THIS WEEK news-jrnl.com [email protected]

SPEED FREAKS QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE A few questions we had to ask ourselves Compelling questions ... and PHOENIX maybe a few actual answers Your knee-jerk review of Vegas and results of the “new THREE THINGS TO WATCH Is that a look of concern? package”? GODSPEAK: It’s a work in 1. Penske power Let’s call it a mix of mild concern, progress. Drivers have more car balanced by a hesitance to offer control, and there have been It sure looks like Team snap judgment. I tuned into Sun- fewer wrecks. Give it time. Penske has found the day’s race, saw a big pack of cars KEN’S CALL: If it seemed perfect secret key to the new slicing and dicing, and said, “See, at the start, the engineers NASCAR package — two that’s exactly what NASCAR was would eventually mess it up. But wins by two drivers on looking for with the new con- it seems imperfect at the start, consecutive weekends. figurations.” Then I looked in the so maybe the engineers will find Joey Logano credited corner of the screen and realized a way to tighten up the field. Ford’s engineers for solv- it was just the second lap of Reverse psychology, right there. ing the puzzle. “Everyone a green-flag run. By Lap 10, it is going through a learn- became the Urban Meyer 400 — Kez, then Joey. Is this going to ing curve right now, so everyone in spread formation. be a Penske year? if there’s a time to do it, GODSPEAK: You know how the now is the time because Now what? winds of fortune work, but right we had to redo every- now Team Penske enjoys a bel- thing we had anyway,” I always go back to the theory lowing jib. What? Logano said of the new proposed by former Nashville KEN’S CALL: Penske also has a Mustang. “That seems to Joey Logano won at Las Vegas a week after teammate Tennessean motorsports writer third wheel, Ryan Blaney, who be paying dividends for Brad Keselowski captured the flag at Atlanta. Team Larry Woody, who suggested has done no better than 22nd so us now.” Penske has seen early success with the new aero/motor tossing a rabid badger in every far. If they get him going, watch package. [AP/JOHN LOCHER] cockpit to liven things up. Given out. 2. NASCAR’s NASCAR’s reluctance to see the observation “But still work to do. It’s been happy with his car brilliance in that, I will instead early. Three different yet this season. “The last opt for patience and the insti- FEUD OF THE WEEK The Cup Series made its winners, three races; so two weeks we’ve been tutional knowledge that no full aero/engine package we’ll take this one and in right field at the start eventual landing spot, rules- DENNY HAMLIN VS. KURT debut at Las Vegas, with head to Phoenix.” of practice, and they just wise, will be universally loved BUSCH: Hamlin was not happy mixed reviews. NASCAR keep scrambling and by all. about having to play follow-the- is poking and prodding 3. Harvick watch taking big swings at it leader behind Busch, who was at the data gathered to to get us close,” he said. — Ken Willis, ken.willis a tick slower on older tires, but date. “I think it was good When the Cup Series “Hopefully, we can get @news-jrnl.com impassable because of the new to see directionally that circus hits Phoenix and that figured out.” Count aero/motor combo. guys (came) up through ISM Raceway, you have on it Sunday. GODWIN KELLY’S TAKE: This the pack and make to keep one eye on Kevin NASCAR CUP is something new in the Cup a pass for the lead,” Harvick. Harvick has — Godwin Kelly, STANDINGS Series — faster cars that NASCAR Vice President piled up nine wins at the godwin.kelly@ can’t pass. “(When) he ran Steve O’Donnell said. 1-mile oval. He hasn’t news-jrnl.com 1. Joey Logano 133 the bottom (racing lane) then 2. Kevin Harvick 131 there’s nothing anyone could do 3. Denny Hamlin 127 about it,” Hamlin said. HealthHealth 4. Kyle Busch LocalLocal News 121News LocalLocal NewsNews Local News 5. Brad Keselowski EducationFAITH115 Local News PagePagePage 85 8 6. Kyle Larson PagePagePagePage102 10 62 2 PagePagePage 2 66 GODWIN’S PICKS 7. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 99 FOR PHOENIX 8. Erik Jones 98 8. Martin Truex Jr. 98 LAS VEGAS AMPSONSAMPSON COUNTY’SOUNTY’S COMMUNITYOMMUNITY NEWSPAPEREWSPAPER FREE WINNER: Kevin Harvick SSAMPSON C C10.OUNTY’SKurt Busch C COMMUNITY95 N NEWSPAPER FREE REST OF TOP 5: Chase Elliott, 11. Aric Almirola 92 Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Kurt THREE THINGS WE LEARNED 12. Alex Bowman 85 Busch 13. Clint Bowyer 83 FIRST ONE OUT: Ty Dillon 1. Two for Kyle 14. Chase Elliott 81 DARK HORSE: Ricky Stenhouse 15. Ryan Blaney 69 Jr. Kyle Busch continued 16. William Byron 66 DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: The his assault on NASCAR’s VOLUMETheVOLUME 9, ISSUE9, ISSUE 50 50 Sampson17. Jimmie Johnson 65 Weekly TheTheVOLUME 10, ISSUE 10Sampson Sampson WeeklyWeekly TheVOLUME 11, ISSUE 39 Sampson Weekly competition tightens up in the minor-league series 18. Daniel Suarez 63 front pack because of the size of with two more wins, 19. Ryan Newman 62 this oval. but finished third in the www.thesampsonweekly.comwww.thesampsonweekly.comwww.thesampsonweekly.com 20. Paul Menard 61 WeekWeekWeek of Week September ofof December Decemberof March 18-24, 7-13,8-14,7-13, 2020 201820192018 Cup race. “I think we passed the most cars so I think we were the most INSIDEINSIDEINSIDE MOTOR MOUTHS INSIDE WHAT’S ON TAP RoseboroRoseboro ChristmasChristmas PODCAST impressive,” he said, HelpingMayorMayor Hands Voices Voices Determined Citizen’s Citizen’s And The Winners Are... “but that doesn’t matter 2019 ALIVECUP SERIES: AFTERTicketGuardian 500 FIVE Two Additional Stay west, young man, stay because we don’t have a Kyle Busch carries the checkered flag after winning SITE: ISM Raceway (1-mile oval) Parade-Parade- UnderUnder west. Horace Greeley didn’t trophy. Whatever.” the Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas. He wonFrustrationSEASONtheFrustrationTruck to “BackSCHEDULE: ANNOUNCED Friday,with thewithqualifying Blue” DOT/24 DOT/24 exactly say that, but he wasn’t a Series race Friday, but finished third in Sunday’s Cup (Fox Sports 1, 6 p.m.). Saturday, Deathsthethe LightsLightsthis Week NASCAR fan. 2. Top-5 for Kurt race. [AP/BENJAMIN HAGER] practice (Fox Sports 1, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.). Sunday, race (Fox, Faith Tune in online at Kurt Busch has taken a we know we’ve gotFaithLocalEducationsome News “If it’s entertaining for coverage beings at 3 p.m., racing PagePagePage 7 10 7 www.news-journalonline.com/ liking to the new pack- more work to do.” Page 2 people to watch, it really at 3:30 p.m.) From COVID-19 daytonamotormouths age. At least that’s what does not matter to me a his performance sheet 3. Package reaction bit. Whatever it is, it is, XFINITY: Xfinity 200 shows — two top-five fin- the rules are the same SITE: ISM Raceway ishes in a row. “I’m really NASCAR’s new Cup pack- for everybody.” SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox proud of everybody to age made its debut at Sports 1, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.). get a top-five,” he said. Las Vegas. “Yeah, I mean — Godwin Kelly, Saturday, qualifying (Fox Sports “Now we’ve got two I really don’t care,” driver godwin.kelly@ 1, 12:30 p.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, top-fives this year, but Chase Elliott (ninth)Localsaid. News news-jrnl.com 4 p.m.) EntertainmentEntertainment PageSports 4 PagePage 9 9 DuringDuring Tuesday Tuesday night’s night’s City City Council Council meeting, meeting, Mayor Mayor Lew Lew Starling Starling voiced voiced many many of of the the concernsconcerns frustrating frustrating Clinton Clinton businesses businesses and and citizens citizens over over the the issue issue of of Hwy Hwy 24. 24. 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On Monday, the Sampson County Board of The last day to request an Absentee Ballot is Tuesday October 27, 2020. Election Elections met to discuss the naming of an Officials noted that “If the voter lives in a facility such as a nursing home, and the Interim Elections Director on the heels of the voter’s near relative or legal guardian is not available, the voter or the facility may recent resignation of Emily C. Devane that arrange to have the county board of elections schedule a visit by a Multipartisan took effect on September 14th. Assistance Team to provide assistance and serve as witnesses.”

Devane took the Director’s helm at the Sampson The General Election will be held on Tuesday November 3, 2020. Sampson County County Board of Elections in October 2019. residents are eligible to vote in the following categories: US President, US Senate, Her sudden resignation could not come at a US House of Representatives, NC Governor, NC Lieutenant Governor, NC Attorney more pressing time with the general election General, NC Auditor, NC Commissioner of Agriculture, NC Commissioner of less than 45 days away and perhaps the most Insurance, NC Commissioner of Labor, NC Secretary of State, NC Superintendent important Presidential election in our lifetime of Public Instruction, NC Treasurer, NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Seat 01, NC and with Early Voting beginning in less than Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 02, NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat a month. 04, NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 05, NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 06, NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 07, NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 13, NC State Senate In 2020, the in-person early voting period District 10, NC House of Representatives District 04 Seat 03, NC State Senate District begins Thursday, October 15, and ends 10, NC House of Representatives District 022, NC District Court of Judge District 04 Saturday, October 31. During early voting, Seat 03, NC House of Representatives District 022, NC District Court of Judge District voters may cast a ballot at any early voting site 04 Seat 04, NC House of Representatives District 022, NC District Court of Judge in their county. This is different from Election District 04 Seat 05, NC House of Representatives District 022, NC District Court of Day when registered voters must vote at their Judge District 04 Seat 06, NC House of Representatives District 022, NC District Court assigned precinct. of Judge District 04 Seat 07, NC House of Representatives District 022, NC District Court of Judge District 04 Seat 08, Sampson County Board of Commissioners District In an extended Closed Session on Monday, the meeting came back into Open Session, 02, Sampson County Register of Deeds, Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation with the board naming a new Interim Elections Director, Niya Raynor. Raynor has District Supervisor. worked in the Elections office as the Deputy Director since July of this year. The board also agreed to start advertising immediately for a new Director. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the day of the election, Tuesday, November 3rd. One-stop early voting will be held at the Old Badcock Furniture As of Friday September 18th, the Sampson County Board of Elections has had over Building (317 Northeast BLVD, Clinton, NC), NC Justice Academy (200 W. College 2476 requests so far for Absentee Ballots. St, Salemburg, NC), Harrells Fire Dept Training Center (915 Ward Rd, Harrells, NC), Newton Grove Fire Station (313 W. Weeksdale St, Newton Grove, NC), Plainview Fire Requesting an Absentee Ballot is actually quite easy. According to Election Officials, Station (5041 Plainview HWY, Dunn, NC). One-stop early voting will be open from “A person can request an absentee ballot by downloading and completing a 2020 Thursday, October 15th until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31st. Monday-Friday Absentee Ballot Request Form and sending it to us through the Postal Service. One 8AM-7:30PM, Saturday 8AM-3PM, and Sunday 1PM-4PM. Canvass will be held in can also obtain the said form by going on our website and accessing the portal relating the Sampson Board of Elections office at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13th. to the absentee ballot request form, fill it out and email it to us. The request form can be completed by the voter or a near relative.” PUBLIC NOTICE In 2020, all registered North Carolina voters, including voters serving in the military DOCKET NO. SP-25199, SUB 0 or living overseas, can request an absentee ballot online through the Absentee Ballot APPLICATION OF MEMBER EMC SOLAR FIVE, LLC Request Portal. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE

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Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. Ayers, Executive North Carolina Warehouse Director, Public Staff - North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4326 120 Mallard St. Authorized Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300 or to The Kenansville, NC 28349 Warehouse: (910) 593-1301 Honorable Josh Stein, Attorney General of North Carolina, 9001 Independent Sales: (910) 290-2979 Distributor Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9001. Written Hours: MWF 8-12, Tu/Th 8-5 www.neagri.com statements may be emailed to [email protected]. Week of September 18-24, 2020 www.thesampsonweekly.com 3 LOCAL NEWS SCHOOL, cont. from P. 1 ber of children in the classroom. Trajectory of Confirmed Cases Over 14 Days -North Carolina’s trajectory of lab-confirmed cases is declining. “We are able to open this option because most North Carolinians have doubled down on our safety and prevention measures and stabilized our numbers,” said Trajectory in Percent of Tests Returning Positive Over 14 Days Governor Roy Cooper. “North Carolinians are doing the hard work to improve -North Carolina’s trajectory in percent of tests returning positive is declining. our numbers and trends. Many people are wearing masks, keeping social dis- tance and being careful to protect others as well as themselves. We have shown Trajectory in Hospitalizations Over 14 Days that listening to the science works. And I’m proud of our resolve.” -North Carolina’s trajectory of hospitalizations is declining.

As the Governor announced in July, every district will continue to have flex- In addition to these metrics, the state continues building capacity to be able to ibility to select Plan A, B or C based on their unique needs. In addition, dis- adequately respond to an increase in virus spread. These areas include: tricts should still provide an option for families to select all remote learning for their students. Read the Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit to learn more Laboratory Testing about the requirements under each plan. -Access to testing has expanded. No-cost testing events are being deployed across the state and testing turnaround times have improved. Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shared an update on North Carolina’s data trends. Dr. Cohen Tracing Capability explained that North Carolina has seen a sustained leveling or decrease of key -Contact tracers continue to be hired to bolster the efforts of local health de- metrics. partments. A new exposure notification app will be launched soon.

“Our trends show that we are on the right track. It’s up to all of us to protect our Personal Protective Equipment progress. Our individual actions like those 3 Ws will help keep our school doors -Personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies are stable open.,” said Secretary Cohen. North Carolina education leaders gave statements in support of Governor Dr. Cohen also explained that as schools have opened, the current science shows Cooper’s announcement. that younger children are less likely to become infected, have symptoms, expe- rience severe disease or spread the virus. Mark Johnson, Superintendent of NC Department of Public Instruction: “It’s great news today that we are a step closer to providing the option of in-person “It’s great news today that we are a step closer to providing the option of in-per- learning to families who want their children to return to school. While the son learning to families who want their children to return to school,” said Su- Governor, the State Board of Education, and I have our differences, I join perintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson. “While the Governor, the with them today to encourage local school board members to take advantage State Board of Education, and I have our differences, I join with them today of this change and open all schools safely. I thank the many parents and teach- to encourage local school board members to take advantage of this change and ers across North Carolina who have been vocal advocates on this important open all schools safely. I thank the many parents and teachers across North Car- issue.” olina who have been vocal advocates on this important issue.” Eric Davis, Chair of NC State Board of Education: “For the past 6 months, “For the past 6 months, superintendents, principals, teachers and local BOE superintendents, principals, teachers and local BOE have worked diligently have worked diligently to care for the safety of our students and staff while to care for the safety of our students and staff while educating our children. educating our children. While we are anxious to return all students, we know While we are anxious to return all students, we know that teachers, princi- that teachers, principals, and students need a gradual transition over the next pals, and students need a gradual transition over the next 3 months. I ask our 3 months. I ask our parents to remain patient, knowing that we are moving as parents to remain patient, knowing that we are moving as quickly as is safely quickly as is safely possible. And I ask our teachers to continue to assist our possible. And I ask our teachers to continue to assist our students by support- students by supporting this deliberate, thoughtful transition,” said Eric Davis, ing this deliberate, thoughtful transition.” Chairman of the State Board of Education.

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BLUE, cont. from P. 1 Sessoms explained that in 2014, when the organization began, they began a mis- sion to get citizens to donate $7 to provide a meal for one First Responder. “The support was unbelievable,” exclaimed Sessoms. “Many people want to help but don’t know how, by putting it together and planning it out they now can say thank you in a big way.”

The group is thankful for the outpouring of support that they have received and in turn they can show support for our local first responders. “We have many churches who help us. This last event we asked for two volunteers from each church, to come together and help us prepare bags and get everything ready. We just want to thank everyone who came out to help us.”

Helping Hands is important in many ways noted Sessoms. “Businesses can show their support for our community. Churches, with people from many walks of life, get together for a greater good and get to be the Hands and Feet of our Lord sharing love.”

“We have nothing to do with politics so it’s just individuals who want to serve officer in Texas was shot “execution style” while simply pumping gas. He was 47 others. I hope our name becomes a standard county name and people recognize us and had two children. Sessoms said, “I cried when I heard the news coverage of as a group of individuals who are doing good things for others.” this story... My thoughts were “What can I do to help make a difference?” Well it came to me I can’t help them (meaning the officers in Texas), but I can make a The group is currently sponsoring a “Back the Blue” campaign to get citizens difference in our/my County (Sampson County). So, in October of 2014 Helping to put blue bows on their mailboxes to “let local law enforcement know that we Hands began with a committee of individuals who wanted to make a difference.” support them!” The blue bows can be purchase at Bryant’s Florist, Parker and Company and Chris and Company. Sessoms said the main goal of the organization is “To keep our hearts open to the needs of our First Responders and to help all of them know they are loved by The next scheduled event for Helping Hands will be held in April 2021 at Hubbs Sampson County and we appreciate all they do for us.” Farm Inc. There will be a fair, dancing and music and a meal served to approxi- mately 2600 First Responders. Churches are being asked to help with the event. The non-profit organization is made up of concerned citizens from across the If you would like to donate to Helping Hands or become a volunteer to help at one county. “We have a committee of many individuals,” noted Sessoms. “Business of their events, contact Chris Sessoms at (910)592-1337 or email them at helping- Owners, Teachers, Pastors, First Responders and local citizens.” [email protected].

In 2015, Helping Hands fed First Responders and their families for the first time. In 2020, the organization presented a check to a deputy who had lost everything in a house fire. In March of this year, Helping Hands provided all the employees of Sampson Regional with a meal and dessert as appreciation for being Hero’s in the battle with Covid.

This week, Helping Hands served all law officers with a take-out meal and a whole cake for their families Sessoms stated that the group recognizes the chal- lenges that Law Enforcement are facing right now in their jobs... “for protecting us...” remarked Sessoms. The event took place at Clinton Community Church on Monday and Wednesday, serving over 186 law enforcement officers a hot meal.

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Some people are at higher risk of getting very sick with COVID-19. People Season Underway at higher risk should call their doctor if they develop symptoms of fever or cough. You are at higher risk if you: • Are 65 years and older • Live in a nursing home or long-term care facility • Have a high-risk condition that includes: – Cancer – Chronic Kidney Disease – Chronic lung disease – Heart disease with complications – Compromised immune system – Obesity — body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher – Sickle Cell Disease – Other underlying medical conditions, particularly if not well controlled, such as diabetes, renal failure or liver disease Drivers traveling on North Carolina roadways are likely seeing what has become an election year tradition – a lot of campaign signs. People who are pregnant should be monitored since they are known to be at A state law passed in 2011 allows campaign signs to be placed in the state road right risk for severe viral illness. of way as early as 30 days before the start of early voting, which starts on October 15. That means signs legally started going into place this week. To date, data on COVID-19 has shown pregnancy might be at an increased risk for severe illness. There are restrictions regarding the signs. They include: -Whoever places a sign is required to get the permission of any property owner of Call your doctor or 911 right away if you have: • Shortness of breath • Dif- a residence, business or religious institution fronting the right of way where a sign ficulty breathing • Chest pain or pressure • Confusion • Inability to wake or would be placed; stay awake • Blue lips -No sign is permitted in the right of way of a limited-access highway such as an interstate; Anyone with symptoms or thinks they have been exposed to COVID-19 -No sign can be closer than 3 feet from the edge of the pavement of the road; should get tested. -No sign can obscure motorist visibility at an intersection; -No sign can be higher than 42 inches above the edge of the pavement; If someone tests positive for COVID-19, we want to help ensure that they -No sign can be larger than 864 square inches; and have the resources they need to get better and to protect their loved ones and -No sign can obscure or replace another sign. neighbors. Most people with COVID-19 recover without needing medical care. If you are experiencing severe, life threatening symptoms, seek imme- The N.C. Department of Transportation has the authority to remove any signs that violate these rules. If anyone else removes or vandalizes a sign, they could be sub- diate medical care. ject to a Class 3 misdemeanor citation from law enforcement. There are two kinds of tests available for COVID-19: viral tests and anti- Campaign signs can remain in place for 10 days after the November 3 election. body tests. A viral (or diagnostic) test tells someone if they currently have Signs still in the right of way after the deadline are in violation of state law, and the COVID-19. An antibody test tells someone if they had the virus before. NCDOT is authorized to remove and dispose of them. Structure Fire Destroys Home on Alston Street

CLINTON- According to Stephen Lovette, Fire Chief with the Clinton Fire De- partment, the Clinton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 3:43 a.m. on Monday morning on Alston Street. “The person making the initial 911 call did know the exact location of the fire and nearby Clinton Police units were able to locate the fire and direct responding fire fighters to the correct location. Crews arrived to find a single-family residence partially involved with fire. Crews began suppression activities and when conditions allowed began an initial life safe- ty search. During the search it was determined there were no occupants inside. The fire was held to the area of the bedrooms and extension throughout the residence was kept to a man- ageable level. Sampson County Emergency Man- agement was re- quested as crews stayed on the fire ground until around 6:00 a.m. extinguishing hot Building Products spots.” Achieve Clinton Fire De- Believe partment was as- Tarheel ChalleNGe offers young sisted by Clinton men and women the opportunity Police, Taylors Bridge, Halls, to believe in themselves and Salemburg, and therefore achieve in life. Thank You Herring Fire De- partments Also, by To dream is to wish. Sampson County To believe is to know. to all First Responders, Healthcare EMS and Samp- son County Emer- To achieve is to realize that dream! Professionals and Front Line Workers gency Manage- ment. The scene for their service and sacrifice was turned over Tarheel ChalleNGe to the Sampson County Fire Mar- PO Box 39 • 600 N. Main Street shall’s office for Salemburg, NC • 910-525-5520 investigation. www.ngycp.org 6 www.thesampsonweekly.com Week of September 18-24, 2020 Not AFAITH Popularity Contest Every Human Heart Has a Throne: Perversions of Christian Ethics against them. The reason is not only allegiance, but ethics. Every human heart has a throne -- something or someone sits on that throne and rules over our desires, behaviors and attitudes. If Christ is not on that throne, then we are not disciples of Christ. We are not following him. The Israelites had their own de- sires on the throne of their hearts and their ethics -- their moral decision-making, showed it.

When moral-decision making is shifted away from God and based on ourselves, our desires, and our feelings, we have perverted Christian ethics. We have per- verted discipleship. There are two primary ways this happens: Legalism and Nominalism.

Legalism puts the primary focus of moral-decision making on the application of rules rather than God. One of the finest examples we have of this in Scripture is the Pharisees. The Pharisees magnified religious rules and traditions over exalt- ing God. Jesus encountered the Pharisees in Scripture over and over again, and their goal was always to find out what He was teaching and find ways to stop Him. Because rules and traditions were seated on the throne of their heart, they missed God in the flesh.

Nominalism is quite different. Nominalism tends to put the focus of ethics on the self and tends to elevate freedom from rules so that our moral obligations to please God is all but ignored. When we are nominal, we aren’t taking our faith Jesus encountered many people. seriously. We are talking the talk, but we aren’t walking the walk. Usually when we shift Christian ethics to a nominal view, we are putting our self on the throne Many people are familiar with Jesus’ command to “follow me.” In Matthew 4, of our heart. Moral decision-making becomes about what is best for us and we a story is recorded of how Jesus was walking along the sea and saw two broth- fall down a slippery-slope towards hedonism, the pursuit of our own pleasure as ers, Simon (aka Peter) and Andrew. “Come, follow me” Jesus told them (Mt. the highest and all-encompassing good. A nominal Christian is just that: they 4:19, NIV) and immediately they did as he said. say they are a Christian, but as long as their own desires are on the throne of their hearts, they are far from being Christian. This is what disciples do: they follow Jesus. The most important question we could ask ourselves is the question, “Am I following Him.” This is not only a The truest way to not pervert Christian ethics, for a Christian none-the-less, is to question of allegiance but a question of ethics. Our beliefs shape our actions approach moral-decisions from a biblical perspective, using Jesus as our model. and to act ethically means to act in accord with a certain accepted rules of con- He lived a morally perfect life without sin, and even though our thinking and duct in a consistent manner. acting are impaired by sin, God is constantly conforming us to the image of Christ. In the book of Numbers, Moses records in historical narrative the wanderings of the Israelites. Not long into their journey, the Israelites grow complacent Jesus encountered many people, and so do we. Are our with the manna that God provides them to eat and they reminisce about the words (beliefs) and our deeds (ethics) lining up with each food they once ate as slaves under Egyptian oppression. God sent them quail other and lining up with what is true? Are the people we en- to eat, and Numbers 11 tells us that for two days they did nothing but gather counter constantly seeing a legalist, a nominalist, or some- one striving to be more like Christ? quail and while the meat was still in their teeth, the anger of the LORD burned Will Matthews

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FAMILY FEATURES nacks are a way of life for people of all ages, but especially children, who consume about 25% of their daily calories from snacks, according to research published in the “Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.” Providing nutritionally Dairy: Did You Know? balanced snacks for your children at home can make for a happy and healthy day. SPlanning snacks that are as delicious as they are healthy is a winning solution, and Dairy foods can add taste and versatility to your n Milk, cheese and yogurt are good sources of snacks are a simple way to add more nutrition to your child’s diet. plate, but they also deliver a unique package of high-quality protein, which is essential for For example, low-fat and fat-free dairy foods are essential to children’s growth and essential nutrients important for good health. growth and maintenance of muscle and other overall wellness. They provide calcium and vitamin D, two nutrients kids don’t get enough n Milk has a unique combination of nine proteins within the body. of, according to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines recommend essential nutrients: protein; calcium; potassium; n Enjoying dairy foods like milk, cheese and 2-3 servings of low-fat and fat-free dairy foods every day, depending on the child’s age. phosphorus; vitamins A, D and B12; riboflavin yogurt as part of a healthy diet is associated Giving kids a role in the preparation can give them added incentive to enjoy healthy and niacin. Each of these nutrients is a key with many health bonuses, including reduced ingredient of milk and they all work together to risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and high treats, and these recipes are all easy enough that kids can make them on their own (or with help keep bodies healthy. blood pressure. minimal assistance). Giving your kids the ability to play a role in the kitchen and create is a gift that can last a lifetime. The culinary skills they develop early in life can give them the confidence and know-how to cook nutritious meals for themselves as teens and adults. Get more ideas to get kids cooking and snacking smart at milkmeansmore.org.

Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip Prep time: 5 minutes Servings: 4 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 dash cinnamon apples, graham crackers or other dipper of choice In bowl, six Greek yogurt, peanut butter and cinnamon until smooth. Serve with apples, graham crackers or another dipper of choice.

Good Morning Yogurt Parfait Prep time: 5 minutes Servings: 1 1/2 cup sliced or diced fruit, any variety 6 ounces low-fat or fat-free vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup granola or other cereal (optional) In small bowl or cup, layer fruit and yogurt, starting with fruit on bottom. Top with cereal or granola, if desired. Note: This recipe can be made using low-fat or non-fat cottage cheese sweetened with honey and cinnamon. Good Morning Yogurt Parfait Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip

Frozen Banana Pops Prep time: 2 hours Servings: 8 4 large bananas, peeled 8 wooden ice pop sticks 2 cups vanilla non-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter Cut each banana in half and carefully insert wooden ice pop stick in bottom of each, about one-third into banana. Place bananas on large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze bananas until partially frozen, about 30 minutes. Carefully dip each banana in tall pint glass of vanilla yogurt to coat, leaving 1/2-inch at bottom of banana uncoated. Return yogurt- coated bananas to parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze until completely firm, about 1 hour. Microwave peanut butter until smooth and creamy, about 30-45 seconds. Drizzle peanut butter evenly over bananas then place on baking sheet to freeze until peanut butter is firm, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately or wrap each banana in plastic wrap and store in freezer up to 3 months. Frozen Banana Pops Content from the Fayetteville Observer ACC THIS WEEK All times Eastern

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When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday When: Cardinal Stadium, Louisville,Ky. TV: ABC 1. Clemson (1­0): TrevorLawrencelaunched his Heisman campaign with 351yards passing while accounting forthree touch­ downs in alittle morethan one half. 2. NotreDame (1­0): NotreDame strug­ gled abit early against Duke. Nowthe Irish face aSouth Florida team coached by ex­Clemson offensivecoordinatorJeff Scott. 3. North Carolina (1­0): North Carolina’s game against Charlottewas canceled after COVID­19 contract tracing protocols left the 49ers' offensiveline depleted. 4. Louisville (1­0): Aunit thatposted 10 tackles forloss against the Hilltoppers offersplenty of optimism, but an show­ down against Miami should reveal more. 5. Virginia Tech (0­0): Due to “COVID­19 concerns,” the Hokies season opener has been postponed, so we won’tbeafforded our firstlook at Virginia Tech until Sept. 26. 6. Miami (1­0): Has Miami finally found a quarterback? Newcomer D’Eriq King, a transfer from Houston, passed for144 yardsand ranfor 83 moreinhis debut. Louisville’s Javian Hawkins ranked second in the ACCand seventh nationally ayear ago when he piled up a 7. Pitt (1­0): The feeling hereisthatPitt school­record1,525 yardsrushing. PHOTO COURTESYOFTHE ACC could be the surprise of the league in 2020 and a55­0 win overAustin Peay did nothing to change that. Can speedyLouisville slip by Miami? 8. Florida State(0­1): Afterdropping a Keys forMiami But it wassenior Dez Fitzpat­ Cardinals hadtwo fumbles, penal­ season­opening 16­13 decision at home rick and sophomoreBraden Smith ties, made poor decisions on kick­ to Georgia Tech, the Seminoles must stew Unlock the passing attack: who led the Cardinals in the open­ off returns and punted poorly foraweek beforefacing Miami. Houston grad transfer D’Eriq King ing victoryagainst Western Ken­ against the Hilltoppers. Western 9. Virginia (0­0):ThankstoCOVID­19, wasefficient, completing 16 of 24 tucky. Kentuckyscored twoofits three which canceled the Cavaliers’ firsttwo passes for144 yardsand atouch­ Miami’s secondarywill be chal­ touchdowns in the game off spe­ games,Virginia won’topen the season down in the opening win against lenged to keep that trio from get­ cial teams errorsafter recovering a until hosting DukeonSept. 26. UAB. But it wasthe 83 yardsKing ting behind them in what will al­ fumbled snaponapunt and block­ 10.N.C.State(0­0): N.C. State gets ready contributed to Miami’s 337­yard most certainly be manydeep ing another one. forits season opener against Wake Forest, rushing total that wasmost dam­ throws from Louisville quarter­ which has wonthree straightgames in the aging against the Blazers. back Micale Cunningham. Prediction series. Ayear ago, the Hurricanes torched Louisville’s secondaryfor Keys forLouisville Louisville 37,Miami 34: Louis­ 11.Georgia Tech (1­0): Things mayfinally 253 passing yardsand aschool­ ville has taken agiant leapforward be looking up forthe YellowJackets,who recordsix touchdowns. So King Success in the run game: If Mi­ in just one season under coach opened the season last week by stunning will need to stayinthe pocket ami allows sophomoreJavian ScottSatterfield. The Cardinals Florida State,16­13,inTallahassee. longer and displaybettertiming Hawkins to gettothe edgetoo of­ looked significantly improvedon 12.Boston College (0­0): The Eagles are with his receiversagainst an im­ ten, it will result in big gains and defense against Western Ken­ equipped to bull their waytovictories on provedCardinal secondaryinor­ forcethe Hurricanes to bring more tucky, limiting the Hilltoppersto the road with the bulk of aveteran offen­ der to repeat last year’s success defensivesupporttocontain him. just 248 total yards—their lowest sivefront returning and RB David Bailey. and 52­27 victory. With Miami focused on containing against an FBS opponent in two Win the deep battle: Louisville Hawkins, it will createopportuni­ years. 13.Duke(0­1): New starting quarterback Chase Bricelooked impressiveinhis Duke boasts one of the best and swiftest ties forCunningham and the Car­ It maytakealast­minutedrive, debut and the Blue Devils maybeable to receiving corps in the nation, led dinals receiverstomakeplays in but Louisville continues the mo­ throw ascareinto moreopponents. by All­ACCplaymaker Tutu At­ the passing game. mentum it established in Satter­ well. Improve special teams: The field’s debut season 14.WakeForest (0­1): The Deacons may have discoveredtheir next All­ACCreceiv­ er against Clemson as redshirtfreshman BEST OF THE REST Taylor Morin had nine catches for93yards. 15.Syracuse (0­1): The Orange trailed just Wake Forest at N.C. State Syracuse at Pittsburgh Central Florida 10­6 entering the fourth quarteratna­ tionally ranked North Carolina on Sat­ When: 8p.m. Saturday When: Noon Saturday at Georgia Tech urday, then imploded in a31­6loss. Where: Carter­FinleyStadium in Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pa. When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday Raleigh, N.C. TV: ACCNetwork Where: BobbyDodd Stadium, TV: ACCNetwork Notes: The Pantherscracked the Atlanta, Ga. Notes: The Demon Deacons are national rankings after routing FCS TV: ABC coming off an opening thrashing Austin Peay in their opener,de­ PLAYER TO WATCH Notes: The YellowJackets pulled a at the hands of Clemson. But spitemissing sevenplayers due to they’ll attempt to extend awin­ COVID­19 protocols.All seven semi­stunner in the opener,edg­ JeffSims ning streak to four straightagainst should be back forPitt’sACC ing Florida State.Now Tech must an N.C. State team hoping to re­ opener against Syracuse,which refocus against American Athletic Quarterback, bound from its firstlosing season struggled on offense (202 total ConferencepowerUCF,which Georgia Tech in six years. yards, sevensacks) at UNC. returns 16 starters from a10­3 club. The true freshman made his debut amajor suc­ cess by throwing for277 yardsand atouchdown, rushing for64yards and ACCLEADERS leading the YellowJack­ ets to a16­13 victory at Florida State.

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ROUNDING IT OUT Passing yards Passing TDs Rushing yards Receiving yards Scoring PlayerYds. PlayerYds. PlayerYds. PlayerYds. PlayerPts. Saturday(all times Eastern) T. Lawrence, Clem...... 351 M. Cunningham, Lou...... 3 C. Harris,Mia...... 134 D. Fitzpatrick, Lou...... 110 J. Williams,UNC ...... 18 Time Matchup TV M. Cunningham, Lou.343 I. Book, ND ...... 1 K. Williams,ND...... 112 B. Smith, Lou...... 110 B. Potter,Clem...... 13 Noon Boston College at Duke ESPN3 S. Howell, UNC...... 295 T. Lawrence, Clem...... 1 T. Etienne,Clem ...... 102 D. Brown, UNC ...... 94 V. Davis,Pitt...... 12 2:30 p.m. South Florida at NotreDame USA K. Pickett, Pitt...... 277 S. Howell, UNC...... 1 D. King, Mia...... 83 K. Williams,ND...... 93 T. SibleyJr.,Pitt...... 12 J. Sims,GT...... 277 Three otherstied...... 1 M. Carter, UNC...... 78 T. Morin, WF ...... 93 Three moreplayers...... 12 4p.m. The Citadel at Clemson ACCN

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I am proud to support our brave men and women who make up our First Responders, Healthcare Professionals, Farming Community and Front Line Workers. Thank you for your bravery, dedication and commitment! Smith Tire Sales, Inc. Sheriff Jimmy Thornton Custom Wheels, New & Used Tires Wholesale & Retail 1824 Hobbton Hwy. Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-7390 Week of September 18-24, 2020 www.thesampsonweekly.com 13 CRIME CRIME REPORTS 09-11 Michelle Hines, 42, Newton Grove. Speed- Bond $1000. Trial Date 10-15-20 09-10 Big Blue of Clinton reported Shoplift- 09-08 Jimmy Clifton Sanders, 46, Clin- ing 70/55. Trial Date 11-19-20 09-14 Ryan McCray Walker, 38, Winston Salem. ing- clothing $90, tools $100. ton. Driving While License Revoked. Bond 09-11 Junie Martin Ammons, 40, Clinton. As- OFA- FTA Assault Govt Official/Employee, OFA- 09-11 Michael Ashley of Clinton reported $1000. Trial Date 09-14-20 sault on a Female. Bond $500. Trial Date 10- FTS Resisting Public Officer, OFA- FTA License Theft from Motor Vehicle. 09-08 Zachary Ray Williams, 26, Clinton. 19-20 Plate Frame/Cover Violation. Bond $5000. Trial 09-10 Augustine Farm Inc of Autryville re- Assault on a Female. Trial Date 10-19-20 09-11 Tracey Smith, 38, Clinton. Computer Date 10-21-20 ported a Motor Vehicle Theft. 09-08 Jaquan Fredrick McLean, 23, Clinton. Trespass. Bond $500. Trial Date 11-09-20 09-15 Terry Lynn Smith, 46, Clinton. Possess 09-10 Zachary Honeycutt of Clinton report- Conspire Commit Felony Larceny, Forgery of 09-11 Ed Smith, 49, Clinton. Computer Trespass. Meth, Misdemeanor Larceny. Bond $5000. Trial ed a Breaking & Entering, Damage to Prop- Instrument, Uttering Forged Instrument, Con- Bond $500. Trial Date 11-09-20 Date 10-02-20 erty. spiracy, Obstructing Justice, Bond $17500. 09-11 Amanda Lewis, 31, Clinton. Second De- 09-15 Darrell Wayne Royal Jr, 32, Salemburg. 09-10 Nery Hernandez of Clinton reported a Trial Date 10-21-20 gree Trespass. Bond $5000. Trial Date 10-27-20 Trespass. Bond $500. Trial Date 10-01-20 Motor Vehicle Theft automobile $4000. 09-08 Michael Moore, 48, Roseboro. Failure 09-11 John Moore, 31, Clinton. Order for Arrest/ 09-15 Tamika Maria Pickett, 30, Rose Hill. 09-10 Dwayne Oreshack of Clinton reported to Appear On Probation Violation Court Date. Viol of Release. Bond $5000. Trial Date 10-27- (WFA) Second Degree Trespass. Trial Date 11- A Burglary/Breaking & Entering, Destruc- Bond $190.00. Trial Date 09-30-20 20 10-20 tion/Damage/Vandalism of Property. 09-08 Bobby James Parker, 28, Newton 09-11 James Edward Holmes, 40, Autryville. 09-15 Georgia Beatty, 67, Willard. (WFA) Sec- 09-11 C Allen Farms LLC of Harrells re- Grove. Failure to Appear. Bond $500. Trial Larceny. Trial Date 11-09-20 ond Degree Trespass. Trial Date 11-10-20 ported a Motor Vehicle Theft. Date 09-15-20 09-11 Isaia Jesus Monjaras, 36, Godwin. Pos- 09-15 James Williams, 76, Clinton. Second De- 09-11 Natalie Salinski of Clinton reported a 09-08 Michael Lyn Maldonado, 43, Clinton. session of Cocaine. Bond $2000. Trial Date 09- gree Trespass. Trial Date 10-12-20 Larceny. Simple Assault. Bond $500. Trial Date 10- 25-20 09-16 Jontal Enrigue Crutchfield, 43, Raleigh. 09-11 Walmart of Clinton reported Shoplift- 12-20 09-11 Jerome Howard Ryals, 40, Godwin. Pos- Domestic Simple Assault. Trial Date 10-08-20 ing- merchandise $52.28. 09-08 Christopher Joe Justus, 30, Clinton. sess Drug Paraphernalia, DWLR, Fict/Alt Title/ 09-16 Jonathan Tyree Lane, 27, Clinton. As- 09-12 Walmart of Clinton reported Shoplift- Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle. Trial Reg Card/Tag, Seat Belt Viol Driver, Borrow sault on a Female, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, ing- merchandise $100. Date 11-24-20 Registration Plate. Trial Date 11-09-20 Breaking & Entering, Simple Assault. Trial Date 09-13 Walmart of Clinton reported Shoplift- 09-09 Eliceo Santizo Velasquez, 30, Turkey. 09-11 Windy Gail Williamson, 41, Clinton. 10-12-20 ing- merchandise $45.33. First Degree Rape, Statutory Sex Offense Shoplifting. Trial Date 10-29-20 09-16 Jason Sylvester Scrivner, 20, Clinton. Pos- 09-13 Shelia Hobbs of Clinton reported De- Child > 13, Statutory Rape of Child <= 15, In- 09-11 Ronnie Earl Knowles Jr, 31, Salemburg. session of Firearm by Felon, PWIMSD Schedule struction/Damage/Vandalism of Property. decent Liberties with a Child, Crime Against Simple Assault. Bond $1000. Trial Date 11-24- II, PWIMSD Marijuana, Resisting Public Officer, 09-13 Roseville Baptist Church reported a Nature, Statutory Sex Offense with Child 20 Damage to Property. Trial Date 09-18-20 <= 15, FTA- No Operators License. Bond 09-11 Joshua Tyree McPhail, 19, Clinton. Pos- Burglary/Breaking & Entering. 09-16 Devrane Christopher Boykin, 20, Clinton. 09-14 PNC Bank reported Wire Fraud $751,000. Trial Date 09-18-20 sess Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia. Possession of Firearm by Felon, PWIMSD Sched- 09-09 Bryan Rodriguez, 18, Garland. Speed- 09-11 Sara Faith Davis, 19, Clinton. Drug Para- ule II, PWIMSD Schedule Marijuana, Possess $55000. ing 112/55, Careless and Reckless. Trial Date phernalia. Marijuana, Resisting Public Officer, Damage to 09-14 Maurice Blanks of Clinton reported a 10-19-20 09-11 Lisa Carr Davis, 47, Clinton. Possess Property. Trial Date 09-18-20 Motor Vehicle Theft. 09-09 Julius Ray-Atkin Monk, 39, Roseboro. Schedule IV CS, Veh/Dwelling/Place CS. Bond 09-16 Jamarian Hyleem Smith, 21, Clinton. 09-14 Dustin Myers of Clinton reported All Failure to Appear. Bond $500. Trial Date 09- $5000. Trial Date 09-25-20 PWIMSD Schedule II, PWIMSD Marijuana, Re- Other Larceny- clothing $100, money $160, 29-20 09-11 Austin Taylor Stewart, 20, Clinton. Pos- sisting Public Officer, Possess Marijuana, Damage Phone $100. 09-09 Donald Watts, 40, Clinton. Driving sess Meth. Bond $2000. Trial Date 09-25-20 to Property. Trial Date 09-18-20 09-14 George Faison of Clinton reported All While License Revoked, Fict/Alt Title/reg 09-11 Edward Neil Corbett, 41, Clinton. Possess 09-17 Stephanie Emmanuel Philippe, 22, Clinton. Other Larceny. Card/Tag, Expired Registration Card, No Lia- Schedule II, Possess Marijuana, Possess Schedule Simple Assault. Trial Date 11-10-20 bility Insurance, Child Support. Bond $1000. IV, Possess Drug Paraphernalia. Bond $300000. 09-14 Farion Ivey of Clinton reported a 09-17 Woodrow Wilson, 48, Clinton. Driving Burglary/Breaking & Entering, Destruction/ Trial Date 09-28-20 Trial Date 09-25-20 While License Revoked. Bond $500. Trial Date 09-09 Teresa Snodgrass, 45, Dunn. Crimi- 09-11 Dustin Ray Millen, 32, Clinton. Possess 10-20-20 Damage Vandalism of Property. nal Summons Misdemeanor Worthless Check. Methamphetamine, Possess Percocet. Bond 09-14 Jade Williams of Clinton reported Trial Date 09-17-20 $5000. Trial Date 09-25-20 INCIDENT REPORTS Larceny of a Firearm handgun $300, Hand- 09-09 Sidney Amonte Killett, 29, Clinton. 09-12 Mildred Michelle Suggs, 38, Clinton. 09-08 Veronica Padilla of Clinton reported a Theft gun $220, Handgun safe $250. OFA- FTC-Child Support. DWLR Aft Impaired Rev Notice. Bond $500. From Motor Vehicle. 09-09 Larry Newton, 26, Autryville. Felony Trial Date 10-01-20 09-09 Mary Hall of Clinton reported a Theft From Probation Violation, Misdemeanor Larceny. 09-12 Natasha Yvette Smith, 42, Turkey. Ob- Motor Vehicle. * The Crime Report is provided by Bond $11000. Trial Date 10-14-20 taining Property by False Pretense. Bond $1000. 09-09 Parker-Stockstill Construction Inc reported 09-09 Kenneth Blackman Tew, 56, Godwin. Trial Date 09-18-20 All Other Larceny. the Sampson County Sheriff’s Possession of Cocaine. Bond $10000. Trial 09-12 Martize Alexander Blue, 46, Newton 09-09 James Herring of Roseboro reported Theft Office and the Clinton City Date 09-18-20 Grove. Possess Heroin, Simple Possession of of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories. 09-09 Bradley Clark Hefner, 26, Dunn. Pos- Schedule VI CS, Littering > 15lbs, Failure to 09-09 Big Blue of Clinton reported Larceny of Police Department. session of Heroin, Possession of Drug Para- Heed Blue Lights and Sirens. Bond $5000. Trial clothing, $200, tools $750. phernalia. Bond $30000. Trial Date 09-18-20 Date 09-25-20 09-09 Molly Harriet Duffy, 37, Clinton. Lar- 09-12 Stephanie Ann Jack- ceny. Bond $500. Trial Date 09-14-20 son, 39, Dunn. Attempted 09-09 John Henry Fryar, 24, Clinton. OFA/ Larceny. Bond $500. Trial DWLR, OFA/No Liability Insurance. Bond Date 10-15-20 NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION $500. Trial Date 09-09-20 09-12 Adrian Rodriguez, 09-09 Tyrese Sincere Lofton, 19, Clinton. 32, Clinton. Probation Vio- WFA/Break or Enter a Motor Vehicle, WFA/ lation. Trial Date 10-05-20 SAMPSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Financial Card Theft, WFA/Break or Enter a 09-12 Erica Sheranda Motor Vehicle, Financial Card Fraud, WFA/ Satchell, 33, Salemburg. Misdemeanor Larceny. Bond $25000. Trial Speeding 74/55, DWLR. A general election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Sampson to vote in the following Date 09-18-20 Trial Date 10-19-20 contests: US President, US Senate, US House of Representatives, NC Governor, NC Lieutenant Governor, 09-09 Jordan Wayne Sills, 21, Dunn. (CS) 09-12 Sergio David Tabo- NC Attorney General, NC Auditor, NC Commissioner of Agriculture, NC Commissioner of Insurance, NC Assault on a Female, (CS) Harassing Phone ra, 34, Benson. Failure to Call. Appear. Bond $100. Trial Commissioner of Labor, NC Secretary of State, NC Superintendent of Public Instruction, NC Treasurer, NC 09-09 Coty Lejuan Register, 48, Dunn. Sex- Date 11-12-20 Supreme Court Chief Justice Seat 01, NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 02, NC Supreme Court ual Battery. Trial Date 10-12-20 09-12 Mike Earl Ware, 38, Associate Justice Seat 04, NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 05, NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 06, , NC 09-09 Ricky Devone Rich, 31, Warsaw. Fayetteville. Speeding, Communicating Threats, Trespassing. Trial Threatening Phone Calls. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 07, NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 13, NC State Senate District 10, NC House Date 10-27-20 Bond $1500. Trial Date of Representatives District 04 Seat 03, NC State Senate District 10, NC House of Representatives District 09-10 Ashton Grant Jackson, 19, Dunn. Mis- 10-19-20 022, NC District Court of Judge District 04 Seat 03, NC House of Representatives District 022, NC District demeanor Stalking. Trial Date 10-01-20 09-12 Jonathan Breedlove, Court of Judge District 04 Seat 04, NC House of Representatives District 022, NC District Court of Judge 09-10 Laura Lewis Laurie, 56, Godwin. Mis- 45, Miami. (OFA) Speed- demeanor Worthless Check. Trial Date 09-17- ing, (OFA) DWLR Not District 04 Seat 05, NC House of Representatives District 022, NC District Court of Judge District 04 Seat 20 Impaired Rev. Bond $500. 06, NC House of Representatives District 022, NC District Court of Judge District 04 Seat 07, NC House of 09-10 Emsley Britton Gilbert, 52, Dunn. DV Trial Date 10-14-20 Representatives District 022, NC District Court of Judge District 04 Seat 08, Sampson County Board of Protective Order Violation, Resisting Public 09-12 Hector M Perez-Mi- Officer. Trial Date 09-15-20 guel, 33, Newton Grove. Commissioners District 02, Sampson County Register of Deeds, Sampson County Soil and Water 09-10 Joyce Faye Barnes, 59, Clinton. Samp- Assault on a Female. Trial Conservation District Supervisor. son County Animal Control Ordinance. Bond Date 11-17-20 $500. Trial Date 10-13-20 09-13 Alex Edgardo Pine- 09-10 Eternal Shaquan Lewis, 19, Clinton. da, 38, Clinton. Driving Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the day of the election, Tuesday, November 3rd. One-stop Assault on a Female. Bond $750. Trial Date Under the Influence. Bond early voting will be held at the Old Badcock Furniture Building (317 Northeast BLVD, Clinton, NC), NC 10-27-20 $1500. Trial Date 10-15-20 Justice Academy (200 W. College St, Salemburg, NC), Harrells Fire Dept Training Center (915 Ward Rd, 09-10 Karla Herrera, 20, Dunn. Assault In- 09-13 Teresia Newkirk Harrells, NC), Newton Grove Fire Station (313 W. Weeksdale St, Newton Grove, NC), Plainview Fire flicting Serious Injury. Bond $750. Trial Date Cobb, 47, Roseboro. Dis- 10-19-20 charge Weapon Occupied Station (5041 Plainview HWY, Dunn, NC). One-stop early voting will be open from Thursday, October 09-10 Matthew Defranco, 22, Fayetteville. Property. Bond $4500. Tri- 15th until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31st. Monday-Friday 8AM-7:30PM, Saturday 8AM-3PM, and Poss Marij > ½ to 1 ½ oz, Possess Marijuana al Date 09-18-20 Sunday 1PM-4PM. Canvass will be held in the Sampson Board of Elections office at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Paraphernalia, Carrying Concealed Weapon. 09-13 Roberto Hernandez Bond $500. Trial Date 10-20-20 Sabas, 23, Warsaw. Or- November 13th. 09-10 Eddie Bronson, 78, Garland. Assault der for Arrest/FTA. Bond by Pointing a Gun. Bond $500. Trial Date $1000. Trial Date 09-29-20 Absentee voting by mail is available. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made on an absentee request 10-28-20 09-13 Bryan Alexander 09-10 John Ashley Davis, 53, Faison. Assault Goodman, 28, Roseboro. form (available on the State Board of Elections website, at the county board of elections office and where with a Deadly Weapon. Bond $1000. Trial Fail to Comply. Bond one-stop early voting is offered), and must be received in the Sampson Board of Elections office by 5:00 Date 10-12-20 $500. Trial Date 09-22-20 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27th . Absentee voting requires the voter to complete an application on the 09-10 William Maurice Moore, 22, Salem- 09-13 Donald Ashmore return envelope that must be witnessed by one qualified person or a notary public. Completed absentee burg. Possession of Firearm by Felon, Posses- Fries, 60, Newton Grove. sion of Marijuana up to 1 and a half Ounce, Failure to Appear- Crimi- ballots must be returned to the Sampson Board of Elections by 5:00 p.m. on Election Day (ballots received Possess Drug Paraphernalia, Carrying Con- nal Summons or Citation, by mail after this time will be considered timely if they are received within three business days and cealed Weapon. Bond $15000. Trial Date 09- Assault on a Female. Trial postmarked on or before Election Day). Voters may receive assistance voting a mail-in absentee ballot from 18-20 Date 10-01-20 09-10 George Faison, 56, Clinton. Commu- 09-13 Lacy Flanagan, 24, a qualified person of their choice. If the voter lives in a facility such as a nursing home, and the voter’s near nicating Threats, Simple Assault. Trial Date Raeford. Resisting Officer. relative or legal guardian is not available, the voter or the facility may arrange to have the county board of 10-13-20 Bond $1200. Trial Date 10- elections schedule a visit by a Multipartisan Assistance Team to provide assistance and serve as witnesses. 09-10 Donnie Ray Sholar, 33, Beulaville. 13-20 DWLR Not Impaired, Expired/No Inspection, 09-13 Daniel Webster Expired Registration Card/Tag. Bond $2000. Thompson, 29, Fayette- All persons who are registered to vote with the Sampson Board of Elections may vote in this election. Trial Date 10-16-20 ville. Warrant Service for Persons who are not already registered to vote in the county must register by Friday, October 9th to be 09-10 David McNeil Melvin, 35, Roseboro. Other Agency. Trial Date eligible to vote in this election. Voters who are not registered in the county by that deadline may register Felony Possession Sch II, Possess Drug Para- 09-28-20 phernalia. Bond $30000. Trial Date 09-18-20 09-13 Edgar Yair Velas- and vote during one stop early voting only, and will be required to provide documentation of their identity 09-10 Isais Campson, 25, Rose Hill. Agricul- co Ramirez, 26, Clinton. and residence. Voters who wish to change party affiliation or who have changed name or address must do tural Spill. Trial Date 11-09-20 Shoplifting. Trial Date 10- so by the registration deadline. Voters who fail to timely make a change in name or address in the county 09-10 Jeffrey Allen Hobbs, 44 Roseboro. 29-20 Trespassing. Bond $500. Trial Date 11-13-20 09-13 Johnesa Rennete must update the information when presenting to vote, and may be required to vote a provisional ballot. 09-10 Melissa Ann Miles, 34, Swansboro. Shipp, 22, Clinton. Sim- Possess Cocaine, Possess Marijuana, Possess ple Possession Schedule VI Voters voting in person are entitled to assistance by an election official,r o , if assistance is needed due to Drug Paraphernalia, Possess Marijuana Para- CS. Trial Date 12-14-20 phernalia. Bond $15000. Trial Date 09-18-20 09-14 Ignacio Murillo disability or illiteracy, by a qualified person of their choice. Voting sites are accessible to all voters. 09-10 Douglas Faircloth, 75, Clinton. War- Sanchez, 37, Dublin. Pos- Curbside voting is available for voters who are not able to enter voting sites. rant Service. Trial Date 10-22-20 session of Drug Parapher- 09-10 John Roscoe Butler III, 57, Fayette- nalia, No Operators Li- In accordance with July 17, 2020 Emergency Order issued by the North Carolina State Board of Elections, ville. Possess Stolen License Plate. cense- Failure to Appear. 09-10 Atiya Shim, 32, Clinton. Possess Mar- Bond $1000. Trial Date some locations have been changed to ensure sufficient space for social distancing and other measures, ijuana, Drug Equipment Violations, DWLR 11-10-20 identify larger facilities for use as polling places. Impaired Rev, Open Container. 09-14 Omarion Ma- 09-10 Rebecca Dare Kennedy, 38, Faison. lik-Omar Allen, 18, Rose- Shoplifting. Bond $5000. Trial Date 09-18- boro. Communicating Persons with questions about registration, polling places, early voting, absentee ballots, a Multipartisan 20 Threats. Trial Date 11-09- Assistance Team visit to a facility, or other election matters may call the Sampson Board of Elections Office 09-11 Tony Wayne Dustin Strouth, 49, Clin- 20 at 910-592-5796. ton. DWLR Not Impaired Rev. Trial Date 09-14 Bradley Preston Du- 10-12-20 bois, 19, Goldsboro. Com- 09-11 Ofelia Salas-Solis, 36, Clinton. No Op- municating Threats, Dam- erators License. Trial Date 11-13-20 age to Property, Assault Horace Bass, Chairman 09-11 Anais Marie Miller, 29, Salemburg. on a Female, First Degree Sampson Board of Elections 75mph in a 55mph Zone. Trial Date 10-30-20 Trespass Enter/Remain. 14 www.thesampsonweekly.com Week of September 18-24, 2020 OBITUARIES Carter; brothers, Jackie Ammons and Sherman Goodman; and a host com. Services have been entrusted to West & Dunn Funeral Home, GARLAND Newton Grove, North Carolina. Mr. Isidro “Shortie” Roman of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.crumpler-honeycutt.com. Barrera, 38 of Tyndall lane, Garland SALEMBURG died Monday September 07, 2020 TURKEY Mr. Ronald David Naylor, 52 of Salemburg passed away on at Sampson Regional Medical Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Center, Clinton. Mr. Barrera was Mrs. Margaret F. Jackson, 88, of 7940 Old Warsaw Road, answered the Master’s call Monday, Sept. 14, his home. The funeral service was born January 29, 1982 in Acapulco, held at 3:00 pm Sunday, Sept. 13 at Guerrero, Mexico. Mr. Isidro leaves 2020, at PruittHealth Carolina Point, Durham, NC. She is the daughter Corinth Baptist Church, 991 Corinth to cherish his memory: his father; Church Rd, Salemburg, with Rev. Asencion Roman, his mother; Lucia Barrera, his uncle; Max of the late Neimiah and Willie Ann Morrisey Faison and was born in W. A. Creech officiating. Burial Barrera, his daughter; Galilea Sanchez and many friends. Mr. Isidro followed in the Harnett Primitive proudly worked for Garland Farm Supply for 12 years, in those Sampson County on Sept. 16, 1931. Her love and legacy will be cherished Baptist Church Cemetery, 172 years he made a good friend; Alfred Smith, who worked a longside Harnett Church Rd, Roseboro. Due of him. He enjoyed fishing, helping others, and helping at Doña by her children, Katie Brunson of Turkey, Celeburn Morrisey and Mary to COVID- 19 restrictions the family request that masks are worn. Mary Restaurant. A public viewing was held on Friday, September Mr. Naylor was a native of Sampson County, the son of Ronald 18, 2020 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Carter Funeral Home in Garland. Ann Morrisey of Warsaw, Carolyn Powell of Clinton; Larry Morrisey of Fayetteville, Jeffrey Morrisey of Turkey, and Osie Wilson of Tate Naylor and Linda Matthews. He was preceded in death by his A graveside service was held at 11 AM Saturday, September 19, father and grandparents Bertice and Iona Matthews, and Rhotate 2020 at Garland Cemetery. Always remembered Shortie. Warsaw; six stepchildren, Willie Morrisey of El Paso, Texas, Shelia Nwaebiem and Gregory Morrisey of Raleigh, Pamela McMillon, and Euva Naylor. He was a salesman with Q C Supply Company and was a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Angela Young Naylor CLINTON Deborah Peterson, and Timothy Morrisey of Wallace; five sisters, Othel Jackson, Charlotte Hines, Minnie Pearl Thompson of Turkey, of the home; two daughters, Samantha Naylor and Hanna Naylor Wanda Joyce Brewer Bass, 88, of both of the home; son, Tate Ray Naylor of the home; his mother 6141 Keener Road, passed away Scottie Hendricks of Clinton, and Mary Ellen Wesley of Atlanta; one brother, Matthew Boone of Clinton; 48 grandchildren; and a host and step father, Linda and Kenneth O. Matthews, Sr. of Salemburg; Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Wayne a step-brother, Kenneth Matthews, Jr. (Denise) of Salemburg. Memorial Hospital. A graveside of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Saturday, Sept. 12 at service was held at 3 PM, Wednesday, Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro and at other times at the home. Sept. 16, at Keener United Methodist home of her daughter, Osie Wilson, 112 L-K MHP #3 Yancey St., Warsaw. The viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Church Cemetery with Rev. Leanne Street, Roseboro, NC. Calhoun officiating. The family 19, at Garris Funeral Home, 812 S. Center St., Mt. Olive. Graveside received friends following the service. Service, 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Morrisey Cemetery, Old Warsaw Road, Turkey. CLINTON Joyce, born in 1932, was the daughter of the late Lloyd Lafayette Mr. Ross Elliott Peterson, 43, of Brewer and Canniebell Thornton Brewer. She was a homemaker 366 Fork Lake Drive, passed away and a member of Keener United Methodist Church. In addition GARLAND Mr. Bascom Josh “B.J.” Johnson, 84 of Garland, passed away on at his home Thursday, September to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion 10, 2020. Funeral Services was held Glynn Bass, son, Gary Wayne Bass, and siblings, Bradford Brewer, Thursday, September 10, 2020 at UNC Rex Hospital. The funeral service was on Sunday, September 13, 2020 Ernest Brewer, Ledell Brewer, Jack Brewer, Billy Brewer, Thurman at 4:00 pm at Clinton Community Brewer, Mattie Brewer, Lorraine Brewer, Judy Brewer and Faye held at 3:00pm on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Parkersburg Baptist Church with Rev. Dwight Dunning Thornton. Survivors include; son, Richard Glenn Bass (Kathy); officiating. Burial followed in the daughter, Shelia Steed (Anthony); daughter-in-law, Denise Bass; Church, 204 Reeves Road, Garland, with Reverend Michael Salisbury and Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery. grandchildren, Emily Mason, Michael Bass, Carrie Lane, Kevin Born on March 24, 1977 in Sampson Bass, Ashley Szulak, and Morgan Steed; seven great-grandchildren; Reverend Donnie Myers officiating. Burial followed at Parkersburg County, Ross was the son of Belva Nunnery Peterson and the late and two great-great grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent Ivey Elliott Peterson. He graduated in 1995 from Union High to the family at www.crumpler-honeycutt.com. Memorials may be Cemetery. Born October 22, 1935, B.J. was the son of Bascom Josh and Mollie Hudson Johnson. He was the School. Ross has always loved farming, and most recently has been made to Keener United Methodist Church, c/o Ann Hobbs, 4570 a chicken farmer for Sanderson Farms. He enjoyed hanging out Hobbton Hwy, Clinton, NC 28328. president of Parkersburg Bear Hunting Club and was a farmer. He is survived by his son, Bobby Stone of Monroe; one sister, Mildred with his brother and friends, and he loved to go fishing. More than Johnson Lewis of Fayetteville; his companion, Mary Johnson of anything, he loved spending time with his family, wife, and two GREENSBORO children, who he adored. They were his world, and he was theirs. Miss Ercelle Colwell, 83 of 3823 Harrells; two nieces and two nephews. The family received friends from 2:00-2:50 pm on Sunday prior to the service. Memorials may He is survived by his wife of twelve years, Betsy Henry Peterson; Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC daughter, Ava Rose Peterson; son, Landon Drake Peterson; his (formerly of Clinton, NC) passed be made to Parkersburg Baptist Church, 190 Reeves Road, Garland, NC 28441. Butler Funeral Home of Roseboro is serving the family. Mother, Belva N. Peterson of Clinton; brother, Chad Peterson and on Saturday, September 12, 2020 wife, Nicole of Clinton; niece, Ivey Kate Peterson and nephew, at the Emeritus of Greensboro McCray Peterson. Visitation for family and friends was held prior Center, Greensboro, NC. The funeral WILLARD Mrs. Mildred Rivenbark Mathews, 86, passed away at her home to the service at the church, beginning at 3pm; and other times at arrangements are incomplete at this his home. Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Peterson family. time. on Saturday, September 12, 2020. A Graveside Service was held Monday, CLINTON CLINTON September 14 at 2:00 pm at Wells Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with Melba Dean Tyndall, 88, of 1476 Share Cake Road, passed away Victor Michael Dipierro 74 passed on Saturday, September 12, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2020 at his home. A graveside service Rev. Barry Wells officiating. Born on August 16, 1934 in Pender County, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A was be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, private graveside service will be September 17, 2020 at Clinton City Mildred was the daughter of the late William Rivenbark and Daisy Piner held at the King Family Cemetery Cemetery. The family received with Rev. Jerry Parsons and Rev. C. friends at the cemetery following Rivenbark and widow to Henry Lee Mathews. She was a devoted member of Wells Chapel Baptist H. Lee officiating. The family will the service. Victor M. DiPierro did receive friends at the home and have it his way through life. Every person Church and anytime the doors were open, and she was able, you could count on seeing her. She was a fantastic cook and known best asked that visitors wear masks and he met he helped them out if they practice social distancing. A public needed it. He always had a smile for for her chocolate layer cakes and fried chicken. Every morning for breakfast, she would eat a raisin creme pie and drink a Pepsi. She viewing will be held from 9 AM – everyone. He had his ups and downs, but he did things his way. He 2 PM, Saturday, September 19th at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral lived a full life. He loved, he lost, he laughed, he had his fair share was a “greeter” at Walmart in Wallace and she genuinely loved her job, as making others smile put a smile on her face, as well. She Home without the family present. Melba, born in 1932 in Sampson of blows, but he did it his way; even in his death…he did it his way. County, was the daughter of the late James Robert King and Bertie Victor is preceded in death by his wife: Brenda DiPierro along with was a caregiver to many – whether it be to her neighbors, friends or loved ones. Mildred was a humble, quiet woman with a heart of gold Flora Thornton. She was a homemaker, farmer and a member of parents: Michael and Mildred DiPierro. Victor DiPierro leaves to Mary’s Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was cherish his memories, children: Lisa Guy and husband Wayne Guy, and loved by all who knew her. She loved being surrounded by her family, especially her great-grandchildren – they were her joy in this preceded in death by her sister, Mildred King. Survivors include: Lori Parker and husband Mark Parker, Michael DiPierro, Susan husband of 68 years, Ernie Astern Tyndall, Jr.; daughter, Evette Beach, and sister: Diana Augustine and husband Joe Augustine, a world, and she was theirs. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter, Loretta M. Powell and husband, Jimmy of Willard; Bloomquist and husband David; grandchildren, Melissa Coutts granddaughter: Caliegh Parker. Victor also leaves behind Sadie, his (Jon) and Kimberly Neely (John); and great-grandchild, Kaitlyn beloved pet. grandson, Jeremy Powell and wife, Kristen; granddaughter, Ashley Rezk and husband, Mostafa; grandson, Henry “Lee” Matthews, III Neely. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. crumpler-honeycutt.com. In lieu of flowers memorials may be CLINTON and wife, Victoria; and five great-grandchildren: Kaylee and Hunter Powell, Ashdan and Landan Stone, and Lily Grace Matthews. made to Mary’s Chapel Baptist Church, c/o Patty Bland, 1616 Hattie Lee Richardson Frazier was born October 22, 1960 Share Cake Road, Clinton, NC 28328. in Bunnell, Florida. She was the In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death daughter of the late Ruby Inez Gilyard by her son, Henry “H.L.” Matthews, Jr.; her brothers: Clayton and Johnny Rivenbark and her sister, Annie Jane Flynn. The family CLINTON Ward and Ben Thomas of Homerville, Mrs. Margaret Rose Dickinson DeJong, passed away on Georgia. Hattie was preceded in death received friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1pm, in the sanctuary of Wells Chapel Baptist Church; and other times at her September 9, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. A Graveside by her late husband; George Frazier Service was held Sunday, September 13th at 11:00 am at the Clinton (Willard, NC), both parents, and two daughter, Loretta’s home in Willard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Wells Chapel Baptist Church, 2070 Wallace Hwy, City Cemetery with Rev. Cameron Dunn officiating. Visitation brothers; Warnell “Teddy” Williams followed the service at the cemetery. Born in Beaufort, NC Rose (Bunnell, FL) and Willie (Betty) Wallace, NC 28466. Royal-Hall Funeral Home is honored to serve the Mathews family. was the daughter of the late James (Dick) Dickinson and Annie Thomas (Darien, GA). Hattie spent a Lou Gore Dickinson. She was a graduate of Methodist University small part of her early childhood living in Eau Gallie, Florida with in Fayetteville, NC and was a dedicated educator in North Carolina her family. She was adopted by the late Ora Lee Richardson and HARRELLS Mr. Charles Bryan Maynard, 72, of 460 Belvin Maynard Rd., and Florida. She taught for over thirty years, impacting many Johnelle Richardson who later raised her in Colombia, Tennessee, students’ lives along the way. Throughout her life she loved to and moved to Clinton, NC in the late 1970’s. Hattie attended her passed away at his home on Thursday morning, September 17, 2020 with read, pamper her dogs and most of all, spend as much time as she senior year at Clinton High School where she met and later married could with her family, whom she adored. She was a devoted mother James Raynor Jr, and had two children: Crystal and Delrick. Hattie his family by his side. A Graveside service will be held Saturday, and very proud of her children. Her siblings were her best friends enjoyed being a member of her girl’s scout troop as a child and and she experienced so many fun times with all of her family – going on camping trips. She loved the outdoors and going to the September 19th at 10:00 am at the Maynard Family Cemetery with Rev. especially her nieces, nephews and great-nephews over the years. beach with her family and friends. She loved taking road trips with There was never a dull moment when Rose was in the room. She her children, sitting outside to enjoy nature and spending time with Tim Register officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be held was a bright and shining presence wherever she was and will be her grandchildren, who she loved greatly. Hattie began working remembered by those who loved her dearly. Rose leaves behind for the Department of Social Services in 1982 and after 30 years immediately following the service. Born on November 29, 1947 in Sampson County, Charles was the to cherish her memory – her loving husband of forty-five years, of service, she decided to retire in 2012. Many years ago, Hattie Gabriel DeJong, II “Gabe” of the home; Son, Gabriel DeJong, dedicated her life to Christ and served as a dedicated member at son of the late Junius Houston Bryan Maynard and Alma Louise Turlington Maynard. He was born in this world in the same bedroom III of Utah; Daughter, Angel DeJong of Illinois; Sister, Peggy Beaver Dam Missionary Baptist Church of Clinton, NC. She was Dickinson Ballington of Fayetteville; Brothers: James (Sonny) a member of the adult choir until her health declined and she was where he passed away; his homeplace, of which he was proud of. He was a member of Siloam Baptist Church and a retired Human F. Dickinson of Clinton; and Wayne Dickinson and wife, Sue of an active member on the Pastor’s Aide Committee. While at home Fayetteville; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and on Monday September 13, 2020, Sister Hattie’s name was called Resources officer with S&W Ready Mix and known around town as the “Candy Man”. He was a hardworking man and had a heart great-nephews, whom she adored. In addition to her parents, she by her Heavenly Father. She will leave behind in her memory a was predeceased by her maternal grandparents: Addie and Mary daughter Crystal Raynor; a son Delrick (Lissza) Raynor both from of gold. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially carpentry work. He was loved by his friends and family and will be greatly Gore and paternal grandparents: James and Bertice Dickinson; Clinton, NC; 6 sisters: Ruby Gilyard and Kimberly Ward both of her sister-in-law, Geraldine Dickinson and brother-in-law, Lewis Crawfordville, FL, Angela (Frank) Mosley of Tallahassee, FL, missed, especially by his grandchildren, who were his world. Charles is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Gloria Shipp Maynard C. Ballington. Royal-Hall is honored to serve the DeJong and Lynda Thomas and Cynthia Thomas both from Darien, Georgia and Dickinson families. 2 brothers: Danny Ward of West Palm Beach FL and Joe Thomas of of the home; three daughters: Caren Long and husband, Robert of Harrells, Casey Maynard of Harrells and Charly Maynard of Darien, GA; 4 grandchildren: Ja’darian Raynor, Tae’Khouri Raynor, CLINTON La’Dai Raynor and Josiah Sloan Raynor. She also leaves behind Ramseur; five grandchildren: Catie Spell (Chris), Eva Long, Roxie Long, Kali Edgar and Charles Edgar; two great-grandchildren: Ernest Marion Odum, 84, of 4740 Roseboro Road, passed away to cherish her memory, her fur-baby “Ginger” along with a host Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home. Visitation: 11:30 AM of nieces and nephews. Graveside Service will be held Saturday, Maddie & Maddox Spell; and three sisters: Pat Prather of Raleigh; Gail Wells of Wilmington and Dorothy Carawan of Rose Hill. In - 12:45 PM, Saturday, September 19, 2020 at White Oak Baptist September 19, 2020 at Noon at Beaver Dam MBC Cemetery in Church Fellowship Hall. Graveside Service: 1 PM, Saturday, Clinton, NC. Public visitation will be from 10 am until 11:30 am addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Arnett. Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made to www. September 19,2020 at White Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. on the same day as service. Masks are required. Service will be Complete obituary will be posted as it becomes available. live streamed through Butler & Son Funeral Home Facebook Page. pancan.org or by mail to: PanCan, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite Butler & Son Funeral Services Clinton, NC. 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com. Royal-Hall is honored to TURKEY serve the Maynard family. Mr. Erwin Gill Sloan, 99, went to be with his Lord and Savior CLINTON Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 6, 2020 in his home surrounded James E. Goodman, 72, of 38 Church Road, passed away NEWTON GROVE by family. Mr. Sloan is survived by his wife of 72 years, Winnifred Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at H. Sloan; his sons Robert (Bobby) and wife Darlene of Buena UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. A Ms. Frances E. Merritt, age 82 of Newton Grove, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her Vista, VA, Erwin (David) of Magnolia, Ricky and wife Cathy funeral service was held at 4 PM, of Kenansville, Norman and fiancée, Maryann of Hampstead Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Holly residence with her family by her side. Her funeral service was held Sunday, and Aaron and Rosemond of Turkey. 15 grandchildren, 12 great Grove Holiness Church with Rev. Dr. grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; brother, Reuben Randy Simmons and Rev. Darrell September 13, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hopewell United Methodist (Carnell) of Kinston and many nieces and nephews. He was Little officiating. Interment followed preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sloan, Sr. at Grandview Memorial Park. The Church. Officiating was Rev. Gregg Presnal. She will be laid to rest in the of Calypso, infant son, George F. Sloan; brothers, Melvin Sloan family will receive friends from 3 PM of Winston Salem, Keith Sloan, Jr. of Goldsboro, Daniel Sloan – 4 PM, Sunday, at the church just Merritt Family Cemetery, Newton Grove. She is preceded in death by her of Ocala, FL; sisters, Thelma Boetcher Boone of Virginia Beach, before the funeral. James, born in 1948 in Durham County, was the VA and Edna Davis of Calypso; grandson, Michael G. Sloan of son of the late Ruth Ammons and Marvin and Annie Goodman. He parents: James Hardy and Hermie Elouise Harris, husband; William Harold Merritt, sister; Joyce McLamb and brothers; James Robert Hampstead. Visitation and a memorial service was held on Friday, was a retired employee with the City of Clinton and a preacher at September 11, 2020 at Warsaw Methodist Church. Visitation was at Holden Beach. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death Harris and Jackie Harris. In light of the recent restrictions due to CoVid -19, the family understands if you are not able to join them 2:00 pm and memorial services followed. Reverend Vito Bisogno by his first wife, Geraldine Mitchell Goodman Survivors include; presided and grandson, Alan Sloan, deliveedr the eulogy. A service wife Linda Jones Goodman; children, Jerri Perry, Jamie Goodman, for the funeral services. If you attend, please consider wearing a mask and observing social distancing. Your thoughts and prayers are of National Cremation. All flowers would need to be delivered to and Joseph Goodman; step-children, April Renee Jones, Tressa Lynn the church or to the family. Tyner and Dana Victoria Jones; sisters, Linda Jarman and Marchell appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.westanddunn. Week of JulySeptember 7-13, 2017 18-24, 2020 www.thesampsonweekly.com 15

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Now is the Nope, a wise man. Kez’s Richmond car time to put a complete race together. will also be his Phoenix car at the sea­ KEN'S CALL: His high­water mark is son finale, where he hopes to be part fourth place in 11 starts there. Prob­ of the four­man championship hunt. ably not, but make it toward the front So why take a chance at dinging late, and crazier things have hap­ something in the No. 2 Ford’s innards? pened. Some little something could create a Brad Keselowski, driving the No. 2 Ford, leads the field to a green flag at balance issue and the Boys at the Richmond. SEAN GARDNER/GETTY IMAGES Shop are now forced to get the car back 100% like it was, and they rarely do. Of course, by the time we get to GODWIN’S PICKS Phoenix, Kez may be out of the cham­ FOR BRISTOL pionship picture, which means he’ll be DiBenedetto, Blaney all dressed up with nowhere to go. Ken Willis, ken.willis@news­jrnl.com WINNER: Kurt Busch REST OF TOP 5: Clint Bowyer, Martin in must­win situations Truex Jr., Joey Logano, Austin Dillon Godwin Kelly Daytona Beach News­Journal on the line. We will see if we can get FIRST ONE OUT: John Hunter Ne­ USA TODAY NETWORK it done.” CUP STANDINGS mechek SECOND GEAR: Meanwhile, the bub­ Ryan Blaney DARK HORSE: There were no unscheduled cau­ ble has reformed and Clint Bowyer 1. Kevin Harvick 2143 DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Kyle Busch tion periods during the Richmond finds himself on the cut line. He is 2. Denny Hamlin 2122 doesn’t want to talk after his big race, which led to Brad Keselowski’s only three points ahead of William 3. Brad Keselowski 2112 brother wins the race. runaway victory over the three­quar­ Byron and four points behind 11th­ 4. Joey Logano 2109 ter­mile short track that thinks it’s a place Kurt Busch. 5. Martin Truex Jr. 2096 superspeedway. Only 23 points separate ninth­ 6. Austin Dillon 2094 Keselowski’s dominating perfor­ place Kyle Busch, who is the Cup 7. Chase Elliott 2086 mance (yawn) showed him leading Series defending champion, and 14th­ 8. Alex Bowman 2085 four times for192 laps and made place rookie Cole Custer. BY THE NUMBERS 9. Kyle Busch 2076 NASCAR Nation yearn for one, or two, There is a chance Kyle Busch does 10. Aric Almirola 2065 of those infamous mystery cautions not advance to the next round, should 11. Kurt Busch 2065 2 Winning drivers in Cup Series from back in the day. he score a poor finish. He is one cut 12. Clint Bowyer 2061 playoffs “Kez” led the last 48 laps and was tire, loose lug nut or pit road speeding 13. William Byron 2058 more than 1.5 seconds ahead of sec­ penalty away from losing his postsea­ 14. Cole Custer 2053 ond­place Martin Truex Jr., who has son position. 15. Matt DiBenedetto 2036 9 Series­leading wins by piled up a load of top­three finishes. THIRD GEAR: The elephant in the 16. Ryan Blaney 2034 Stewart­Haas Racing In his last 12 starts, Truex has nine of room for Kyle Busch is the fact he has 17. Jimmie Johnson 700 them. not won a race this season. 18. Erik Jones 645 When the checkered flag falls at Apparently, the lack of practice Career wins by Brad Keselowski 19. Tyler Reddick 619 34 Bristol, the 16­driver field will be win­ time has thrown the two­time Cup 20. Christopher Bell 511 nowed to an even dozen. Series champion for a loop. Not only 62 Playoff points accumulated Drivers, start your worry engines . that, but he has only three carryover by Kevin Harvick .. playoff points. FIRST GEAR: Remember all that His playoff points total helped him playoff tension and anxiety, joy and capture the 2019 title. WHAT’S ON TAP 109 Ryan Blaney’s points deficit heartbreak going into and exiting the Busch’s 15­year streak of winning to leader Kevin Harvick Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona In­ at least one Cup Series race each (All times Eastern) ternational Speedway? season looks more and more in jeop­ Well, for drivers such as Matt Di­ ardy. CUP SERIES: Bristol Night Race Benedetto, just making the elite16­ “Anything is possible,” Busch said SITE: Bristol Motor Speedway car field will have to suffice this sea­ in a recent interview. “It’s all right (.533­mile oval) DAYTONA MOTOR MOUTHS son. there, but we've just got to be able to TV SCHEDULE: Saturday, race (NBC DiBenedetto and Ryan Blaney are execute when it matters.” Sports Network, 7:30 p.m.) Two guys who haven't necessarily bringing up the rear of the playoff FOURTH GEAR: The three drivers "seen it all," but know people who have. standings with little hope of advanc­ advancing to Round 2 are Kevin Har­ XFINITY: Food City 300 ing into Round 2. vick, who won at Darlington, Kese­ SITE: Bristol Motor Speedway To advance, each driver has one lowski and Denny Hamlin, who TV SCHEDULE: Friday, race (NBC hope — an option much like hitting clinched on points after his 12th­ Sports Network, 7 p.m.) the lottery or a half­court jump shot place run at Richmond. in the dark. If either gets a win, So the pressure is off that trio at GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK they’re in the next round. least for one weekend. SERIES: UNOH 200 “We have to win next weekend,” “We will move on to the next round SITE: Bristol Motor Speedway Blaney said. “It is pretty plain and and go have some fun next week and TV SCHEDULE: Thursday, race (Fox simple. It is our goal every week to see how we do,” Hamlin said. Sports 1, 7:30 p.m.) win the race but now it is our season

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