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Wastewater spill in Warsaw prompts health alert for Stewarts Creek
WARSAW — A major wastewater spill in the Town of Warsaw is raising environmental and public health concerns after several million gallons of partially treated sewage entered Stewarts Creek. According to Warsaw officials, the issue began on Aug. 23, when the facility experienced a disruption in its normal operations after industrial wastewater overwhelmed its systems. […]
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Greenevers moves forward with infrastructure projects
GREENEVERS — The Greenevers Town Board approved an $839,901.50 contract with TA Loving at its Aug. 11 meeting, moving forward with a long-anticipated waterline extension project after successfully negotiating the original $1.4 million bid down by nearly half. The board also discussed grant opportunities for home rehabilitation projects, concerns over high septic system rates, and […]
As Wallace expands, so do educational needs
WALLACE — The Wallace area is experiencing significant growth, evidenced by hundreds of permits issued for new homes and the arrival of numerous businesses. This growth has raised important questions about educational facilities, particularly where incoming children will attend school. Wallace Mayor Jason Wells has noted an increasing concern regarding school capacity at recent community […]
Rose Hill eyes future growth, possible rail stop in land use plan
ROSE HILL — The Rose Hill Board of Commissioners and the town’s planning board held a joint meeting Tuesday, Aug. 12, to hear a presentation on a proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the town. North Carolina statutes require municipalities to adopt a land use plan to enforce zoning regulations and guide future growth. Currently, […]
Magnolia Warns: Illegal burning could cost you $25K a day
MAGNOLIA — The Magnolia Police Department is cracking down on illegal burning, warning residents that violations of North Carolina’s open burning law could result in fines of up to $25,000 per day. Police Chief Jerry Wood announced stepped-up enforcement in response to a rise in local violations and repeated failure by some to comply with […]
Deteriorated railroad crossing prompts safety concerns
ROSE HILL — As part of his health routine, Timothy Edmonson of Rose Hill rides his bicycle around town. He found out the hard way that not all routes are safe when he crossed the railroad tracks at the corner of Railroad and Church Streets. Edmonson said the crossing is in such bad shape that […]
Rita’s place gets a new life
MOUNT OLIVE — Shortly after Labor Day weekend, Rita’s Restaurant will become the second location of The Farm House Restaurant. “This expansion is more than a business opportunity — it is a divine appointment,” Farm House owner, Karson McCullen, said. “We are honored to continue the legacy of Rita’s Country Cooking, a true cornerstone of […]
UMO recruiter honored for pioneering work in agricultural education
Curtis Rains wins top regional honor for agricultural education leadership Curtis R. Rains, serving as the Agricultural Recruiting Liaison at the University of Mount Olive (UMO), has been recognized with the 2025 Visionary Impact Award by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators. This award acknowledges his significant contributions to enhancing agricultural education in the […]
DCS swears in new interim superintendent
KENANSVILLE — A special meeting on Aug. 4 was called to appoint Daren Tyndall as interim superintendent of Duplin County Schools. He was sworn in the the next day at the school board’s regular meeting. Tuesday’s meeting began with a prayer from rising East Duplin freshman Cecilia Thigpen addressing the death of Tyndall’s predecessor, Austin […]
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