Sampson County
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Home damaged in late-night fire in Clinton
The fire happened on Bradshaw Street late Wednesday night.
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NC community to commemorate 83 years since deadly WWII plane crash
Thursday marks 83 years since a military plane from Fort Bragg's airfield, known as Pope Field at the time, crashed near Sampson County and killed four airmen. The community built a memorial to honor the four.
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Sampson deputy fired after assault allegation
A Sampson County sheriff’s deputy was arrested and fired after an allegation that he was part of an assault in Harnett County in May.
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Johnston County high-speed chase ends in deputy vehicle crash; driver on the run in Sampson County
A driver is on the run after authorities said they led them on a high-speed chase through Johnston County before crashing in Sampson County.
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Family says 22-year-old man shot, killed by Sampson Co. deputies called 911 for mental health crisis
Two Sampson County deputies shot a 22-year-old man identified by family members as Shawn West Jr., who died in the shooting outside a Dollar General Market in Faison.
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One dead, three injured in I-40 crash in Sampson County, troopers say
One person is dead and three others are injured after a rollover crash on Friday along Interstate 40 in Sampson County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
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At least one hurt in overnight shooting near Clinton; Sampson County deputies investigating
Sampson County Sheriff's are investigating a reported shooting early Monday morning near Clinton.
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I-40 reopens after crash in Sampson County; four people sent to the hospital
Several people sent photos to WRAL News of drivers stuck on the road for hours along Interstate 40 in near N.C. Highway 24. According to NCDOT, the interstate reopened around 7:30 p.m. Friday.
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One dead after crash involving motorcycle cycle in Sampson County, troopers said
State troopers said the crash happened on NC-55 near Green Path Road on Wednesday when a motorcyclist crashed into an SUV doing a U-turn.
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Three dead in head-on collision on I-40 near Newton Grove, police say
North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal head-on collision.
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From trash to fuel: Inside a North Carolina renewable natural gas plant
At the OPAL Fuels renewable natural gas facility near Roseboro, methane released from decomposing garbage is captured, cleaned and converted into fuel used to power heavy-duty trucks.
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Teen killed, another seriously injured in Sampson County crash
Troopers said Aiden Lee Reams, 18, and his 17-year-old passenger, Carson Fairclot,h were driving down Airport Road at a high speed. The car ran off the road, causing Reams to lose control and crash into a tree.
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Man dead, another seriously injured after UTV crash in Sampson County
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday along Old US 421 when the back driver's side tire came off the UTV, causing it to skid, run off the road and roll over. Troopers said both Zachry Woodcock, 26, and Mark West, 55, were thrown from the vehicle.
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School bus driver at fault for Sampson County crash, troopers say
Troopers said the crash happened Tuesday along Pumpkin Town Road when the bus was crossing over Autryville Road to get to Saddle Club Road when the bus was hit by a red car. Troopers have not released the names of anyone involved or any information about possible charges.
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Rose Hill man arrested on over 25 charges of sexual abuse with a minor, deputies say
According to all arrest warrants, these crimes took place over the course of a year, from March 2024 to December 2025.
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Fire at dog breeding facility in Sampson County believed to be accidental
A large fire broke out at Black Creek Kennels, a dog breeding business, in Sampson County on Wednesday night.
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Missing Sampson County man found dead, sheriff says
Family members reported that West was last seen around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21. from High House Road, east of Fayetteville.
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Driver identified in Sampson County hit-and-run that killed a teenager, troopers say
Family members witnessed the crash and began first aid on the 17-year-old girl, but she died at the scene.
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Deputies said speed was a factor in a deadly Sampson County crash
Deputies said Donald Matthews, 71, died after a crash along US-701 on Wednesday. Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash. Deputies said Matthews was also not wearing a seatbelt.
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Missing Sampson County woman found dead after car crash in Beaverdam Swamp near Clinton
Troopers said 68-year-old Brenda Lamb Register was found dead after her car submerged in Beaverdam Swamp near Clinton following a crash.
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Temporary fix brings heat back to Sampson County's Midway Middle School
Sampson County Schools has been addressing heating issues at Midway Middle School since early December. Despite the ongoing repairs, the school remains operational with interim heating measures in place.
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Sampson sheriff: Woman killed by dog had taken it in as a stray
Barbara Brewington was attacked and killed by a stray dog she had been caring for, according to the Sampson County Sheriff's Office.
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Mother charged with misdemeanor death in Sampson County crash that killed 3-year-old son
According to court documents. Brittiney Nicole Simmons, 33, was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle from a crash on Oct. 16 on Autry Mill Road.
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3-year-old boy killed, several people hurt in Sampson County crash
According to the Highway Patrol's preliminary investigation, a 2004 Ford Expedition was traveling north on Autry Mill Road when it ran off the road.
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Car ends up in Sampson County pond, driver expected to be OK
A man is expected to be okay after his car ended up in a pond in Sampson County Wednesday night.
