Salemburg News

By Doug Clark Assistant Editor A midday fire sent no less than seven fire deparments to the 200 block of Marion-Amos Road, just east of Roseboro, Wednesday to contain a fire that had engulfed a house in the area.

From left, senior adults Hazel Murphy, Dixie Melvin and Retha Owens enjoy themselves at the Roseboro nutrition site, which is currently located in the towna s community building at 206 Northeast Railroad St.

Evelyn Hairr, a 7-year-old Salemburg Elementary student, uses crayons to draw a picture during art class at this week's Sampson County Arts Camp.

The man, Gilbert Franklin Faircloth, 40, of 3786 Autryville Highway, Autryville, was arrested around 6 p.m. Wednesday after investigators discovered an "active" meth lab inside an old shed on the property.

On the heels of a successful dedication of the Strickland Building a few weeks back, residents in Salemburg could now see new sidewalks from West Pine to Church streest as the town continues its revitalization efforts.

Firefighter Teddy Booth and others work the Railroad Streets side of Smithfield Foods Sunday afternoon, awaiting instructions from opposite side of the plant where a wall inside the facility caught fire.

Things with me are about the same. But it seems to me that Recon is being worked too hard lately.

Drugs and not money was apparently what armed suspects wanted when they went into Salemburg Pharmacy Tuesday afternoon, brandishing a weapon and demanding prescription medications.

SALEMBURG a ' A Salemburg man was written up on a host of charges after Sampson County Sheriffa TMs deputies pulled his 1986 Lincoln Town Car over Saturday night about 9 p.m. David Keith Henry, 37, of 51 Cherrytree Lane, Salemburg, was charged with eight misdemeanors after he was stopped at the corner of Bearskin Road and Cornith Church Road when ...

Robin Michelle Owens of Hemingway and James Earlston Hudson of Salemburg, NC, were married on Feb.

Courtesy Photo Cutting the ribbon at the dedication ceremony of Salemburga s Strickland Building were, from left, Shirley Cooper, George Lockamy, Kathy Price, John Cooper, Bobby Strickland, Dan Gerlach, Joe Warren, Arnold Page and Donald Nance.

With the future of Sampson County's Western District Park programs up in the air, the Board of Commissioners continue to contemplate what path is best to take to ensure availability to all residents who utilize them.

A Salemburg man was charged with three misdemeanors and placed under a $5,000 bond after Sampson County Sheriff's officers responded to an assault call at a Bonnettsville Road residence Sunday evening The emergency call came from a 72-year-old woman who had been stuck in the back of the head with a chair.

Looking for a "green" festival that celebrates peace, love and understanding while offering a weekend-long variety of music, art, and dance? Check out the Grassroots Festival at Shakori Hills, which continues today through Sunday near Silk Hope.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for southeastern Johnston County until 3 p.m. The storm warning also affects Wayne and Sampson counties.

By William Holloman, Staff Writer Mount Olive Town Commissioners in monthly session at 7 p.m. on April 6 will be asked to approve a $417,000 low bid for extension of the runway at the local airport.

Below right , Southern Wayne pitcher Lauren Darden delivers the ball in the softball matchup Tuesday between the Saints and C.B. Aycock.

By John Cate, Editor Less than a week after it took place, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office believes it is well on its way to solving an armed robbery which took place in the Seven Springs community on the night of Saturday, March 21.

Jessica Lynne Adams of Clinton was united in matrimony with Gary "Thomas" Cook Jr.

Sampson County Board of Education chairman Glenn Tart talks with board member Mary Brown about the capital outlay budget request list earlier this week.