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Local fire departments need volunteers amid nationwide shortage
Fire departments throughout Duplin County are actively seeking new recruits as departments nationwide face a steady decline in volunteer firefighters. Community involvement plays a critical role in ensuring public safety for the county’s volunteer fire and rescue teams, owing to a long-standing tradition of neighborly support — though many of the surrounding areas and municipalities […]
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Mount Olive gears up for a pickle-powered, dill-icious weekend
Whether you are a pickle lover or looking for a fun weekend outing, the 2025 North Carolina Pickle Festival is back and ready to relish the spotlight. From Friday, April 25 to Saturday, April 26, the town of Mount Olive will burst to life with delicious treats, toe-tapping tunes, and a ton of family-friendly activities. […]
Magnolia man acquitted in murder trial linked to self-defense claims
Victor Thomas Parker Jr., a resident of Magnolia, was found not guilty by a jury in Duplin County Superior Court following a brief deliberation of less than an hour. This verdict came after an intense four-day murder trial that concluded on April 17. According to a media release from the office of attorney Kennedy L. […]
Planning board appointments stir discussion over consent agenda use
WARSAW — Last week’s town board for the town of Warsaw addressed some key governance and procedural issues that sparked internal debate among commissioners and prompted critical public commentary. A central point of contention was the approval process for the meeting agenda. Initially, a motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda as it […]
Duplin County addresses state-mandated property revaluations for 2025
KENANSVILLE — Last week, the Board of County Commissioners started their monthly meeting with County Manager Bryan Miller, thoroughly explaining the tax revaluation process. Miller explained that under the Machinery Act, North Carolina requires all counties to reassess the value of all real estate for tax purposes at least once every eight years, which includes […]
Expansion a topic at Wallace Town Council
The Wallace Town Council convened for their regular meeting at the Wallace Women’s Club last Thursday, where the board discussed the town’s ongoing development and upcoming Strawberry Festival. The meeting also featured an update on a shell building in one of the town’s industrial parks and the introduction of a new interim finance director. Scotty […]
Community invited to share input at Faison’s May budget hearing
FAISON — The Town of Faison will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, May 7, for the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, the board decided at its monthly meeting. The public hearing will give members of the community an opportunity to speak on the budget and learn more about the board’s priorities in the coming […]
Bob Kornegay joins NCCF board of directors
Last week, the North Carolina Community Foundation announced the appointment of Robert B. Kornegay as one of two newly appointed board members. He currently serves as the manager of member services at Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation, a position he has held for over two decades. “It’s an exciting new chapter, and I’m looking forward to […]
Duplin Hall of Fame honors Brinson, Routledge
KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Hall of Fame celebrated its 30th annual awards banquet at the Ed Emory Auditorium last week, adding two inductees to an already impressive roster of 59 exceptional individuals: living recipient Davis Brinson, former Duplin County manager and register of deeds, and Colonel Thomas Routledge, deceased recipient and veteran of the […]
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