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From the Desk of During recent graduation at the local campus, more than 80 graduated from the quasi-military program that serves at-risk students. For safety guidelines, Senator Brent Jackson the ceremony was held in segments with only a couple of guests allowed in the auditorium at one time for each graduate. The General Assembly will be back in session next week on September 2nd and September 3rd. Both myself and my fellow budget writers are finalizing plans on After taking action to prevent the spread of COVID-19, staff members made proposals for this upcoming legislative session. plans and looked at the recommendations from agencies such as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. One of the actions was sending cadets home My colleagues and I are focusing on education, unemployment, childcare, and during the middle of the program. broadband and will likely make decisions on these issues in the coming days. Sponsored by the National Guard, the program was established in 1993 to help These could include: improve the lives of young men and women between the ages of 16 and 18. The -Increasing the state’s maximum unemployment assistance payment; program is operated in 28 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. Salemburg is -Easing some regulations on day-care facilities to help meet the overwhelming one of two locations in North Carolina. Cadets in the state are also being educated demand for childcare; in New London. -Increasing the eligibility thresholds for Opportunity Scholarships, which provides funding for at-risk children to attend the school of their choice; Congratulations! -Improving COVID health care access; -Improving access to rural broadband; Thank you for allowing me to serve as your representative in the North Carolina -And other potential items. Senate. I read every email that comes to my legislative account and I encourage you to reach out to me with your thoughts and concerns. If you would like to After next week, the General Assembly will be back in January 2021 for the start stay informed of my actions in the legislature, I encourage you to friend me on of the next long session. Facebook and/or follow me on Twitter.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if I can assist you in any way possible. Notice: Legislative Recap- H.B. 118 Sampson County Department of Aging is now House Bill 118, signed by the Governor on July 2nd of this year, limits the taking applications for the 2020 Urgent Home liability of a person or business when trying in good faith to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Many individuals, including business owners, are working hard to Repair Program. This is an income-based pro- ensure the safety of those around them. Measures such as putting out hand sanitizer, gram that can provide repairs for situations providing temperature checks, and requiring masks are all strategies being used to slow the virus and protect vulnerable populations. That said, providing services that are an imminent threat to homeowners or establishing certain requirements in the face of a still-mysterious virus leaves and their families. Due to COVID-19 we are those making an effort at risk of legal action should anything go wrong. only repairing or replacing roofs or approved The General Assembly passed this law to ensure that those who are not being work that can be done outside of the home. negligent or reckless are protected. Under such unique circumstances, we need Applications must be completed no later than to encourage folks to take care of those around them the best way they can, rather than punishing those who do their best when we still don’t have all of the 5:00 pm on September 25, 2020. Call Angela information. Faircloth at 910-592-4653 to apply.

From the District- Sampson County Cape Fear Realtors recently presented checks to Clinton City Schools (CCS) and Sampson County Schools (SCS) to help purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for protection against the coronavirus (COVID-19). PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. SP-25199, SUB 0 The nonprofit organization that serves real estate professionals, teamed up with APPLICATION OF MEMBER EMC SOLAR FIVE, LLC the Rotary Club for the project. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY Michelle Watson, director of marketing and communications, said the Rotary Club donated $6,000 and Cape Fear REALTORS provided $1,500 to divide NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 27, 2020, Member EMC between SCS, CCS, and Duplin County Schools. Each school system received Solar Five, LLC (Applicant), filed an application seeking a certificate $2,500. Funds will be used to purchase items such as hand sanitizer, masks, and of public convenience and necessity pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § thermometers. 62-110.1(a) for construction of a 500-kW solar generating facility to be located at 2000 Leroy Autry Road, Autryville, Sampson County, Students from SCS and CCS began school Monday, Aug. 17. Due to COVID-19, North Carolina. Applicant’s site layout illustrating the footprint of students from SCS started the school with a remote learning plan that will last for the facility may change to some degree based on government land several weeks. CCS leaders opted for a mix of online instruction and face-to-face use requirements, interconnection requirements, or similar factors. classroom time. During the year, school leaders will follow guidelines from the The Applicant plans to sell the electricity to the North Carolina Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Electric Membership Corporation.

District Spotlight Details of the application may be obtained from the Office of the Tarheel ChallenNGe Honors Graduates Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs Building, Raleigh, North Carolina Cadets and leaders from Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy overcame challenges of 27603 or 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699- 4300 or on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net.

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siliency (NCORR) to support rental and utility payments and prevent evictions for those Northeast Agri Systems with a demonstrated need. The funding will be distributed to eligible community agen- cies around the state that will work directly with North Carolinians on an application and Opens New Office disbursement process. The fund includes $28 million from federal Community Devel- opment Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funding and the remaining $66 million from CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) money.

Crisis Response and Housing Stability: About $53 million of the funding is designated for the Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus (ESG-CV) Program through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). The federal ESG- CV money is intended for families experiencing homelessness or who face a more immediate risk of homelessness and will be distributed by similar community agencies handling NCORR’s program. This innovative model will help streamline the process for families. Once a person applies, local community agencies will determine which pro- gram they are eligible for and then complete the application quickly.

“Families in crisis don’t have time to spare, and our state agencies are coordinating a plan to make it easier for people to get the support they need,” said Governor Cooper.

Information about how people can apply for the NCORR program and the ESG-GV program will be shared once the programs have launched in the coming weeks. Northeast Agri Systems, Inc. has opened a new office, showroom, and warehouse in Ke- nansville to serve hog producers in the east central North Carolina area. “During this crisis, it is more important than ever that government work smarter and faster to deliver relief to people facing eviction and utility disconnection. NCORR is Northeast Agri Systems was founded in 1982 as a distributor for Chore-Time Egg Pro- proud to be partnering across agencies to make the most of federal funds in North duction Systems and in 1987 began distributing Chore-Time’s complete product line. Carolina,” said Chief Operating Officer Laura Hogshead. In 2003 Northeast further expanded their line of products to serve the hog industry in Pennsylvania, VA, the New England states and most recently into North Carolina and South Carolina. Northeast Agri Systems, Inc. provides designs, buildings, equipment, ”Having a stable, safe place to live is fundamental to well-being and health. We con- and remodeling for all hog building needs including sow farms, nurseries, wean-finish, tinue to prioritize supporting people in meeting basic needs as part of our COVID re- and finisher buildings, composting, and other ancillary buildings for hog producers. sponse,” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy K. Cohen. In addition to the 20 Mallard Street in Kenansville, NC location, Northeast Agri Systems Local Government Funds: Another $28 million of federal funding will be administered by also has offices and outlets in Lititz, Pennsylvania; Laurel, Delaware; New Church, Vir- local governments through the North Carolina Department of Commerce. This money ginia; and Franklin, Virginia. also comes from the federal CDBG-CV program and will be administered by incorpo- rated municipalities under 50,000 residents and counties under 200,000 residents that Northeast Agri Systems is a distributor for Chore-Time’s PigTek business unit, L.B. apply to participate. Local governments are encouraged to prioritize the money locally White heating, Plyco doors, Carr Precast Concrete slats, Ikadan System flooring, Swash to help their residents pay rent and outstanding utility bills. In addition, the funds may products, Cablevey feed conveying, Trojan watering, steel roofing and siding, and many provide support for internet access, food distribution, COVID-19 testing and diagnosis other brands of equipment and building products. and employment training for health care workers. Northeast Agri Systems, Inc. 12 Mallard Street “The Commerce Department has a long history of collaborating with our local govern- Kenansville, NC 28349 ment partners to administer federal resources during times of crisis,” said Commerce www.neagri.com Secretary Anthony Copeland. “As a ready conduit for vital assistance to North Carolina communities, our CDBG program has proven its value many times over.” Service Center: 910-593-1301 Sales: 910-290-2979 The application process for local governments to apply for the Commerce-administered Service Center hours: MWF 8-12, Tu & Th 8-5 funding has opened. Eligible local governments who would like to apply for the Com- merce CDBG-CV program can click here to learn more. A Provided by the NationalChu rch Residences Sampson County Affordable Senior Apartments Animal Shelter Call (910)592-8493

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Nutrition assistance; A one-time COVID-19 relief payment to assist the individual and his or her family in meeting basic living expenses; Safe, private transportation to and from essential locations such as testing sites, non-congregate shelter and medical visits; Access to primary medical care via telehealth; Medication delivery; and/or The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) COVID-related over-the-counter supplies, such as a face mask, hand awarded four contracts to regional organizations to administer its new sanitizer, thermometer or cleaning supplies. COVID-19 Support Services program. The program will support North Carolinians in 20 targeted counties who are asked to isolate or quarantine The COVID-19 Support Services program builds on NCDHHS’ nationally due to COVID-19 and need assistance such as food, relief payments, or recognized work to address non-medical drivers that impact a person’s access to primary medical care. health such as food, housing and transportation. It does this by tapping into the infrastructure the Department has built to “buy health” and not “Treating any health matter, including COVID-19, is much more than just health care. arriving at a diagnosis. We have to treat the whole person and that includes making sure they have enough food to eat, have a safe place to isolate, A foundational component of this ongoing work is NCCARE360, the and can meet basic living expenses while missing work,” said NCDHHS nation’s first statewide technology platform that enables health and Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. “This is an investment in our community community-based organizations to make electronic referrals, communicate well-being and slowing the spread of this devastating virus.” in real time, securely share client information and track outcomes together. NCCARE360 was fast-tracked to help support the state’s COVID-19 Anyone who tests positive for or has been exposed to COVID-19 needs response and is now available in all 100 counties. In the COVID-19 Support to quarantine or isolate for as long as 14 days, meaning that they need Services program, connections to services will be made via NCCARE360 to separate themselves from others, including anyone in their household. whenever possible, allowing Community Health Workers to track the Many North Carolinians struggle to safely quarantine and still meet basic outcomes of their referrals. needs. The COVID-19 Support Services program is a new effort to provide the supports needed so anyone who needs to isolate or quarantine can do The organizations awarded contracts for the Support Services program are: so. This effort is slated to run through late 2020 and DHHS will assess its impact. Region 1: Quality Home Care Services doing business as Quality Comprehensive Health Center (Mecklenburg, Gaston) When someone tests positive for or has been exposed to COVID-19, they Region 2: Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency (Chatham, receive a call from a health professional providing guidance on what to Lee, Montgomery, Stanly, Randolph, Rowan) do to protect themselves, their families and their community. In these 20 Region 3: Duke University Health System (Durham, Granville, Vance) counties, people who need help to successfully meet that guidance will Region 4: ADLA, Inc. (Duplin, Bladen, Columbus, Greene, Johnston, be connected to a Community Health Worker who will coordinate needed Robeson, Sampson, Wayne, Wilson)

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Students who finished their school work helped deliver boxes of good to Terry Lee at Ford Performance for …by God’s Grace Salemburg Food Bank. By God’s Grace...we (the people God put in His little children’s lives to and my heart is filled with LOVE for You and the people you put in my life... love and help them - parents, grandparents, extended family, friends made even neighbors that don’t look like, act like, or believe like I do! Lord, You family, educators, pastors, Sunday School teachers, day care teachers, etc.) will get my first time every morning, first fruits, tithes and offerings, praise, will work together to ‘train up our children in the way they should go’ IN and time with my family will be greater and sweeter than ever... from this FAITH - trusting our heavenly Father - they (and we ) will have a successful day forward. I will seek You in all things and spread the good news of Jesus 2020-2021 school year! and His love by His example. I love you, Father!” When we live by this de- cree, oh, how happy we will be along with them (family) and Thee! Our children are being raised in a busy world where eating drive-thru-meals on the way to ballgames, practices, church events, school functions, etc. has God has given us this season to connect and reconnect with Father and fam- replaced home-cooked meals with family gathered around the kitchen table ily! sharing good food and fellowship. Overextended schedules can keep fam- While Satan seeks to destroy ‘we the people’, our nation under God with ily members busy as bees doing, going, and giving idols in our lives more liberty and justice for all, strong faith, united families, schools, churches, time than God gets. No idols we say?? Let’s take a little quiz and see how Christ centered cities and communities… he loses if we take a Christian our score resonates in God’s heart and family members hearts! I challenge stand for what is right and good in God’s sight! The good news (in this myself and each person reading ‘By God’s Grace’ to honestly answer the stressful season) is that God loves us and will never fail us. He can turn following questions True or False... America around! HE WINS! So, By God’s Grace… let us rejoice and be glad that we are here to SHARE SONSHINE and see what He can do in and 1. “I have no idols (phone, computer, video games, work, sports, etc.) that through me and you! (incorrect grammar but love how it rhymes) take time away from the Lord and loved ones! 2. God is first in my life; I love Him with all my heart and soul and love By God’s Grace… Katelyn O’Neal and myself are humbly and happily my neighbor as myself! teaching the children God sends to The Learning Station during this season when schools are doing virtual learning or blended schedules. God bless all Stress and situations to do more, more, more have squeezed out time with educators as we get through this by staying connected to one another and the Lord and loved ones, causing disconnections that distance us from Christ! Thank you to every city and county teacher who support as we team THEE and Them! Let us seize opportunities in this (not normal in our eyes) teach during this season. season - plagued with Pandemic, problems, and press not sharing the whole truth - to stand up for Jesus, sharing Sonshine and Joy every day He gives. May pictures on this page show the joy of learning and how sharing Son- Then, we say ‘Yes Lord, Yes Lord, Yes, Yes Lord...YOU are first in my life shine is rewarding and fun...when our work is done!

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Students at The Learning Station prepare the American, State, Christian, and Jewish flags to be Shaniah and Rhyleigh work together to win a puzzle raised on the flag poles... a beautiful sight to behold! AnnaLee and Peyton enjoy a Sonshine visit to challenge Wellman Oil! 6 www.thesampsonweekly.com Week of August 28-September 3, 2020 FAITH Why is Creation Important? Why, how, and when did God create This is seen in Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning God created the heavens and earth.” And the universe? it’s also seen in Psalm 33, John 1:3, Acts 17, Romans 4:17, Hebrews 11, Colossians 1:16 and Revelation 4:11. This is an idea that runs throughout the entire Bible. These are crucial questions we often have when thinking about God, our- Let’s look at one of those in particular. Romans 4:17 -- Paul is talking about the covenant selves, and the big questions of life. given to Abraham and how that covenant is not exclusive to Jews but anyone who would These questions speak to purpose believe in Christ. He says, “As it is written: ‘I have made you a father of many nations.’ and meaning. Those who operate out He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed – the God who gives life to the of a naturalistic have quick answers dead and calls into being things that were not.’ to these questions. They will quip that science has disproved Christian- The Greek text there literally is speaking of God as the one who “calls things not exist- ity, even though that is not really the case because science cannot disprove Christianity. ing as existing.” Now remember, Grudem stated this is a “required” belief about God. Grudem goes on to say “This reminds us that God rules over the universe and that nothing With the topic of creation there are so many different beliefs that are distinctively not in creation is to be worshiped instead of God or in addition to him. However, were we to Christian that it’s impossible not to get confused. What we have learned in public schools deny creation out of nothing, we would have to say that some matter has always existed about creation has a history of why it has been taught, and what we have been taught in and that it is eternal like God.” church about creation has not had much explanation behind it other than “The Bible says so.” Which may be enough for some, but others, it doesn’t scratch the itch. In other words, if we assume that something existed before God and God used existing matter to create the world, this would challenge God’s independence, it would challenge Theologian Wayne Grudem defines the Christian doctrine of creation this way: “God his sovereignty, and if matter existed apart from God, then what would give God, then created the entire universe out of nothing; it was originally very good; and he created it what gives God the right to rule over it and use it for his glory? And what confidence to glorify himself.” (Grudem, Systematic Theology) could we ever have that every aspect of the universe will ultimately fulfill God’s purpos- See the three propositions there in that definition: es, if the universe what not the total creation of God? - God created the universe out of nothing. - It was originally very good. Contrast this with the Big Bang Theory. The one commonality those that operate with a - And he created it to glorify himself. biblical worldview has with the Big Bang is that there is a starting point for the universe. First of all, we obviously have biblical evidence for creation “ex nihilo” or; out of noth- But the Big Bang theorizes – and that’s what it is, it’s a theory, because there is no em- ing. Grudum says “The Bible clearly requires us to believe that God created the universe pirical evidence for it – that the universe started when previous existent matter collided out of nothing.” and exploded.

That’s a huge statement. That the Bible “requires” us that God created the universe out of We think a better story is that God created the universe out of nothing because it gives nothing? That means that there is no alternative theory, philosophy, or belief that lines up us meaning and purpose. If the Big Bang theory is correct, it’s a much bleaker story, be- with the Bible in this way regarding the beginning of the universe. The Bible is unique cause there is no meaning and purpose, ultimately. Science deals with empirical evidence in this way compared to other religions and philosophies. That there were not previous and empirical evidence deals with the questions of “how” but not existing materials – atoms, cells, molecules – that God used to create the cosmos speaks “why.” Therefore, science cannot tell us anything about meaning, of his power. about purpose, or about joy.

But God, in his wisdom, in his goodness, created all of this for something. And we should try to understand that creation brings THE SEED OF CHOICE us purpose and brings us joy, and we can give thanks to God for Max Lucado being our creator. Will Matthews

So many times in the scriptures God tells us “….I am the Lord; and you shall be My people He placed one scoop of clay upon and I will be your God…”…and so many times He calls us back to Himself. And then again, another until a form lay lifeless it must be Our Choice! on the ground…

We all know deep in our hearts that there are consequences to every choice we make. Our All were silent as the Creator decisions determine our destiny. For example, if I drove to the end of our street and turned reached in Himself and removed left, I would go towards Clinton. But, if I turned right, I would be traveling towards Warsaw. something yet unseen. “It’s called “Well, that’s a no-brainer!” you might say. But my illustration reinforces the truth of God’s ‘choice.’ Eternal Love placed in us at creation…the seed of Choice….now, it is Our Choice!

The seed of choice.” Christians, now is the time, this is the day for us to prayerfully and intentionally instill in our Creation stood in silence and gazed upon the lifeless form. hearts Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are they who hunger An angel spoke, “But what if he….” and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” The more we spend time in the Word of God, the more we will come to know the What if he chooses not to love?” the Creator finished. “Come, I will show you.” God of the Word. Unbound by today, God and the angel walked into the realm of tomorrow….

Let’s claim it-Let’s live it-Rejoicing in God’s Eternal Love-The The angel gasped at what he saw. Spontaneous love. Voluntary devotion. Never had he Seed of Choice! seen anything like these….the angel then stood speechless as they passed through centuries Martha M. Pierce of repugnance. Never had he seen such filth. Rotten hearts. Ruptured promises. Forgotten loyalties….

The Creator walked on in time, further and further into the future, until he stood by a tree. A tree that would be fashioned into a cradle. Even then he could smell the hay that would OPEN DOOR MINISTRY surround Him… OPEN DOOR MINISTRY “Wouldn’t it be easier to not plant the seed? Wouldn’t it be easier to not give the choice?”

“It would,” the Creator spoke. “But to remove the choice is to remove the Love.” “For I Know The Plans “ForI HaveI Know For The You, Plans They stepped into the Garden again. The Maker looked earnestly at the clay creation. A DeclaresI Have For The You, Lord, monsoon of love swelled up within Him. He had died for the creation before He had made PlansDeclares To Prosper The Lord, You him. God’s form bent over the sculptured face and breathed. Dust stirred on the lips of the AndPlans Not To To Prosper Harm You,You new one. The chest rose, cracking the red mud. The cheeks fleshened. A finger moved. And AndPlans Not ToTo GiveHarm You You, an eye opened. HopePlans And To AGive Future.” You Hope And A Future.” HopeJEREMIAH And A Future.” 29:11 But more incredible than the moving of the flesh was the stirring of the spirit. Those who JEREMIAH 29:11 could see the unseen gasped.

Perhaps it was the wind who said it first. Perhaps what the star saw that moment is what has made it blink ever since. Maybe it was left to an angel to whisper it:

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Wayne Community College has recognized an outstanding faculty member with its highest Wayne Community College Lead honor. Software Development Instructor Jenneth Honeycutt is the recipient Lead Software Development Instructor Jenneth M. Honeycutt, an Autryville resident, is the of this year’s George E. Wilson recipient of the 2020 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award. Excellence in Teaching Award.

The award is normally presented to an unsuspecting faculty member during the college’s to understand. You can tell she tru- graduation but the college did not hold a commencement ceremony this year due to the ly loves what she does and enjoys COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, Honeycutt was surprised with it during a meeting called teaching and helping her students.” as a ruse to get her on campus. It was announced to faculty and staff during the college’s He noted that she still answers virtual convocation. questions that arise in his new job.

Honeycutt was nominated for the award by her peers in the Business and Computer Tech- Honeycutt’s award includes a nologies Division because of “her strong commitment to the teaching profession and the framed certificate and monetary significant contributions that she has made to her students, to Wayne Community College, stipend. The “teacher of the year” and to our community,” said Division Dean Tracy Schmeltzer. designation makes her Wayne Community College’s nominee for Honeycutt has worked at WCC for three years. Among her achievements during that time the State Board of Community Col- are her creation of course content for eight mostly textbookless courses, leadership of a leges’ 2021 Excellence in Teaching very active college committee, and active recruitment for her program, the Information Award. Systems Technology Department, and the Business and Computer Technologies Division. She continues to expand the number of certifications she holds in order to bring more She also will be recognized with courses to the campus and is currently taking Amazon Web Services courses to become an an Excellence Award from the Na- official AWS instructor. tional Institute for Staff and Orga- nizational Development and a Dale Schmeltzer described Honeycutt as “highly energetic, enthusiastic, and confident.” P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award by the American Associa- “She is definitely someone who coworkers look to for advice and guidance, not only in the tion of Community College. academic setting but in handling difficult issues and overcoming obstacles,” said fellow instructor Katharine Jarman. This is the 35th year in which the award has been presented. It was established with the Foundation of Wayne Community College by an anonymous donor to honor the late George Staff member Demarcus Reid called her “one of the most intelligent, kindest, considerate, E. Wilson. Mr. Wilson was known for his service to others and his contributions as a WCC patient, and funniest people you will ever meet.” trustee and civic leader in Wayne County and the state.

Students and alumni chimed in on Honeycutt’s qualifications for the award. “A committee of community leaders strives to select a recipient who best honors Mr. Wil- son’s legacy,” said Foundation Executive Director Adrienne Northington. “The committee “As a father, husband, veteran, and Eagle Scout, I understand entirely what professional- definitely succeeded in its task this year.” ism, dedication, sacrifice, love, and selflessness entail,” said Lance Offield, a new graduate. “Mrs. Honeycutt not only embodies all these characteristics of excellence; she also radiates Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door them outwards towards others. It has been an absolute pleasure being one of her students.” admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves 11,000 individuals annually as well as business- Graduate Chad R. Pickard agreed, saying, “She even took her time to talk with me and help es, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning me with … my own projects that did not pertain to the course work, whether it be online opportunities, including more than 140 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet or even come into her office and sit with me to help me … for as long as it took for me the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves. Viking Spotlight: Lisa Recchuiti From Coast to Clinton

Recchuiti is not only a full-time Psychology Instructor, she is also the advisor for Phi Recchuiti in front of Theta Kappa Honor Society. Phi Theta Kappa is a 2-year college Honor Society. To par- the Viking statue as she prepares for students’ ticipate students must have a 3.5 GPA or higher and must have completed twelve credits. return to campus. Recchuiti is hoping to develop a community service project for the SCC chapter. Rec- (Courtesy Photo) chuiti’s hard work and dedication to her students and SCC has not been unnoticed by her fellow employees. Lisa Recchuiti has lived When asked about Recchuiti, Division Chair of Arts and Sciences Lew Gravis says, “Ms. in and seen many places Recchuiti is an excellent addition to the Division of Arts and Sciences and just celebrated around the world, includ- one year of employment ing Pennsylvania, Mas- at Sampson Community sachusetts, Tokyo, and College. She has many now North Carolina. Af- years of experience teach- ter growing up in a small ing psychology, is very Pennsylvania town, she approachable, engages the attended Millersville Uni- students, and possesses a versity where she studied very positive energy. I’m Elementary Education and minored in Psychology. Recchuiti then went back to graduate glad to have her as an in- school and received a Master’s in Developmental and Educational Psychology from structor in Arts & Scienc- Boston College. Psychology interested Recchuiti because it helped her better understand es.” both herself and people in general. After staying home with her two children for ten Achieve years and then teaching at Cape Fear Community College for nine years Recchuiti want- Believe Recchuiti has lived in ed to get away from the coast, so she and her husband of twenty-nine years moved to many different places Tarheel ChalleNGe offers young Sampson County. Now she is a full-time Psychology Instructor at Sampson Community but enjoys the calmness men and women the opportunity College (SCC). of Clinton. After being to believe in themselves and at Sampson Community Recchuiti lived in Wilmington while working at Cape Fear Community College and therefore achieve in life. College for a little over experienced the many hurricanes that hit the North Carolina coast. When an opening a year now she has seen To dream is to wish. came up at SCC she had to jump on the opportunity because Sampson County was a and felt the welcoming good distance away from the coast. While only being at SCC for one-year, Recchuiti has To believe is to know. environment. Recchuiti noticed the family atmosphere that is present. To achieve is to realize that dream! still has a very bright fu- ture ahead as a Psychol- Recchuiti believes that there are many benefits to choosing to attend SCC. When asked ogy Instructor, but more why SCC is a good option Recchuiti stated, “It is a great option just because of the sav- Tarheel ChalleNGe importantly as another ings and the cost. You are going to get the same classes you would get if you went away member of the family here to a four-year university, especially for students who plan to transfer. You get the same PO Box 39 • 600 N. Main Street at Sampson Community core classes that you need to take.” Salemburg, NC • 910-525-5520 College. www.ngycp.org

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Miso-Glazed Salmon Bento Miso-Glazed Salmon Bento evenly. Marinate 10-30 minutes. Discard Prep time: 20 minutes, plus marinating remaining marinade. Cook time: 6 minutes Heat large nonstick pan on medium-high Servings: 2 heat. Cook fish 2-3 minutes on each side, or 1/4 cup miso paste until internal temperature reaches 145 F. Cut 2 tablespoons Mizkan Mirin Sweet each fillet into four small pieces. Cooking Seasoning In strainer or colander, toss cucumbers with 1 tablespoon sake salt; let stand 5 minutes. Squeeze out excess 2 skinless center-cut salmon fillets liquid; toss with rice vinegar. (6 ounces each) Pack each bento box evenly with rice, 1 cup thinly sliced seedless cucumbers pickled cucumbers and salmon. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt green onions and sesame seeds. Garnish with 2 tablespoons Mizkan Seasoned tomatoes and lemons. Rice Vinegar Substitutions: If ingredients are unavail- 2 cups cooked short-grain sushi able or difficult to find: Use 1/4 cup soy sauce rice, cooled to glaze salmon in place of miso paste; use 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions low-carb rice such as cauliflower or broccoli 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds rice in place of sushi rice. 6 cherry tomatoes Tip: To prevent sogginess, separate wet 2 lemon wedges components like cucumber pickles by using In medium bowl, whisk miso paste, mirin aluminum foil or silicone muffin liners inside and sake. Add salmon, turning to coat bento box. NPDstock/Shutterstock Simple Teriyaki Bowl SUMMER CLEARANCE EVENT

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Sampson County ever, our remote learning plan will look very als until all of our mobile devices arrive. School’s number different from last year. Remote instruction one goal is to get within Sampson County Schools must have Sampson County Schools hopes to begin face- our students and accountability, fidelity, integrity, and be- re to-face instruction in the near future. Once teachers back to sourceful. All student’s work will be grad- that begins, students will see a very different school as soon as ed and they will be held accountable for their looking school experience. Social distancing we can in a safe work. Testing will be in place during the re- and safety precautions will be in place. All and nurturing envi- mote learning process. students will be required to wear a mask or ronment. Sampson face covering while on the buses and in their County Schools be- Student school days will be structured and respective schools. Bus riders will be assigned gan the school year they will be expected to follow their assigned one student to a seat unless riding with their under Plan C on class schedule. Opportunities will be provided siblings. All students will have their tempera- August 17th. This decision was made with a lot for students to get remediation and tutorial as- ture check upon entering the building. All stu- of thought, discussion, and research. In the end, sistance from our teachers and staff. dent’s desks will be at least 6 feet apart and the Sampson County Board of Education felt classrooms will be at 50 percent capacity. All that it was the best decision to be made at this Sampson County Schools are working dili- students will eat lunch in their classrooms. time. K-8 grade students will begin the school gently to be able to provide a mobile device for Sampson County Schools’ Back-To-School year remotely and a decision to return to school every student. Due to a backlog on ordering Family guide is available on our website for will be made prior to the 4th week of school. mobile devices, this will not be possible at the the family to use as a reference. High Schools will be on a remote learning plan start of the school year. through the first grading term. As everyone is aware, this school year will Students will be asked to use their own mobile again hold many challenges. However, work- Under the circumstances, Sampson County device if they have one. Mobile devices will ing together, we can overcome these chal- Schools’ teachers, students, and parents did an be offered for students who do not have their lenges and provide each of our students with a amazing job with remote learning in a very dif- own. Some students will continue to be pro- productive educational experience. I wish ev- ficult and untimely situation last Spring. How- vided a paper package of instructional materi- ery child a successful 2020-2021 school year.

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Back to School Message from Dr. Wesley Johnson Superintendent of Clinton City Schools

Clinton City Schools Internet options. The Clinton City Schools Board of Ed- have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to (CCS) recently began the ucation, my executive cabinet, central office technology your teacher, building-level administrator or central of- 2020-21 school year. One and maintenance, building level administrators, school fice contacts. As they say, “it takes a village” to raise a thing is certain; this year is leadership teams, school custodians, our teachers, and all child, and we all are in this together. This school year different than any we have others who have assisted with the planning and prepara- may have additional demands, but we will get through experienced in the past. tions for 2020-21 deserve much thanks and appreciation this with our Dark Horse Strong attitude. Additionally, With this, all of us, stake- for their work. I strive to be approachable, honest and fair, so if I can holders of Clinton City ever be of assistance, please feel free to call or reach out Schools, must remain flex- Many of our families were not ready to return their stu- to me directly. ible, understanding, pa- dents to our physical locations to start 2020-21, so Dark tient and accommodating. Horse Virtual was created to accommodate their needs. While some of our customary school extracurricular ac- The Clinton City Schools This virtual option is facilitated by Clinton City School tivities like marching band, clubs and athletics are yet Board of Education and I teachers and staff using the Google platform, allowing to begin or remain undetermined, we are here to ensure decided to open this school frequent and consistent interactions between school and your child receives a high quality, engaging educational year under Plan B guidelines issued by Governor Cooper, home. When possible, synchronous instruction is utilized experience with the curricular and social emotional sup- the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Ser- by our teachers to facilitate real-time interactions, assis- ports to help him/her reach their maximum potential. If vices (NCDHHS), and the North Carolina Department tance, and discussion with our students and their families. and when these other activities resume, we look forward of Public Instruction (NCDPI). Under these guidelines, Other families made the decision to return their students to having our parents and community members back in schools must ensure adequate social distancing of 6 feet, to our physical campuses where class sizes are determined our schools and sidelines cheering and celebrating the proper understanding and use of face coverings, symp- by the available square footage of the classroom space. In talents of our students. tom screening, temperature scans, frequent hand saniti- whatever capacity best suits your family’s needs for the zation and elevated disinfection of high touch services. 2020-21 school year, we are excited to welcome you back. Since schools have resumed, I remind community mem- During the summer, planning teams, consisting of parents, Spirits remain high. Our administrators, faculty and staff bers to be vigilant on the roadways as school buses teachers, building-level administrators and central-level are committed to provide an exceptional Catholic educa- are traveling to and from our campuses every day. Our administrators were organized to make preparations for tion for all students. They are committed and dedicated school bus drivers transport our most vital commodity, the start of the school year. Decisions made at Summer individuals and know the benefits of hard work to provide our students. Thank you for ensuring their safety by be- Leadership by these planning teams have guided our ac- the best educational environment for our students. ing mindful of bus travel during early morning hours tions and recommendations to our Board of Education. and throughout the afternoon. Our organization also spent an abundance of time this Communication between school, home and the commu- summer researching, bidding and acquiring personal pro- nity has been and will always be vital, but with the cir- The 2020-21 school year is here, and Clinton City tective equipment (PPE), disinfecting products, signage, cumstances we face at the beginning of this school year, Schools will do “Whatever it Takes” to be successful! floor markings, curriculum resources, student devices and this must be one of our priority areas. If and when you Let’s have another great year!!

Back to School Safe Driving Tips! Doing Whatever it Takes for Our Students Don’t talk on the phone or text while driving. Not only is texting or using a hand-held phone while driving illegal in many states, it’s also a dangerous distraction. Clinton City Schools Always wear a seat belt and make all your passengers wear one, too. 300 Westover Road • Clinton, NC 28328 Abide by the speed limit. Going too fast gives you less time to stop or react. Excessive speed is one of the top causes of teenage car accidents. (910) 592-3132 • www.clinton.k12.nc.us Don’t drink and drive or ride with someone who has consumed alcohol. If you need a ride call a friend or family member. Car crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for teens and one of three of these crashes is alcohol related. Keep the music down. Driving with the volume on the stereo turned up may seem harmless, but it can be just as much of a distraction as using LC Kerr Elementary a cell phone. School 340 Indian Town Road VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION! Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-2067 Lamar Butler Grades PK-1 INSURANCE SERVICE CENTER 603 Northeast Blvd ~ Clinton Butler Elementary School 910-592-3108 301 Butler Avenue Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-2629 Grades 2-3 Proudly Supporting Education in Sampson County Sunset Avenue School 505 Sunset Avenue Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-5623 Grades 4-5

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Sheriff Jimmy Thornton Discusses School Safety

Sampson Coun- of safety factors of which both student and drivers should be getting on or off the bus. Motorist must wait until the red ty Sheriff Jimmy aware. Hoping to ensure school bus safety, Sheriff Thornton lights stop flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus Thornton offersencourages caution whenever school buses are present. is moving before they can start driving again. some safety tips for *Learn and obey the school bus laws in North Carolina. kids, parents, and “Children are often eager to get off the school bus because (Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) citizens as we pre- they are excited to tell their parents about all of the fun they pare for the start of had at school that day,” said Sheriff Thornton. BICYCLE SAFETY: the school year. “As school resumes, children will again be riding their bicy- “It is crucial that parents re-enforce the school bus safety cles to and from school,” Sheriff Thornton predicts. “Parents can teach rules children learn at school.” “All too often, children – like adults – become creatures of their children the habit and overlook simple safety precautions. I would like following safety tips Sheriff Thornton also suggests that parents drive their child’s to ask all school children who ride their bicycles to remem- which will inform bus route with them to practice the proper safety precautions ber a few safety rules: the youngsters of they can take to help ensure their child enjoys a safe ride to *Only one person belongs on your bike. Never let a second the danger signs to and from school. person ride with you. watch for and avoid when traveling between school and home *Allow plenty of room for a safe stop. Never follow bikes and for safety in the home after school,” Sheriff Thornton said. Sheriff Thornton encourages all parents to discuss the follow- or cars too closely. ing safety measures with their children: *Keep both hands on the handle bars for safe steering. WALKING TO SCHOOL: *Always give proper signals. Keep a firm grip on the han- “Drivers should be cautious of children walking back and Student dle bars with your right hand and use your left arm and forth to school,” added the Sheriff. “We can all learn from the *Always arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes early. hand to signal turns and stops. Arm straight out is a left safety tips below and abide by them to make Sampson County *While the bus is approaching make sure to stand at least turn; arm bent up at the elbow is a right turn; and arm bent safer for all.” three giant steps away from the curb, wait until the bus has down at the elbow is a stop. · While walking, remember to always travel with a friend. Two come to a complete stop, the door opens, and the bus driver *Avoid riding your bike at night. If you must ride at night, heads are better than one, especially if there’s an emergency. says that it’s OK to board. equip your bike with a good headlight and rear reflectors. · A stranger is anyone you or your parents don’t know well. *Always walk on the sidewalk when preparing to cross the Wear light-colored or reflective clothing so others can see · You or your friend must never take candy, money, medicine street near a bus. Make eye contact with the driver so that you easily. or anything else from a stranger. you are sure he or she sees you. *Make sure you obey all traffic signs and signals. Stop com- · If a stranger in a car asks you questions, don’t get close to the *Never walk behind the bus. pletely at stop signs and always look both ways before start- car (you could get pulled in) – and never get in the car. *If you are walking beside the bus, walk at least three giant ing out again.” · Strangers can be very tricky – they can ask you to walk with steps away. them to “show” them something; they can offer to pay for *Use the handrail when entering and exiting the bus. Take The sheriff explains that it’s easy for children to get into a your video game, or ask you to help them find a lost dog or extra precautions to make sure that clothing with drawstrings routine in traveling back and forth to school. However, he cat. Don’t be fooled! and book bags do not get caught in the hand rail or door. stresses that children should remind themselves – and be · Don’t tell anyone your name or address when you’re walking *Never stop to pick something up that you have dropped reminded by parents – that practicing safety every day can and don’t think that because someone knows your name that when a bus is stopped. Tell the bus driver or wait until the save them from serious injury. they know you – they may just be looking at your name print- bus has driven off to avoid not being seen by the driver. ed on your lunch box, school bag or T-shirt. “Remember that a bicyclist is like a motorist,” Sheriff · If you think you’re in any danger, yell, and run to the nearest Motorists Thornton concludes. “You must be skilled like an auto- store or “safe house” or back to school. *Remember that children are unpredictable in their actions. mobile driver in handling the vehicle and should always be · Always tell your parents or teacher if a stranger has ap- Take extreme caution when traveling in a school zone. cautious when traveling the roads.” proached you. *If there are no sidewalks, drive cautiously. Be more alert to the possibility of children walking in the road. “By taking the time to carefully prepare your child on how SCHOOL BUS SAFETY: *Slow down and prepare to stop whenever you see yellow to handle these situations, you can insure your child’s safety Every day millions of students use school buses as transpor- school bus lights flashing. whether they are on their way to school or home, playing tation to and from school. Although school buses represent *Never pass a school bus when there are flashing red lights on a playground or riding their bikes,” stated Sheriff Thorn- the safest form of highway transportation, there are a number and the stop arm is extended. This is a sign that children are ton. Back to School Message from Dr. Bill Starling President Sampson Community College

semester we have confronted. other occupational skills programs will continue to utilize face-to-face and blended instruction to ensure skills ac- Like many North Carolina senior institutions, we have shorted the quisition. fall semester to conclude at Thanksgiving to minimize campus exposures from students and employees returning from holiday I am confident that SCC will be able to serve the needs travel and gatherings. of new and returning students within the campus safety framework and utilizing the greatly expanded virtual aca- All our classes and student services will operate consistent with demic and student support services now available to them. the recommendation of the CDC and directives of the State Office. We continue to utilize the consulting and support of the Sampson I would like to thank and recognize our staff and faculty County Health Department and want to recognize their contribu- for their professionalism as they adapted SCC’s programs tions over the last few months and in our planning for the fall and services to meet student needs during this extended semester. period of health concerns. We believe that so much of this work will be important to expand the accessibility of Consistent with the expectation of the North Carolina Community SCC’s programs and services beyond the challenges and College System, SCC has remained in continuous operation and limitations imposed by COVID. service to our students, pausing briefly in March to complete tran- sitioning of classes. Our summer term has been very successful, For students and families that may be considering other enrolling our historically largest number of students. educational plans for this academic year, I would encour- This week, we are welcoming new and returning students to age them to fully consider the advantages of attending the fall semester. We are also welcoming back many of our This fall, our class schedule includes course sections using face- SCC. We’re a great place to begin an educational journey curriculum faculty who have been teaching online since most to-face instruction, blended instruction, and completely online. and are committed to helping each student achieve their of our classes were transitioned to online in March. Yes. This Students may choose their preferred course delivery in many educational and career goals. Visit us online at www. is the most unusual and, perhaps, the most challenging fall math, English, and science sections. Nursing, allied health, and sampsoncc.edu or by phone at 910-592-8081.

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We’re Still Shining Bright

As we welcomed all students and faculty back to our campus on August 12th, Harrells Christian Academy looked quite different than it typically does on the first day of school. Masked faces, tem- perature checks, and social distancing created a scene that we are not used to seeing; however, the excitement and anticipation of reuniting as an HCA family was a very familiar and welcome feeling.

The summer of 2020 was spent working closely with the Board of Directors and other HCA ad- ministrators to figure out a plan for bringing our students back to campus as quickly and safely as possible. In such an uncertain time, we wanted to be a source of certainty for our students and their families. Many considerations had to be made and many “what if’s” had to be answered before we felt confident that we could allow students and teachers to return. While we have been able to put procedures in place and address many of the concerns associated with COVID 19, ultimately, we are trusting in the Lord to take care of us and guide us through the start of this school year.

Our theme verse for this school year comes from Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” Just as HCA was able to continue shining and providing high-quality instruction when schools were forced to close in the spring, we know that our school ways physically, the love and support that we share as an HCA family will keep us close no matter will be a shining light in our community this school year. Our students will not be left behind aca- what. demically, nor will they be neglected emotionally. While social distance may keep us apart in many

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17494 US Hwy 421 Dunn, North Carolina 910-892-8071 or 800-338-5530 Week of August 28-September 3, 2020 www.thesampsonweekly.com 13 CRIME CRIME REPORTS 08-21 Antwan Latrell Stephens, 36, Clinton. Posses- na, Possess Marijuana Paraphernalia, FTA- Breaking and/ door damage $500, necklace $100, necklace $40 08-17 Crystal Hall Nunnery, 36, of Clinton. Lar- sion of Firearm by Felon, Dis Weap Occ Dwell/Mov- or Entering. Bond $10500. Trial Date 10-13-20 08-17 Randall Stewart of Garland reported Motor ceny of Gift Card. Trial Date 10-27-20 ing Veh. Bond $50000. Trial Date 09-04-20 08-22 Patrick Wayne Moore, 46, Garland. Order for Ar- Vehicle Theft- $8160 08-17 Deborah Thompson, 64, Salemburg. Mis- 08-21 Chasidy Thompson, 23, Clinton. Threatening rest- Failure to Appear, Order for Arrest- Child Support. 08-17 James Laird of Clinton reported a Break- demeanor Worthless Check-CS. Trial Date 10-13- Phone Calls. Bond $500. Trial Date 09-03-20 Bond $1800. Trial Date 09-14-20 ing & Entering, Larceny after Breaking & Enter- 20 08-21 George Kenneth McLamb, 46, Spring Lake. 08-22 Cleo Kareem Taiki Chalwekk,30, Fayetteville. ing- figurines $100, change $20, tattoo gun $50, 08-17 Richard Conway Moore, 60, Clinton. DV Breaking or Entering, Trespass, Assault on a Female, PWIMSD MDA/MDMA, Simple Possession of Schedule necklace $40, collector cards $8000 Protective Order Violation. Trial Date 10-07-20 Communicating Threats. Bond $2500. Trial Date 09- VI CS. Bond $50000. Trial Date 09-04-20 08-17 Pender County Schools reported Theft 08-17 Agnes Maybelle Chevalier, 60, Clinton. 11-20 08-22 Michael Jay Jones, 31, Clinton. First Degree Tres- from Motor Vehicle- wrench $150, socket set Worthless Check Account Closed. Trial Date 10- 08-21 Lee Ann Sinclair, 37, Roseboro. Littering. passing. Bond $400. Trial Date 09-03-20 $100, drill $150, humidity sensor $600, misc 12-20 Bond $500. Trial Date 10-14-20 08-22 Nicholas Marquez Manuel, 36, Garland. Assault tools $200 08-17 Javius Nakeem Arnette, 20, Clinton. Felo- 08-21 Gregory Joel Smith, 31, Salemburg. Resist on a Female. Trial Date 10-27-20 08-18 Gary Sessoms of Clinton reported Break- ny Probation Violation. Bond $15000. Trial Date Public Officer, Trespass, Breaking & Entering - Res 08-22 Henry Irvin Hall, 50, Salemburg. Assault Inflict- ing & Entering, Damage to Property- stolen fans 10-07-20 idence, Larceny After Breaking & Entering, Possess ing Serious Injury, Larceny, Assault with a Deadly Weap- $60, drill $200, audio $600, tent $50, security 08-17 Christopher Joe Justus, 30, Clinton. Misde- Stolen Goods. Bond $6000. Trial Date 10-21-20 on. Bond $2500. Trial Date 10-22-20 cameras $150, metal door $300. meanor Larceny-CS. Trial Date 10-20-20 08-21 Britney Guzman, 18, Clinton. Simple Assault. 08-22 Charlie Ray Lassiter, 39, Turkey. DV Protective 08-19 Howard Woodbeck of Clinton report- 08-17 James Franklin Lindsay, 88, Clinton. Mis- Bond $500. Trial Date 10-29-20 Order Violation, Assault on a Female, Interfering with ed Theft from Motor Vehicle- wrench $33, drill demeanor Larceny, Threatening Phone Calls-CS, 08-21 Christian O’Ryan Houston, 19, Harrells. Larce- Emergency Communications. Trial Date 11-10-20 $100, socket set $35, Injury to Personal Property- CS. Trial Date 10- ny. Bond $500. Trial Date 11-09-20 08-22 Zachery James White, 19, Turkey. Unauthorized 08-19 Gerard Warren of Clinton reported Bur- 12-20 08-21 Calvin Antoine Poarch, 61, Fayetteville. Use of Motor Vehicle. Trial Date 10-06-20 glary/Breaking & Entering- television $200 08-18 Emanuel Lewis Davis, 35, Dunn. Indecent DWLR, Fict/Alt Title/Reg Card/Tag. Trial Date 11- 08-23 Albert Reyes, 22, Roseboro. Cyberstalking, As- 08-19 Carter Funeral Home of Garland reported Liberties with a Child. Bond $75000. Trial Date 19-20 sault by Pointing a Gun. Bond $2000. Trial Date 11- a Burglary/Breaking & Entering and Destruction/ 08-21-20 08-21 Jennifer Tashea Bright, 30, Turkey. Threaten- 10-20 Damage/Vandalism of Property- money $100, 08-18 Kyler Bradley Kearley, 20, Faison. DWLR ing Phone Call, Misdemeanor Stalking, Injury to Per- 08-23 Jaylen Anthony Ayton, 22, Salemburg. Probation wooden door damage $500. Not Impaired Rev, Order for Arrest, Canc/Revok/ sonal Property, Cyberstalking. Trial Date 10-26-20 Violation. Bond $20000. Trial Date 11-18-20 08-19 New Life Church of Clinton reported Bur- Susp Certif/Tag. Bond $500. Trial Date 09-03-20 08-21 Joey Eugene Ginn, 47, Clinton. Felony Larce- 08-23 Kurtis Devone Ford, 36, Clinton. Assault on a Fe- glary/Breaking & Entering- stolen tablet $300, 08-18 Richard Conway Moore, 60, Purchase or ny, Safecracking, Injury to Personal Property. Bond male. Bond $500. Trial Date 10-20-20 money $4000, laptop $1000. Poss Firearm by Person Subject to DV Order. Trial $5000. Trial Date 09-04-20 08-23 Keteshia Renee davenport, 40, Goldsboro. Possess 08-19 Jo Strickland of Garland reported All Oth- Date 09-04-20 08-21 Marcus Dontrelle Williams, 40, Angier. Un- Stolen Property. Bond $1000. Trial Date 11-09-20 er Larceny- Trump Flag $10. 08-18 Johnathan Carey Melvin, 47, Roseboro. authorized Use of Motor Vehicle. Bond $500. Trial 08-214 Wornell Brothers Jr, 36, Roseboro. OFA Driving 08-19 Randy Taylor of Clinton reported All Oth- Second Degree Trespassing- CS. Trial Date 09- Date 09-17-20 While Impaired, OFA Fail Maintain Lane Control. Bond er Larceny- stolen riding lawn mower $2500. 29-20 08-21 Marco Elim Celedonio Perez, 41, Newton $1000. Trial Date 10-14-20 08-21 Whitney Williams of Clinton reported 08-18 Rickeya Minay Brown, 40, Roseboro. Grove. OFA/Obtain Property by false Pretense, WFA/ 08-25 Lashanda Brinson Garner, 31, Clinton. Speeding, Theft from Motor Vehicle- wallet and contents FTA- DWLR Not Impaired Rev, FTA- Exceeding Assault on a Female. Bond $50000. Trial Date 09- DWLR Not Impaired Rev. Bond $260. Trial Date 09- $40. Posted Speed, Misdemeanor Larceny. Bond $500. 04-20 21-20 08-21 Harvest Co LLC of Clinton reported Motor Trial Date 09-21-20 08-21 Sharan Marie Kenny, 44, Fayetteville. Stolen 08-25 Florllinda Sanchez Gabriel, 37, Clinton. Misde- Vehicle Theft- buses $4000, truck $5000. 08-18 Patricia Jean Moore, 60, Clinton. Simple Property Offenses, Possess Drug Paraphernalia. Bond meanor Larceny. Trial Date 10-28-20 08-21 Chase Fox reported Larceny of money Assault. Trial Date 10-07-20 $1000. Trial Date 11-13-20 08-25 Candace Renee Taylor, 30, Clinton. WFA Felony $220. 08-18 Emanuel Lewis Davis, Dunn. Felony Con- 08-21 Anthony Larry Morgan, 47, Autryville. War- Larceny, WFA Poss Stolen Goods/Pro, WFA Obtain Prop- 08-22 Mark Stennis of Clinton reported Shooting spiracy, Stat Rape of Child by Adult, State Sex Off rant Service for offenses committed in another juris- erty False Pretense, WFA Larceny of a Firearm. Bond into an Occupied Dwelling, Assault with a Dead- w/child by Adult, Felony Probation Violation Out diction, DWLR. Bond $2500. Trial Date 09-28-20 $7500. Trial Date 10-05-20 ly Weapon, Damage to Property- passenger door of County. Bond $110000. Trial Date 08-24-20 08-21 Kadaysia Dawson, 21, Clinton. Communicat- 08-26 Tamatha Leigh Pugh, 49, Clinton. Larceny. Bond $500, window $200. 08-18 Nicholas Brian Stancil, 38, Warsaw. Pos- ing Threats. Trial Date 10-20-20 $3500. Trial Date 10-16-20 08-23 Walmart of Clinton reported Damage to session of Stolen Motor Vehicle, DWLR, No Driv- 08-21 Delonta Alverse Pitts, 27, Clinton. Possess 08-26 Tamatha leigh Pugh, 49, Clinton. Larceny. Bond Property- parking lot post $1000. er’s License for Commercial Motor Vehicle. Bond Firearm by felon, Damage to Property, RDO, Cancl/ $3500. Trial Date 10-16-20 08-23 Tracey Moye of Clinton reported a Break- $25000. Trial Date 08-21-20 Revok/Susp Certif/Tag, Operate Veh No Ins. Bond 08-26 Billy Joe Faircloth, 35, Clinton. Felony Larceny, ing & Entering- DVDs $100, necklace $180, ring 08-18 Stevie Yarnell Williams, 44, Clinton. As- $10000. Trial Date 09-04-20 Felony Possession of Stolen Goods/Property. $250, television $100, cd player $250, DVD play- sault by Pointing a Gun. Trial Date 10-27-20 08-22 Javier Antonio Zuniga Meza, 30, Clinton. MO 08-27 John Christopher Merritt, 27, Clinton. WFA/Ob- er $25, necklace $250, fan $25. 08-19 Jason Paul Terry, 43, Clinton. Contributing Driving Under the Influence, No Operators License, tain Property by False Pretense. Bond $2500. Trial Date 08-24 Sampson-Bladen Oil Company, Inc. of Del of Juvenile, Resisting Public Officer. Bond MO Drive Without Two Headlamps, MO Poss Opn 09-04-20 Clinton reported Obtaining Property by False $4500. Trial Date 10-22-20 Cnt/Cons Alc Psg Area. Bond $4000. Trial Date 10- 08-27 Janine Nicole Rosario, 21, Fayetteville. Possess Pretenses- cell phone $3173.71. 08-19 Whitney McDonald, 32, Clinton. Obscene 14-20 of Drug Paraphernalia, Reckless Driving, No Operators 08-25 City of Clinton reported Damage to Prop- Literature and Exhibitions. Trial Date 11-10-20 08-22 Kurt Delonzo Anthony, 23, Clinton. OFA/ License. Bond $1000. Trial Date 12-08-20 erty- bathroom door $300. 08-19 Miguel Angel Carranza-Arroyo. Aid & DWLR Not Impaired Rev, OFA/FIct/Alt Title/Reg 08-27 Gabrielle Shanice Graham, 33, Garland. DWI. 08-25 Tiara Hart of Clinton reported Theft from Abet Operations Lic Violation. Bond $1000. Trial Card/Tag, OFA Speeding, OFA/DWLR Not Impaired Bond $1000. Trial Date 12-08-20 Motor Vehicle- firearm $300. Date 08-27-20 Rev, DWLR Not Impaired Rev. Bond $1500. Trial 08-27 Christopher Roshaud Thompson, 30, Clinton. 08-25 Walmart of Clinton reported Shoplifting- 08-19 Eboney Charmane Parker, 42, Garland. Date 12-08-20 DWI, DWLR, Window Tint Violation. Bond $1000. Tri- diapers $13.98, clothing $6.37. Communicating Threats, Second Degree Trespass, 08-22 Michael D Reiss, 46, Wilmington. OFA/ al Date 10-26-20 08-25 Walmart of Clinton reported Shoplifting- Assault by Pointing a Gun, Injury to Real Property. PWIMSD Meth, OFA-Poss CS Prison/Jail Premises, 08-27 Donta Mendex Mason, 22, Warsaw. Simple As- tools $297. Trial Date 08-20-20 OFA/Resisting Public Officer. Bond $50000. Trial sault. Bond $500. Trial Date 09-22-20 08-25 Tony Braxton of Clinton reported Break- 08-20 Bryant Alexander Thomas, 26, Roseboro. Date 10-13-20 ing and Entering Other Building- weed eater Non-Support of Child. Bond $500. Trial Date 10- 08-22 Cody Lee Wiley, 24, Clinton. Communicating $250, lawn equipment $140. 29-20 Threats, Damage to Property. Bond $1500. Trial Date INCIDENT REPORTS 08-25 Joseph Locklear of Clinton reported Larce- 08-20 Natasha Nicole Jones, 35, Dunn. Obtaining 12-08-20 08-20 George Hall of Autryville reported Larceny- cata- ny- cell phone $748. Property by False Pretense. Bond $5000. Trial 08-22 Jose Crus Mejia, 49, Salemburg. Fondling. lytic converter $300. 08-26 US Cellular reported Shoplifting, Stolen Date 09-04-20 Bond $30000. Trial Date 09-04-20 08-17 Hazel Strickland of Clinton reported a Larceny of Property Offenses- cell phone $1400. 08-20 Andrew Marvin Wrench, 35, Warsaw. Lar- 08-22 Rosa Morales, 49, Clinton. No Operators Li- Golf Cart $1000. 08-26 Sandra West of Clinton reported Larceny ceny by Employee. Bond $10000. Trial Date 08- cense. Trial Date 11-19-20 08-17 Steven Fletcher of Roseboro reported Larceny, of purse $25, money $5000, cell phone $500. 21-20 08-22 Hector Bejaranoalejandro, 19, Clinton. Con- Damage of Property- television $60, damage to vehicle 08-27 Clayton Homes of Clinton reported Larce- 08-20 Greg Strickland, 46, Autryville. Open Con- sume Alcohol by 19/20. Trial Date 11-19-20 window $500, coca cola boxes $55 ny by Employee- grill $300. tainer, DWLR Impaired Rev. Trial Date 11-19-20 08-22 Jessie Earl Whitted, 57, Roseboro. No Opera- 08-17 Ella Jones of Autryville reported Breaking & En- 08-27 GOGAS of Clinton reported Larceny of 08-21 Autum Josephine Turner, 27, Garland. tors License. Trial Date 11-19-20 tering, Damage to Property- television $199, television diesel fuel $101.64. Weapon Law Violations. 08-22 James Devon Faison, 22, Turkey. No Operators $250, laptop $450, necklace $250, drill $20, silver coin $175, pendant $60, sander $22, coin collection $900, pipe * The Crime Report is provided by 08-21 Diego Jamaar Williams, 30, Currie. Obtain License. Trial Date 11-19-20 the Sampson County Sheriff’s Property by False Pretense, Driving While License 08-22 Timothy Lee Matthews, 18, Warsaw. Simple and bowl $160, watches $200, asst tools $150, keychains Office and the Clinton City Revoked. Bond $10500. Trial Date 10-21-20 Possession Sch VI CA, Simple Possession of Marijua- $35, ring $1000, asst jewelry $1000, ring $500, metal Police Department. OBITUARIES DUNN at the Skinner & Smith Funeral Home in Dunn. Memorials may be Headley, Sr. She was a member of Grove Park Baptist Church Ms. Dorothy T. Allen age 91, made to North Clinton Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund 507 and truly enjoyed being apart of it. Lillie Mae worked many passed away Tuesday, August 25, North Clinton Ave. Dunn, N.C. 28334. years with the United States Postal Service. She loved life, the 2020 at Cornerstone Nursing and Lord and her family more than anything and will greatly be Rehab, Dunn, N.C. Her funeral AUTRYVILLE missed. Lillie Mae is survived by her daughter, Brenda Denise service will be Saturday, August Mr. Robert Elwood Beasley, 50 Jones and husband, Billy of Roseboro; her son, Lindsey William 29th at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Headley, Jr. and wife, Julie of Clinton, her sister, Patsy Millen of West & Dunn Funeral Home, UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. A and husband, Darwin of Clinton. She was also blessed with 11 Newton Grove. Officiating the graveside service was held at 2:00pm Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren and many neices and service will be Rev. Cathy Mooney. Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Maxwell nephews. Last but not least she leaves behind her four-legged The family will receive family and friends at the funeral home 1 Cemetery, Autryville, officiating was companion, Pete. In addition to her parents and husband Lillie hour prior to the service. The family will have a private family Rev. Alan Roberts and Pastor Billy Mae was preceded in death by her brother, Morton Holloman and graveside following the service at the Tart Family Cemetery, Bass. He is preceded in death by his sister, Nell Garner. Royal-Hall Funeral Home is honored to serve Dunn, N.C. Ms. Allen will lay in state at the funeral home on parents, Rev. James Beasley and the Headley family. Friday, August 28th from 1:30 till 4:30 with no family present. Berline Ammons Beasley; and a sister, Mask will be mandated for viewing and the funeral service. Barbara Lockamy. Robert was retired CLINTON Left to cherish her memories are her children; Jewel Whitfield with over 15 years of service with Sear’s Mrs. Minnie Lee Hicks, 87, of 1621 Turkey Hwy., Clinton, NC (Joseph) of Mt. Olive, Jane Fletcher (Paul) of Richmond, Va., Automotive Department as a mechanic and assistant manager; and passed away Monday, August 24, Lillian Schmitt (Bruce) of Dunn and Leroy Allen (Tammy) of he was also on the Roseboro Fire Department for 4 years. He loved 2020 at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. Dunn. Grandchildren; Bobby Joe Whitfield (Julie), Kathleen F. football and basketball, especially the North Carolina Tarheels. The graveside service will be held McGinley (Brandon), Daniel Fletcher (Sarah Hedgecock), James He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Kim Beasley; at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 29, Ryan Blanchard, Mark Schmitt, Kevin Schmitt and Dylan, Emily daughters, Latoria Beasley and Haley Pope & husband, Wesley; 2020 at Springvale Cemetery with and Abigale Allen. Seven Great Grandchildren. Ms. Allen was granddaughter, Aubree Pope; sister, Sherry Ammons & husband, Rev. Leonard Henry officiating. preceded in death by her parents; Grady E. and Lillian L. Tart, Curtis; and several nieces and nephews. Services entrusted to The burial will follow after the husband; Newitt Allen and siblings that included nine brothers Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Clinton Road, Stedman, NC 28391. service. Mrs. Hicks is survived by and sisters. Memorials may be made to Unity Presbyterian her HUSBAND-Johnnie Excell Church, 11551 NC Hwy. 50 South, Newton Grove, N.C. 28366 in FAISON Hicks of the home; DAUGHTERS- memory of Dorothy and Newitt Allen. Due to the current health Ms. Geraldine Bowden, 76, of Brenda Lee Hicks Phillips, Peggy concerns the family understands if you are not able to join them Faison, NC passed away Sunday, Jean Hicks Register, and Sallie for the funeral service. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. August 23, 2020 at Wayne Memorial Augusta Hicks all of Clinton, NC, Pollyanna Hicks Caldwell of Online condolences may be made at: www.westanddunn.com. Hospital, Goldsboro, NC. The Turkey, NC, Cynthia Diane Hicks Smith of Clinton, NC; SONS- Services have been entrusted to West & Dunn Funeral Home, graveside service was held at 1pm, David Alexander Boone of Clinton, NC, Tyrone McKeithen of Newton Grove, North Carolina. Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Roseboro, NC, Ronnie Excell Hicks of Faison, NC, Kenneth Bowdens Community Cemetery, Hicks of Clinton, NC, Ronnie Decory Hicks of Hope Mills, MEADOW Bowdens, NC with the Rev. Willie NC; 17 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 3 great- Mr. Sherrill Felton Bass, 85, of the Bowden, Sr. officiating. Ms. Bowden great grandchildren. Public Viewing at Worley Funeral Home Meadow Community died Friday, is survived by SON-Todd Bowden (Masks are Required) Friday, August 28, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 August 21, 2020 at Johnston Health of Chester, VA; SISTERS-Hertha p.m. Service will be live-streamed via Worley Funeral Home Care in Smithfield. Sherrill was Carroll of Ormond Beach, FL and Treeva Purnell of Bowdens, Facebook page. born October 4, 1934 in Sampson NC; BROTHERS-John Bowden of Bowdens, NC and Rev. County son of the late Felton and Willie Bowden, Sr. of Clinton, NC; 10 grandchildren. There will WILMINGTON Alma Dawson Bass.He was a 1952 be no viewing. ***In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mrs. Lee Marie Eakes Hobbs, graduate of Dunn High School, a First Baptist Church of Bowdens, 173, 1st Baptist Church Lane, 75 of Wilmington passed away on U.S. Army veteran, a member of Warsaw, NC 28398. Service will be live-streamed via Worley Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her the American Legion Post 59 in Dunn and a member of North Funeral Home Facebook page. home. A graveside service was held Clinton Avenue Baptist Church in Dunn. Sherrill in his early at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 27 years worked for Atlantic Coastline and Seaboard Coastline CLINTON at Roseboro Cemetery with Rev. Railroad but for the last forty plus years he and his brother, Jerry Mrs. Lillie Mae Holloman Headley, Bobby Herring officiating. The have owned and operated Bass Sales & Trim in Dunn. A funeral 74 of 150 Pickle Shed Lane passed family received friends from 1:00 service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2020 at North away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - 1:50 PM on Thursday prior to Clinton Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Grover Blackburn, Jr. at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Funeral the graveside service. Mrs. Hobbs and Rev. Leon Tart officiating. Burial followed at Greenwood services will be held Friday, August was a native of Durham County, Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Martin Bass; 28 at 2:00PM at Royal-Hall Funeral the daughter of the late Odis Lee daughters, Deana Lee and husband Greg, Michelle Gregory and Home Chapel with Rev. Dave Page Eakes and Evelyn Marie Tunstall Eakes. She is survived by husband Dale both of Meadow; grandchildren, Eric Lee and wife officiating. The family will receive her husband, Cecil W. Hobbs, Jr. of the home; two daughters, Morgan of Willow Spring, Caleb Gregory and wife Sydney of friends following the service at the Lisa Hobbs and Wendy Hobbs both of Wilmington; one son, Mebane, Austin Gregory of Meadow and brother, Jerry D. Bass Funeral home and other times at her Paul Hobbs of Wilmington; one brother, Odis Eakes and wife, of Dunn. The family received friends 10 – 11 a.m. Monday at home. Born in 1945 in Sampson Grace of Apex; two grandchildren, Dominick Romano and Kayla the church one hour prior to the service and at other times at the County, Lillie Mae was the daughter of the late Willard Luther Romano. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. home. A public viewing was held from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday and Lucille Flynn Holloman and the widow of Lindsey William Roseboro Street, NC. 14 www.thesampsonweekly.com Week of August 28-September 3, 2020 OBITUARIES foodservice industry. Survivors include: partner, Ray Pietrolaj; WINTON Kemp and Nash Bedsole; granddaughter, Stori Bedsole; his father children, Robert McNeill, Jr., Amanda Marie Candella, June Mrs. Shirley Ann Harrison and mother-in-law, Mack and Barbara Bordeaux; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Edwards, Kristy Nicole Edwards and Benjamin Keith King, 73, formerly of Clinton, Tammy Tew. Visitation for family and friends was held Saturday Blagg. Flowers are welcome. Online condolences may be sent passed away at Vidant Roanoke- evening, from 6-8 pm, at Royal-Hall Funeral Home, and other to the family at www.crumpler-honeycutt.com. Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC times at his home. Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Page family. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 with CLINTON her family by her side. A Funeral CLINTON Gary Austin Owens, 68, passed away Thursday, August 27, Service will be held Saturday, Lucia Guardodo-Rizo, 43, passed 2020. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be August 29 at 2:30PM at Royal-Hall away Wednesday August 19, 2020. announced by Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home as they Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Visitation: 4 PM - 8 PM, Saturday, become available. Gerry King officiating. Burial will August 22, 2020 at Crumpler- follow at Grandview Memorial Park. Born on January 5, 1947 Honeycutt Funeral Home, 118 GREENVILLE in Georgia, Shirley was the daughter of the late Junior Paul and Fayetteville Street, Clinton, NC Ms. Patricia Ann Brown, 67, of 915 Allen Road Apt. C 1, Julia Baker Harrison. She was widow of Mr. Gerald Landon 28328. Funeral Mass: 3 PM, Sunday, Greenville, formerly of Roseboro died Saturday, August 15, 2020 King, Sr. and a homemaker all her life. She loved to cook and August 23, 2020 at Immaculate at Vidant Inpatient Hospice Care, Greenville. Ms. Brown was enjoyed being outside, planting flowers. She loved to listen to Conception Catholic Church, 104 born July 10, 1953 in Horry County, SC to the late Willie James country music and a loving, outgoing spirit. She was giving and E John Street, Clinton, NC 28328. Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Brown Sr. and Lillian Graham. A Graveside Funeral Service kind and never met a stranger. She loved being surrounded by Home, 118 Fayetteville St., Clinton, NC 28328. will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Roseboro her family – they were her joy in this world, and she was theirs. Snowhill Cemetery. In the case of inclement weather, the service She will be greatly missed. Shirley is survived by her daughter, CLINTON will then be held at Carter Funeral Home, Garland. Ms. Brown Shirley “Faye” King, of the home; Sylvia Ann Phillips (Chris) of Ms. Jeanette Tew, 62, passed away leaves to cherish one son; Sergei Brown of Clarksville, TN, one Dunn; Marie Price (Mike) of Mount Olive; Son, Gerald Landon Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 at Rex daughter; Christina Ballen-Davis and one brother; Willie James King Jr. of Ahoskie; 12 grandchildren: Corby Herring, Alex Hosital in Raleigh. A Graveside Brown. Herring, Hunter Herring, Bradley King, Gage King, Spencer service was held Wednesday, August Herring, Reagan King, Sierra Lee, Summer King, David Price, 26th at 1:00 PM at the Bradshaw AUTRYVILLE Christopher Phillips and Jill Price; three great-grandchildren: Family Cemetery on Alex Benton Mr. Chester Smith, 84 of Autryville passed away on Monday, Madelyn Herring, Saylor Herring, Madelyn Rose Herring; and Rd., Newton Grove. NC with Rev. August 24, 2020 at home with loved ones. A graveside service her three brothers: Levy Harrison, Clinton Harrison and Dallas Darian Parker officiating. Born in was held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 27 at the Roseboro Harrison all of Lakeland FL; three sisters: Debbie Stevens of 1957 in Sampson County, Jeanette Cemetery with Rev. Tom Hayes officiating. The family received Jacksonville, FL., Lillian Sands of Lakeland, FL., Gail Scott of was the daughter of the late Martin Randolph and Louise Jordan friends on Wednesday, August 26 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Lennox, GA. In addition to her parents and husband, she was Tew. She was a collector of anything Winnie the Pooh and loved home of Glenn Smith, 190 Crossbridge Lane, Autryville. Family preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Lynn King; son James to spend her free time cross stitching. She was extremely talented and friends are invited to come by Butler Funeral Home in Edward King; grandsons: Jonathan Landon King and Joshua and created numerous beautiful pieces over the years, which her Roseboro for a walk-through visitation on Wednesday from 2:00 Ryan Francka; brothers Lewis Harrison and Roy Harrison; and a family will cherish for years to come. Jeanette spent many years - 5:00 PM. Chester Smith died shortly after suffering a stroke. sister, Francis King. The family will receive friends on Friday at with Sampson Regional Medical Center as a Nurses Aid. She He was preceded in death by his parents, Cydney and Gertrude the home of her daughter, Sylvia Phillips, 766 Aman Dairy Rd. loved caring for people, her family, her church and will be greatly Bullard Smith, six siblings and his devoted wife of 52 years, Dunn, NC. 28334 and prior to the service at the Funeral Home missed. Jeanette is survived by her daughter, Melissa Brewington Wilma Shirley Smith. They met helping each other’s family do on Saturday, beginning at 1:00PM. Royal-Hall Funeral Home is and husband, Frankie of Clinton; her grandson, Kurt Hurlburt farm labor and were inseparable from that point on. They enjoyed honored to serve the King family. ll; granddaughter, Evie Jordan Hurlburt; three sisters: Deborah Weeks and Shelia Tew both of Mt. Olive, Peggy Brewington of a simple life of family, farming, gardening and fishing. He is survived by three sons Timothy Smith and Fiancé Cindy Averitt MAGNOLIA Clinton. In addition to her parents, Jeanette was preceded in death of Holden Beach, Jimmy Smith and wife Deborah of Henderson, Mrs. Mildred Estelle Merritt, 86, of 555 Peg Leg Road, by two sisters: Jacqueline Avery and Ruby Hatcher; and four Glenn Smith and wife Paula of Autryville, 5 grandchildren and Magnolia, NC passed away Friday, brothers: Otto, Martin, Richard and Ray Tew. The family received 5 great grandchildren and six surviving siblings. He lived and August 21, 2020 at home. The friends following the service at the Cemetery. Royal-Hall Funeral died a simple man and would not want you to spend money on graveside service was held at 1pm, Home is honored to serve the Tew family. flowers. Instead, donations to the American Cancer Society or St. Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Becton Jude would be appreciated. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Memorial Garden, Magnolia, CLINTON Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro, NC. NC (Waycross Community) with Sadie Anna Warren, 99, of 120 Apostle Marcus Becton officiating. Southwood Drive, passed away Mrs. Merritt is survived by Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Mary SWITCH NOW. SAVE ALL YEAR. DAUGHTERS-Nancy Mathis of Gran Nursing Center. A graveside W/24-mo. agmt. Savings based on comparison to previous price. Magnolia, NC and Mary Barden of service will be held at 2 PM, Clinton, NC; SON-Andrew Barden of Magnolia, NC (Waycross Sunday, August 30th at Grandview DON'T JUST KINDA TV. 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ADT PULSE + VIDEO: ADT Pulse + Video installation is an additional $299. 36-month monitoring contract required from ADT Pulse + Video: $59.99 per month, ($2,159.64), including Quality Service Plan (QSP). Doorbell camera may not be available in all areas. GENERAL: For all offers, the form of payment must be by credit card or electronic charge to your checking or savings account, satisfactory credit history is required and termination at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in fee applies. Certain packages require approved landline phone. Local permit fees may be required. Certain restrictions may apply. Additional monitoring fees required for some services. For example, Burglary, Fire, Carbon Monoxide and Emergency Alert monitoring requires purchase and/or activation of an ADT security system with monitored Burglary, Fire, Carbon Monoxide and Emergency Alert devices and are an additional charge. Additional CLINTON Goldsboro. Born in Sampson County, equipment may be purchased for an additional charge. Additional charges may apply in areas that require guard response service for municipal alarm veri cation. Prices subject to change. Prices may vary by market. Some insurance companies offer discounts on Homeowner’s Insurance. Please consult your insurance company. Photos are for illustrative purposes only and may not re ect the exact product/service actually provided. Licenses: NC in 1940 to the late Edward and AL-21-001104, AR-CMPY.0001725 AZ-ROC217517, CA-ACO6320, CT-ELC.0193944-L5, DC-EMS902653, DC-602516000016, DE-07-212, FL-EC13003427, EC13003401, GA-LVA205395, IA-AS-0206, ID-ELE-SJ-39131, Arnold “Dean” Page, 51, of IL-127.001042, IN-C.P.D. Reg. No. – 19-08088, City of Indianapolis: LAC-000156, KY-City of Louisville: 483, LA-F1914, LA-F1915, LA-F1082, MA-1355C, MD-107-1626, ME-LM50017382, MI-3601205773, MN-TS01807, MO-City of St. Louis: CC#354, St. Louis County: 100194, MS-15007958,MT-PSP-ELS-LIC-247, NC-25310-SP-FA/LV, NC-1622-CSA, NE-14451, NJ Burglar Alarm Lic. # -NJ-34BF00021800, NM-353366, NV-0068518, City of Las Pearson Rd., Clinton passed away Thelma Honeycutt Wise, Ken was Vegas: 3000008296, NY-Licensed by the N.Y.S. Department of State UID#12000317691, NYS #12000286451,OH-53891446, City of Cincinnati: AC86, OK-AC1048, OR-170997, Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor Registration Number: PA022999, RI-3582, RI-7508, SC-BAC5630, SD- 1025-7001-ET, TN-1520, TX-B13734, ACR-3492, UT-6422596-6501, VA-115120, VT-ES-2382(7C),WA-602588694/ECPROTEYH934RS, WI-City of at his home on Thursday morning, a maintenance foreman. Ken was a Milwaukee: PAS-0002966, WV-WV042433, WY-LV-G-21499. 3750 Priority Way South Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46240 ©2017 DEFENDERS, Inc. dba Protect Your Home DF-CD-NP-Q320 August 20, 2020. Funeral Services good Christian man who believed was held on Sunday, August 23 at in God and the power of pray. He 3:00 pm at the Royal-Hall Funeral attended New Freedom FWB Church of Turkey, NC. His hobbies Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Hall were working with his hands in building and constructing many officiating. Burial with Masonic things. He loved to serve people and make people happy. He had a Rites followed in the Sunrise wonderful way of telling jokes to make everyone smile. He retired Memorial Gardens in Salemburg. from Pioneer Chemical Company out of Nevada after serving 4 Born on December 13, 1968 to Arnold D. Page and Wanda Mae years in the US Air Force. Ken leaves to cherish his memories: His Johnson, he was raised in Bethany and graduated in 1986 from wife of 30 years: Patsy Wise, sister in law: Betty Wise, brother: Cape Fear High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Morris Hall and wife Jo of Clinton, step children:Ruth Ann (Rusty) Tracey, and together they owned and operated The Hungry Hitzman of Salemburg, Judy Stone of Nevada, grandchildren: Farmer restaurant for seven years. He was a firefighter for the Michael Guess and wife Misty of Kenansville, Jeremy Guess Fayetteville City Fire Department for over twenty-one years of Nevada, Elizabeth Guess of Colorado and Virginia from where he served as a former Captain. Most recently, Dean was Washington State 4 great-grandchildren: Lots of friends and the owner of Affordable Auto Sales in Goldsboro. No matter what family that meant a lot to him. In lieu of flowers please make any Dean did, he excelled at it and always went above and beyond for memorial donations to New Freedom FWB Church 3055 Cabin his customers. He was a proud Mason at Hiram Lodge No. 98 and Museum Road Turkey NC 28393- Pastor Travis Bennett. a diehard UNC Tarheels Fan. He enjoyed many things in life - hanging out with his friends and Dad, going fishing, but more CLAYTON than anything he loved spending time with his wife, daughter and Connie Jane Edwards, 54, of 209 Mimosa Street, passed away grandchildren. They were his world, and he was theirs. Those Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at her home. A visitation will be held left to cherish Dean’s memory are his wife, Tracey of the home; from 5 PM – 6PM, Monday, August 31st at Crumpler-Honeycutt Daughter, Ashley Page Bedsole and husband, Roger of Hope Funeral Home, 118 Fayetteville St., Clinton, NC 28328. Connie Call (910)590-6086 to Mills; Dad, Arnold Page (longtime girlfriend, Freddie Beasley); was born in Queens, New York in 1965 to the late Lloyd Thomas Mother, Wanda Mae Johnson of Clinton; three grandsons: Liam, Edwards and Barbara Jane Brewington. She was a waitress in the submit obituaries Week of JulyAugust 7-13, 28-September 2017 3, 2020 www.thesampsonweekly.com 15

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SPEED FREAKS QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE A few questions we had to ask ourselves Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers Does Jimmie make the playoffs? GODSPEAK: Flip a coin, but I’m Can you believe they did it? leaning toward yes because this may be the last time we see him Back in mid-May, as NASCAR at Daytona. Kevin Harvick has been fast released its plan for a return to KEN’S CALL: He’s crashed a lot this season but has yet to racing, officials insisted they’d run at Daytona in recent years, so shake Denny Hamlin off his all 36 races this year, including he’s due for a clean one. Keep rear bumper. [JARED C. TILTON] the 26 regular-season events that it clean, he’s playoff-bound, but would culminate this week at Day- not sure how long his playoff tona. At the time, it seemed a bit run will last. Herculean due to the depressing THROUGH THE GEARS mid-spring vibe, but here they are, Who’s your best longshot play- officially back in sync with the orig- off berth with a win at Daytona? inal schedule (knock on wood). In GODSPEAK: Tyler Reddick can hindsight it looks easier, as things win this race if the breaks fall often do. After all, you announce his way. RCR has a good record a race and a place, everyone with at the big tri-oval. bills to pay is going to show up. KEN’S CALL: Reddick, Bubba NASCARstorm Wallace and Michael McDowell What happens at Daytona? are possibilities, but Chris Bue- scher is my favorite outsider A few guys will get rare top-10s, this week. a few (or more, most likely) will brewingin crash out. And maybe, just maybe, a wildcard will be first to the GODWIN’S PICKS checkers and snare an unexpected FOR DAYTONA playoff spot. Ryan Newman would be the obvious sentimental pick, WINNER: Brad Keselowski DaytonaBeach but Mr. Hunch will keep an eye on REST OF TOP 5: Chase Elliott, Chris Buescher all night. Martin Truex Jr., Michael By Godwin Kelly SECOND GEAR: Forget about McDowell, Bubba Wallace Daytona Beach News-Journal Hamlin and Harvick this week- Ken Willis, ken.willis FIRST ONE OUT: Ricky Sten- USA TODAY NETWORK end at Daytona. The real dog- @news-jrnl.com house Jr. fight will be for the last three DARK HORSE: Tyler Reddick f you think you are expe- playoff positions still vacant. DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: riencing a case of Daytona Clint Bowyer didn’t clinch CUP STANDINGS Keselowski sneaks in a win déjà vu, think again. at Dover, but he has a 57-point and builds momentum for the Two weeks ago the NAS- cushion going into the reg- 1. Kevin Harvick 1041 playoffs. ICAR Cup Series battled at Daytona ular-season finale. 2. Denny Hamlin 907 International Speedway, but that The real scrap will be between 3. Brad Keselowski 881 was on the 3.61-mile road course. Matt DiBenedetto, Wil- 4. Martin Truex Jr. 845 BY THE NUMBERS The boys are heading south liam Byron and Jimmie John- 5. Joey Logano 836 for another round at Daytona, son, who are battling for the 6. Ryan Blaney 818 but this time the business will be last two playoff positions. 7. Chase Elliott 809 handled on the 2.5-mile tri-oval. They are separated by only 13 8. Aric Almirola 740 0NASCAR Cup wins by defending There’s a big storm brew- points. DiBenedetto and Byron 9. Kyle Busch 719 series champ Kyle Busch ing and it isn’t in the Atlantic are above the cutline, while John- 10. Kurt Busch 700 Ocean (as of this writing). son is four points behind Byron. 11. Clint Bowyer 685 Hit the ignition switch Anyone can win at Daytona. 12. Alex Bowman 662 3Cup Series playoff positions and let’s roll … Just ask Justin Haley. So if an 13. Matt DiBenedetto 637 open going into Daytona outlier should win, only one 14. William Byron 632 FIRST GEAR: The doubleheader at of those three would make it 15. Jimmie Johnson 628 Dover last weekend proved once through to the postseason. 16. Erik Jones 582 7Series-leading Cup victories by again that this year’s championship THIRD GEAR: With one post- 17. Tyler Reddick 563 Kevin Harvick is likely a two-driver race between ponement exception, the 18. Austin Dillon 561 Denny Hamlin and Kevin Har- Coke Zero Sugar 400 has been 19. Cole Custer 469 vick, who clinched the Cup Series staged on July 4 or the Fourth 20. Christopher Bell 456 42Cup Series championship points regular-season championship. of July weekend since 1959. collected by Harvick For the third time this sea- NASCAR moved the 400 to son, Hamlin and Harvick create excitement to end the WHAT’S ON TAP have won at race tracks with regular season. Mission accom- (All times Eastern) 700All-time NASCAR Cup Series back-to-back events. plished. There are plenty of wins by Ford drivers They split the races at Darling- anxious drivers in the wings. CUP SERIES: Coke Zero Sugar 400 ton (held three days apart), then Johnson, who is one of SITE: Daytona International Speed- each nabbed doubleheader wins those guys on the bubble, way (2.5-mile tri-oval) DAYTONA MOTOR at Pocono and Dover. Harvick revealed his game plan. TV SCHEDULE: Saturday, race MOUTHS (seven) leads Hamlin (six) in wins “Go down there, say a few (NBC, 7:30 p.m.) thanks to his unprecedented two prayers, maybe say a prayer We’ll try to put an easy-fitting wins in two days at Michigan. per lap, and see how that XFINITY: Wawa 250 cap on this highly irregular “I don’t think I’d narrow it down plays out I guess,” he said. SITE: Daytona International regular season, but pack-racin’ to one guy,” Harvick said after FOURTH GEAR: Back to Har- Speedway doesn’t always go along with his win at Dover. “Obviously as vick for a moment. He is hav- TV SCHEDULE: Friday, race (NBC our plans. you look at Denny and his team, ing a career season at age 44. He Sports Network, 7:30 p.m.) they’ve been able to week-in and leads the Cup Series in wins and week-out be competitive … That points and clinched the regular- GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK really has been fun to kind of go season championship, which comes SERIES: CK Power 200 back and forth with Denny and with 15 championship points. SITE: World Wide Technology his team because we all get along And just for good measure, Har- Raceway, St. Louis (1.25-mile oval) really well but we all want to beat vick brought home Ford’s 700th all- TV SCHEDULE: Sunday, race (Fox each other on the racetrack.” time Cup Series victory at Dover. Sports 1, noon)

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