2+ day, 48+ min ago  (1388+ words) Christian Vega currently works as a PE teacher at Hargrove Elementary and coaches both Hobbton soccer and Clinton United. David Johnson | Sampson Independent Young leaders do not always begin where they eventually bloom. For Christian Vega, the journey started in…...

1+ week, 53+ min ago  (1036+ words) Clinton baseball goes 3-0 last week against Pender, Hobbton Senior Dark Horse Will Mercer running out onto the field during Wednesday's ceremonial Sampson Regional Medical Center's 75th Anniversary game. Sampson County Schools executive director Dr. Wendy Cabral meets with Clinton head coach…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (866+ words) Hobbton sophomore Thomas Tart winds up awaiting an incoming pitch. Junior Wildcat Ayden Lawson slides into second during Wednesday's contest covered by Clinton's Anayhs Butler. The Hobbton Wildcats experienced both sides of the game in a quick turnaround last week,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (794+ words) Lady Dark Horse Jenna Jackson sinks five goals in Wednesday's win Junior Lady Wildcat Brenda Reyes clears the ball on a free kick. Hobbton captain Denisse Jorge-Garcia advances to scoring position while being closely guarded by Lady Dark Horse freshman…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (753+ words) Lakewood junior Trinity Bell tries to race past Lady Spartan Quenselyia Highsmith dashing toward the ball. The Union Lady Spartans continued an impressive week on the pitch, securing three wins in three days, including a commanding 6-0 victory over the Lakewood…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (93+ words) Lakewood sophomore Dylan Drake winds up to deliver a fast pitch. Union made the trip to Lakewood on the diamond, but it was the Leopards who controlled both matchups. On the softball field, Lakewood powered its way to a 16-4 victory,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (776+ words) To celebrate his retirement after 40 years as director of music at First Methodist Church, Dan Holland will lead a concert of his favorite anthems on Sunday, March 22, at 6 p.m. in the church's fellowship hall, with a reception to follow. Holland began…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (1060+ words) By Anthony Goodman Sports Editor Lakewood standout Areona McKoy strung together five consecutive 40-point games during the postseason, being only a sophomore. Clinton and Lakewood varsity girls exited in NCHSAA quarterfinals Clinton coach Chris Owens states that losing a senior…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (859+ words) By Anthony Goodman Sports Editor Middle school spring sports officially got underway on Monday afternoon as the Hobbton Wildcats traveled to take on the Union Spartans. When the dust settled, it was Hobbton sweeping the day across all three contests…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (450+ words) There was an unexpected visitor in the audience at Monday night's Sampson County Board of Commissioners meeting, in the form of a 6-foot tall very pink, very conspicuous pig. Of course, this was actually a young man in a costume,…...