Wallace OKs rezoning for Royal Farms development
WALLACE — The Wallace Town Council meeting Thursday night was packed with residents of Plantation Acres, a community that borders the new proposed Royal Farms gas station development at the corner of Highways 41 and 11 in the Tin City area of Wallace. The residents were unanimously against the council granting a rezoning request to […]
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Sheriff’s Office warns public about email scams on the rise
The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office recently issued a statement warning the public about increasing email scams and things people can do to protect themselves. Scammers use social engineering to gain trust and redirect funds, so it’s crucial to be cautious and mindful of all your financial dealings. Some common occurrences to be aware of include […]
Board moves forward with grant application to help homeowners
KENANSVILLE — At the Sept.16 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners held the first of two public hearings required to apply for a Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization to help homeowners. The state grant would cover housing and infrastructure related to housing, such as new utility services, streets, flood and drainage improvements, sidewalks, and […]
Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, EMS conduct joint training
The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Duplin County EMS, recently conducted rapid deployment training at the DCSO training center in Rose Hill. The annual training, a crucial component in the readiness of both teams, is designed to prepare them for potential active shooter scenarios, bomb threats and other critical situations. “We’re working in […]
Duplin citizens rally around Hurricane Helene victims
Residents of Duplin County know a thing or two about the damage and heartache a tropical storm can cause. After all, in 2018, areas of the county experienced major flooding damage from Hurricane Florence, an event that some are still working to recover from. So it’s no surprise that Duplin citizens would band together to […]
Warsaw first grader accidentally brings gun to school
WARSAW — A child from Warsaw Elementary School brought a gun to school on Tuesday, Sept. 24. According to officials from Duplin County Schools, it was an accident and no one was harmed. Pamela Murray, the principal of Warsaw Elementary School, explained in a statement sent to parents and staff that a first-grade student had […]
Mount Olive Kermes attracts hundreds of Latinos
MOUNT OLIVE — Hundreds of Latinos gathered at the St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Mount Olive on Sept. 15 for the church’s Fall Festival Kermes in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The area adjacent to the church was transformed into a vibrant, colorful space where families gathered to celebrate and help raise […]
Magnolia town manager resigns
MAGNOLIA — Town Manager Charles “Twig” Rollins recently announced his decision to step down as Magnolia town manager. His last day will be Oct. 12. Rollins accepted a new role as town manager for Summerfield. He told Duplin Journal that the main driving factor for his decision was the long commute. “I got married back […]
Wallace breaks ground on major sewer extension
WALLACE — Prior to the Wallace Town Council meeting on Sept. 12, council members, Mayor Jason Wells, Town Manager Rob Taylor and former Mayor Charley Farrior gathered at a site on River Road for the official groundbreaking on a lift station and sewer extension project that will help accommodate the growth of the town and […]