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$175K boosts student agriculture camp
MOUNT OLIVE – A long-running agricultural training camp at the University of Mount Olive is getting a major boost, thanks to a $175,000 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. “We are grateful for the continued partnership with the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission to offer another three years of the (Supervised Agricultural […]
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150 years of Rose Hill, wrapped in Christmas spirit
ROSE HILL — This Dec. 6, the heart of Rose Hill will come alive with the glow of parade lights and the warmth of hometown cheer as the community gathers for Christmas by the Tracks — an annual tradition of togetherness and small-town magic. This year’s celebration holds special meaning as Rose Hill marks its […]
At 82, local farmer still cultivates the land he loves
Robert Jefferson Farrior was born on George Washington’s birthday but named after Thomas Jefferson 82 years ago in Duplin County. Coming from two large farming families — Albritton and Farrior — agriculture has been part of Farrior’s identity for as long as he can remember. His maternal grandfather, Jim Albritton, was a major strawberry grower […]
Audit finds deficiencies in Wallace’s finances
WALLACE — The auditor conducting the state-required audit for the town of Wallace told the Town Council at their meeting on Nov. 13 that there were some “significant deficiencies” discovered during the audit. In addition to expenditures exceeding appropriations during the previous fiscal year, and a late debt service payment, the town also missed the […]
Rose Hill Board approves new subdivision
ROSE HILL — The Rose Hill Town Board of Commissioners took the final step at their meeting on Nov. 12, paving the way for a new six-home subdivision to be built in town. The meeting had been moved one day ahead due to Veterans Day. The new homes will be built on a property at […]
Funding uncertainty dominates Warsaw board meeting
WARSAW — At last week’s November Warsaw Town Board meeting, Mayor-elect Wesley Boykin used public comment to thank the board for its service while urging a more formal and structured transition as new members prepare to take office in December. Boykin said that after meeting with Town Manager Lea Turner, he was told that managers […]
Greenevers Community Center to serve as disaster shelter
GREENEVERS — The Greenevers town board met Monday night with a full agenda, beginning with a report from Greenevers Fire Station 14. Many of the town’s fire hydrants need repairs, and the board discussed the estimated cost per hydrant to repair as many as possible in a fiscally responsible way. Mayor Diane Brown suggested seeking […]
Judge Gilmore enters 2026 race with key endorsement
Last week, District Court Judge Robert H. Gilmore announced his intent to run for North Carolina’s Judicial District 5 Superior Court; he is endorsed by Superior Court Judge Henry L. Stevens IV, who announced he will not seek reelection to his seat in 2026. “I am looking forward to passing the baton to another person […]
Duplin County Schools begins new chapter with Tyndall at helm
KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on Nov. 6. Crystal Strickland from the Clerk of Courts administered the Oath of Office to Daren Tyndall, the new District Superintendent. Principals from across the county attended to witness the swearing-in. Board members praised Tyndall, calling the transition “the easiest” […]
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