Community Profile :: A Place For People

This is a tour of our community. We are proud of our past and eagerly look forward to our future. It is in this spirit that we invite you to learn more about us and the opportunities that exist here.

Clinton is within easy commuting distance of several of North Carolina’s largest cities thereby enabling residents to take advantage of the cultural and recreational offerings while still enjoying life in a smaller community. Beaches along the North Carolina coast can be reached in slightly over an hour’s drive. The numerous attractions in the North Carolina mountains can be reached in 5-6 hours. Included in these attractions are rafting, theme parks, scenic areas and snow skiing. Locally there are many nationally recognized civic clubs, which play an important role in the quality of life. Approximately 40 churches representing all denominations are active in the Clinton area. For shopping convenience our citizens have a number of options including a diversified center business district.

Six shopping centers provide local shopping opportunities. Regional shopping malls are located in Fayetteville, Wilmington, Goldsboro and Raleigh and serve customers from the Clinton area. Health care for our citizens is provided locally at Sampson Regional Hospital. Originally constructed in 1950, the hospital has undergone a series of expansion and renovation programs. The most recent was a two million dollar cancer treatment center. A comprehensive program of medical services is available at the 156 – Beaman Street facility, which is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. A board of trustees, representing the entire county directs the overall operation of the hospital.

Public health needs are met by the Sampson County Health Department. Mental health and mental retardation services are provided by the county’s mental health center.