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Elio Miguel Marrero has been charged with six counts of cruelty to animals after a PETA undercover investigator videotaped Marrero's abuse of pigs last fall on a factory farm owned by Murphy Family Ventures, a ...

A year ago, a man was fatally shot in Garland. The Sampson County Sheriff's Office continues to search for the murder suspect who is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Tyanna Day and Dr. John McBride officiating. The bride is the daughter of Paul Durham Grady, Jr.

The Rhododendron Royal Brigade of Guards held its 76th annual Coronation Ball, honoring 33 young women, Saturday at the Grove Park Inn.

Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:56 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:56 a.m. Unless you're a member of POEM - Garrison Keillor's fictional, tongue-in-cheek "Professional Organization of English ... via StarNewsOnline.com

“This case is about how that body came to be there. This case is about the murder of Stephen Harrington”

Jury selection is complete and the presentation of the prosecution's evidence is under way in the capital trial of Neil Matthew Sargeant, 26, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Appalachian ... via Watauga Democrat

“Everybody around here thought the world of him, never seen him raise no sand, no nothing”

A Sampson man is back behind bars. U.S. Marshals say Willie Parker escaped from a Maryland prison where he was serving time for armed robbery. via Abc11tv.com

“We use the term to get people to come out”

The leaders at Sampson County's Department of Aging are hoping to provide seniors with the scoop. via Sampson Independent

“Non-conformances to the company's animal welfare policy were found”

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“It is a disaster for the town, as well as Sampson County. It was a landmark.”

The oldest continuous running business in Sampson County is no more. In the wee hours of Friday morning, the Royal Trustworthy Hardware Store, located at 104 E College St. via Sampson Independent

Staff report John E. Sexton was recently named one of the very first "Most Distinguished Alumni" of East Carolina University's College of Allied Health for his global initiative concerning children with hearing ... via Bladen Journal

“This has always been a quiet little town. We're finding out that, in the past six months, there have been problems not only here, but in Sampson County.”

Gang presence in Sampson County is no new story for local law enforcement, however to those in small towns within the county, the full impact that gangs can have may not be felt until it hits their very ... via Sampson Independent

“As far as work, we want our appearance (parks) to reflect that we are an All-America City.”

The beginning of a new year, by tradition, has been considered the time to look back, reflect on the past, and then to look forward in hopes of making changes, if needed ,in our daily lives. via Sampson Independent

“It is cheaper than for us to purchase the water”

Sampson County is in the planning stages of going into the water business. For those in the county who pay their water bill to the county, the source of the water does not come from wells in Sampson County. via Sampson Independent

“My doctor took me off of my blood pressure medication”

For several groups of walkers across Sampson County, the challenge of taking one step after another is one that brings a great deal of positive results. via Sampson Independent

“Right now it's still undetermined, and still under investigation”

Sampson County Sheriff's authorities are still investigating the death of a Garland woman, found dead of an apparent gunshot wound Thursday, according to information from investigators. via Sampson Independent

News Isle of Wight People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has sent a letter to Smithfield Foods claiming that one of its suppliers in North Carolina abuses pigs and has violated state anti-cruelty laws. via The Virginian-Pilot

“Smithfield is responsible for the abuses of its suppliers.”

A well-known animal-rights group based in Norfolk says its undercover investigation has documented animal cruelty at a pig-breeding farm that supplies pork-processing giant Smithfield Foods. via WAVY-TV Portsmouth

“Last year, we helped supply our eight nutrition sites with additional supplies”

Not only did the organizers of Bob and Ray's "Shaggin' for Santa" meet their fundraising goal for 2007, but they exceeded it. via Sampson Independent

“Their generosity will make it possible for the Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council No. 11103 to continue to provide funds to benefit mentally and physically challenged Moore County youth”

The bright and nostalgic salute to the holidays that has become a Sandhills tradition is being presented by the Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council No. via The Pilot