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2026 New Year, New Goals!
A strong community starts with residents who know what resources are available and how to access them. As we head into 2026, here are 15 simple ways to connect with county services, from public safety updates and health resources to parks, libraries, and customer service tools, so you can get support when you need it and enjoy what our community offers.
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Save Key Contacts Now: County’s main office number, non-emergency number, public works after-hours number, locations of all county offices can be found under “Contact and Locate us”.
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Get Weather Ready! Ensure you bookmark our weather resource page. Sign up for Sampson County Alert to be notified of emergency situations in Sampson County.
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Take a Walk Through Nature. Take time to explore a local park and check out our new Pondberry Bay Trail.
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Get Your Library Card. Explore social connections at your local library, where you can enjoy storytime, arts and crafts and make new friends. Discover events at your local library. Get your library card today and explore e-books/audiobooks, and online learning!
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Introduce Your Child to 4-H. Sampson County 4-H is open to youth ages 5-18 and offers various programs and events for various interests. For information about Sampson County 4-H, please visit their home page.
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Sign Your Child Up for a County Sports Program in 2026 and join the fun! Youth leagues and recreation programs help kids build skills, stay active, and make new friends in a positive team environment. Check the county Parks & Recreation schedule for registration dates, age groups, and seasonal offerings.
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Adopt a Shelter Pet. Make 2026 the year you welcome a new best friend! Consider adopting a pet from Sampson County Animal Shelter. You will be giving a deserving animal a second chance while gaining a loyal companion who brings joy! Visit the animal shelter or check out the adopt a pet to meet your match!
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Learn What the Health Department Offers: Vaccines, screenings, WIC, family planning, environmental health and more!
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Know Where to Go for Help Fast! Bookmark our Social Services contacts, and other service information. Learn more about how to become a foster parent!
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Improve Your County Navigation! Find your commissioner district using our GIS website, meeting schedule, watch meeting livestream videos to be in the know!
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Try Sampson County Public Transportation. Our County Public Transportation Department provides transit services for ALL residents in Sampson County. Whether you are headed to work, school, medical appointments, shopping, or other errands, public transportation can help you. Schedule a ride and more information here.
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Support Local Farmers and Makers Make it a goal in 2026 to shop closer to home by visiting local farmers markets, farm stands, and small businesses featuring handmade goods. Buying locally helps keep dollars in the community, supports family farms, and often means fresher food and one-of-a-kind products you can’t find elsewhere. Look for seasonal markets and vendor events throughout the county and consider trying one new local vendor each month.
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Start a Small Business! Turn your idea into a small business right here in Sampson County in 2026. From choosing a business name and registering your company to understanding permits and local requirements, check out the resources here.
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Stay Informed. Sampson County has many programs, services and events. Subscribe to our various communications channels. Sign up for our monthly newsletter and follow our social media platforms.
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Start a New Job Start 2026 with a fresh opportunity! Consider a career with Sampson County. County jobs offer a chance to serve your community while building a stable career with competitive benefits and room to grow. Explore current openings on the county website and apply to the position that fits your skills and goals.
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Sampson County Data Sheet 2025
 NCACC releases county-by-county fact sheets summarizing individual county statistics including population, health, education, income, and taxes annually. Let's look at Sampson County's data fact sheet!
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Sampson County Educational Profiles 2025
 North Carolina faces a growing need for talent. myFutureNC tracks the postsecondary attainment of North Carolinians ages 25-44, as well as performance from Pre-K to college and career. Let's look at the data for our County!
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 Sampson 360 - Driving Growth. Building Opportunity!
Sampson 360, is a new initiative launched in 2026 that was developed to inform, connect, and unite leaders from across Sampson County in support of long-term economic growth and community vitality.
Sampson 360 – with the tagline “Driving Growth. Building Opportunity!” will present events curated by Sampson County Economic Development that will include speaker events, seminars, and educational programs focused on the trends and forces shaping Sampson County’s economic growth, community vitality, and long-term competitiveness.
This initiative is designed to bring together leaders from business, government, agribusiness, education, healthcare, nonprofits, and the broader community to encourage collaboration, shared understanding, and strategic action.
“Sampson 360 reflects our belief that strong connections and informed leadership are essential to economic success,” said Chuck Spell, Chair, of the Sampson County Economic Development Advisory Board. “By bringing diverse voices to the table and providing a 360-degree perspective on opportunities and challenges, we can better align our efforts as we work together to move Sampson County forward.”
Through Sampson 360 events, participants will learn, connect, and collaborate to examine current challenges, anticipate future trends, and develop strategies that drive economic growth, competitiveness, and community vitality. This program is designed to foster cross-sector dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and coordinated action that supports the long-term prosperity and resilience of Sampson County and its residents.
“Sampson 360 is an important step in strengthening communication and collaboration across Sampson County,” said Allen McLamb, Chair of the Sampson County Board of Commissioners. “By bringing together leaders from business, education, agribusiness, healthcare, nonprofits, and local government, this initiative can help ensure our community is working to enhance economic growth and long-term prosperity for our county's residents.”
Why Sampson 360 Matters
Strong relationships and shared knowledge are critical to building a vibrant, resilient local economy.
Sampson 360 will:
- Bring together leaders across all sectors of the county
- Provide insight into emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities
- Encourage collaboration on strategies to grow businesses, attract investment, and prepare a workforce for the future,
- Strengthen regional leadership and community engagement
On February 10, 2025, Sampson County Economic Development will present the Inaugural Sampson 360 Event: "Trends to Watch: Preparing Sampson County for Tomorrow’s Economy" See full press release for more information about this wonderful event!
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Board of Commissioners Meeting Recap |
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Upcoming Events and Activities |
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All events are listed on our county website!
Please visit Event Listing
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Brought to you by our NC Cooperative Extension - Sampson County Center, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Sydney Knowles.
Eating well is key to feeling your best and supporting long-term health. Each month, Mrs. Knowles will share a simple, nutritious recipe to help you make healthier choices that fit your lifestyle.
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Apple Pancakes
Are you looking for a spin to traditional buttermilk pancakes? Try these apple pancakes! This is a great recipe if your New Year’s Resolution is to eat more fruits and vegetables! Traditional pancakes lack micronutrients and fiber. By adding fruit, you’re increasing both of those nutrients to make your breakfast more well-rounded. Top off your pancakes with slices of apple or your favorite fruit. Pair with yogurt for some extra protein that will help satisfy you until lunchtime.
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 1 ¼ c. pancake mix (use the type that only requires adding water)
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp. oil
- 1 c. low-fat milk
Instructions
- Lightly coat a griddle or skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium high.
- Peel, core and thinly slice apple into rings.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ingredients for pancake batter. Stir until ingredients are evenly moist.
- For each pancake, place apple ring on griddle and pour about 1/4 cup batter over apple ring; starting in the center and covering the apple.
- Cook until bubbles appear. Turn and cook other side until lightly brown.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving
- About 160 calories
- 4 grams (g) of fat
- 24 g carbohydrate
- 1 g fiber
Recipe and Nutrition Facts Accessed at:
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/recipes/grains/apple_pancakes
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Meet Pig!
2 months old cat, male
Available to adopt at Sampson County Animal Shelter
Visitation Hours
Monday - Friday
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
168 Agriculture Place, Clinton, NC
Shelter Office: 910-592-8493
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