Clinton Coverage

Sampson County man, woman rejoice in new houses years after hurricanes destroyed old homes

On Monday, there was finally vindication for two Sampson County residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence. They now have new places to stay.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

'God moves in mysterious ways': Man, woman move into new homes years after hurricanes

Two Sampson County residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence finally have new places to stay.

'He was a leader': Funeral service held Tuesday for Harnett deputy killed in crash

Friends, famliy and colleagues gathered at Central Baptist Church in Dunn on Tuesday to remember Harnett County Deputy Chris Johnson. Johnson died in a crash on Feb. 6.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Body of Harnett Co. deputy killed in crash escorted to funeral home

On Thursday, the body of the Harnett County deputy who died in a crash was escorted from Betsy Johnson Hospital to a funeral home in Clinton.

NC woman wins $1 million, rings in New Year as Powerball First Millionaire of the Year

Pamela Bradshaw, of Clinton, won $1 million just after midnight when she won the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year drawing during "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024."

WRAL staff

Officer shoots, kills man after investigators say he pointed gun at them

A police investigation is underway Thursday in Clinton.

Man shot, killed by Clinton police after attacking woman, aiming gun at officers

A police investigation is underway Thursday morning in Clinton.

Keenan Willard and Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporters

Police officer shoots, kills man who allegedly pointed gun at officers in Clinton

Clinton police said an officer shot and killed a man Thursday morning -- after that man allegedly pointed a gun at police.

Sampson County deputies investigating overnight shooting that hospitalized one person

There is currently no word on what started the shooting or if anyone was injured.

Sampson deputies investigate shooting on Quail Run Lane

WRAL has reached out to the Sampson County Sheriff's Office for more information on the shooting.

Troopers ask for public's help in finding hit-and-run driver in Clinton crash

The North Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking the public's help locating the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident on Friday.

WRAL Staff

Shooting Tuesday night at apartment in Clinton; no one shot, one injured

There was a shooting Tuesday night at an apartment in Clinton.

Tar Heel Traveler: Artist Grace Ho displays love and devotion through artwork

Artist Grace Ho has acrylic artwork displayed in her studio on Vance Street in Clinton. She is a Chinese American artist with a studio in downtown Clinton. Grace paints what she feels, her artistry is a depiction of love and devotion.

Deadly crash in Clinton kills 2, injures 1

At least two people are dead and another person was injured after a deadly car crash in Clinton late Sunday night. (Photographer: Steve Boyette)

Deadly crash in Clinton splits car in half, kills at least 2

At least two people are dead and another person was injured after a deadly car crash in Clinton late Sunday night.

Tar Heel Traveler: Jimmy Daughtry's bait shop is the key to good fishing for Clinton residents

Daughtry's Bait & Tackle is a classic shop in Clinton run by Jimmy Daughtry, who knows almost everything about fishing and crickets and worms, too!

6 injured, including 2 children, in Clinton shooting hours after fatal shooting nearby

Six people, including two children, were shot in a Clinton neighborhood Saturday night hours after a man was killed in a shooting less than half a mile away.

Man charged with murder in investigation of missing Sampson County man

David "Van" Alphin was last seen on Feb. 2 at the hog farm he worked at on Elwood Road in Clinton.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

Missing 35-year-old man last seen on Clinton hog farm

David "Van" Alpin was last seen wearing coveralls and rubber work boots at a hog farm on Elwood Road on Feb. 2.

Clinton NC cam

The Clinton cam sits at the corner of Main and Wall streets in downtown Clinton, N.C.

Parents, school leaders at odds over coronavirus cases in Clinton City schools

Students in Clinton City schools have been back on campus since the middle of August without any major coronavirus-related clusters or outbreaks. But there have been some positive cases that have parents concerned.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Teacher of the Week: Clinton High School's Travis Jordan

Travis Jordan, Clinton High School's band teacher, is WRAL's teacher of the week. For the last eight years he's helped students fulfill their potential. Even though high school classes in Sampson County are virtual, Jordan remains a dedicated teacher.

Silo fire burns at Clinton pork and poultry farm

Pork and poultry litter burned for four hours in a silo fire that drew nine fire departments and about sixty personnel to Prestage Farms in Clinton.

Silo fire burns at Clinton pork and poultry farm

Pork and poultry litter has been burning for hours in a silo fire that drew nine fire departments and about sixty personnel to Prestage Farms in Clinton.

Silo fire burns at Clinton pork and poultry farm

Pork and poultry litter burned for four hours in a silo fire that drew nine fire departments and about sixty personnel to Prestage Farms in Clinton.