The Sampson Independent

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The Sampson Independent
TypeDaily newspaper
Owner(s)Champion Media
PublisherSherry Matthews
EditorSherry Matthews
Founded1924
Headquarters303 Elizabeth Street, Clinton, North Carolina 28328
CityClinton, North Carolina
CountryUnited States of America
OCLC number 13264721
Website clintonnc.com

The Sampson Independent is an American daily newspaper headquartered in Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina. The paper is a member of the North Carolina Press Association. [1] [2]

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History

The lineage of the Sampson Independent includes the following newspapers: [2]

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References

  1. "Member Directory". North Carolina Press Association. Archived from the original on March 20, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Sampson Independent". Library of Congress. Retrieved January 19, 2020.