SBA Offers Relief to North Carolina Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by a Drought
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in North Carolina to offset economic losses caused by a drought beginning on April 28. The disaster declaration covers the North Carolina counties of Anson, Bladen, Brunswick, Chatham, Columbus, Cumberland, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pender, Randolph, Richmond,
James Trading Company Acquires Sampson Farmers Hardware in Clinton, North Carolina
Clinton, NC — May 15, 2026 — James Trading Company is proud to announce the acquisition of Sampson Farmers Hardware, a business whose roots run deep in the history of Clinton and Sampson County and whose commitment to customer service has been a hallmark of the community for generations. For decades, Farmers Hardware served as a trusted resource for homeowners, farmers, contractors, and businesses throughout the region. Around 2007, the business entered a new chapter when it was acquired by Sampson
Sampson Women’s Center Welcomes Dr. Iliet Payan
Clinton, NC, May 2026: Sampson Regional Medical Center is proud to welcome Dr. Iliet Payan, DO, to Sampson Women’s Center as a Family Medicine & Obstetrics provider. Dr. Payan will begin seeing patients on June 1st and is now accepting appointments for women’s healthcare services in Clinton and surrounding communities. Dr. Payan brings experience in full-spectrum family medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology care, with a passion for serving rural communities through compassionate, personalized healthcare.
