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Beulaville infrastructure project moves ahead
BEULAVILLE — At the Beulaville town board meeting on Monday night, officials shared updates on the town’s infrastructure efforts. Public Works Director Ricky Raynor informed the board that the infrastructure project is progressing smoothly and remains ahead of schedule. Pressure testing is complete, with sampling and floor preparation expected to wrap up this week. “The […]
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Gratitude in Action: Leadership honors EMS heroes
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County recently honored the dedicated men and women of Emergency Medical Services with a heartfelt celebration during EMS Week, May 18–24. As a show of gratitude, the public safety administrative team prepared meals for every EMS shift. The appreciation continued with the county’s first-ever EMS Community Day on Saturday, providing families with […]
Commissioners consider financial safeguards for solar farms developers
KENANSVILLE — Last week, County Manager Bryan Miller and the Board of County Commissioners revisited the county’s solar farms ordinance during their regular meeting. They focused on important regulatory aspects and potential updates, particularly site planning and decommissioning. Miller provided an overview of the county’s current solar ordinance, which mandates that any new solar facility […]
Harrells Christian Academy breaks ground on new ag building
Harrells Christian Academy recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 7,000-square-foot agricultural education building. The new facility will feature spaces for animal science education and a hands-on ag workshop, with training in welding, woodworking, and small engine mechanics. “We believe the new HCA Agricultural Education Building and pathway will not only be beneficial to […]
Strategic Planning Workgroup reveals Wallace’s vision for the future
WALLACE — An economic development strategic plan was presented to the Wallace Town Council last Thursday, outlining the town’s chief objectives over the next five years and strategies to achieve them. The plan focuses on the revitalization of downtown Wallace, improving community engagement and connection, and creating a strong network of local businesses in addition […]
Magnolia police arrest key suspect in series of break-ins
MAGNOLIA — Last week, the Magnolia Police Department announced the arrest of Ronnie Lenel Devane, 43, a suspect in a series of break-ins. According to authorities, between April 7 and May 10, the town of Magnolia experienced an unsettling wave of break-ins, which included theft and property damage. Among the affected were a motor vehicle […]
Role-playing exercise illustrates challenges of reintegration
KENANSVILLE — Trillium’s Support Transition and Reentry (T-STAR) team held a reentry simulation at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville last Monday that illustrated the many barriers and challenges individuals must overcome following their release from incarceration through a role-playing exercise. Participants ranging from public defenders, parole officers and peer support specialists were assigned new […]
Rose Hill appoints new town commissioner
ROSE HILL — Tasha Mathis was appointed to the Rose Hill Board of Commissioners at the town’s regular meeting last Tuesday, filling Ross Powell’s unexpired term following his resignation in April. The meeting also included public hearings on the proposed 2025-2026 budget and the closure of Avalon Drive in addition to various other business. “I […]
Magnolia shares proposed budget for fiscal year 2025–26
MAGNOLIA — Last week, Town Manager Charles Banks presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2025–26 Budget for the town of Magnolia. He shared that the Water and Sewer Fund is balanced at $665,000, with no changes to water or sewer rates. The only increase is a $2 monthly rise in the in-town garbage collection fee, rising […]
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