☃️Sampson County Engaged! 🎄December Newsletter

Sampson County, NC sent this bulletin at 12/04/2024 01:30 PM EST

Sampson County Welcomes New Officials at Swearing-In Ceremony

The Swearing-In Ceremony took place at the Sampson County Courthouse at 9:00 AM on December 2. District Court Judge Gilmore administered the oath of office to three new members of the Board of Commissioners: Houston Crumpler III, Lethia R. Lee, and Eric K. Pope. Additionally, Anita H. Lane was sworn in as Register of Deeds, along with her Assistant and Deputy Register of Deeds. Judge Gilmore also administered the oath to the newly elected Soil and Water Supervisors, Curtis Barwick and Garrett Boney.

The ceremony was a significant occasion as these officials begin their important roles, which are crucial to the ongoing growth and prosperity of Sampson County.

Sampson County Board of Commissioners

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LIEAP Accepting Application

The Sampson County Department of Social Services will begin taking applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) on December 2, 2024.

Applications can be done by:

Phone-by calling the agency at 910-592-7131
Online by submitting an application through- https://epass.nc.gov/
In-person by coming into the agency at 360 County Complex Rd, Suite 100, Clinton, NC 28328
Applications can be mailed to the agency, faxed, or use our drop boxes.

Starting January 2, 2025 through March 31, 2025 any households can apply.

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Sampson SWCD Annual Report

Sampson Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Report is available for review. It provides a comprehensive overview of their achievements and strategic goals for the upcoming year.

We would like to congratulate Garrett Boney and Curtis Barwick, who were sworn in on December 2 as Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors.

Mr. Barwick has served as a supervisor since 2009 and Mr. Boney will be serving his first term on the Sampson Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors.

Thank you for your dedication to serving our community.

Annual Report

One Year of Medicaid Expansion: Transforming Health Access in Sampson County

December 1, 2024 marked the first anniversary of Medicaid expansion, a milestone for those that now have affordable health coverage. The graphic shows how Sampson County has benefited with data from the Medicaid Expansion Dashboard (https://bit.ly/3CX5IyW). We’ve seen incredible health benefits for individuals and families who were able to enroll in Medicaid. For updates, resources and ways to get involved, visit https://bit.ly/3ZxoGVE To apply for health care coverage, including Medicaid, visit https://bit.ly/3BcwkeI.

Stay Winter Ready

Sampson County Emergency Services wants to remind residents to winterize your home as the weather gets colder:

Winterize your house, barn, shed or any other structure that may give shelter for your family, neighbors, livestock or equipment.
Clear rain gutters. Fix roof leaks and cut away tree branches that could fall on a house or other structure during a storm.
Keep heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and checked every year.
Insulate pipes and allow faucets to drip a little during cold weather to keep from freezing. Running water, even at a trickle, helps keep pipes from freezing.
All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside and kept clear.
Keep fire extinguishers on hand. Make sure everyone in your house knows how to use them. House fires can be an extra risk, as more people turn to alternate heating sources without taking the needed safety precautions.
Learn how to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts.
Insulate your home by installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic from the inside to keep cold air out.