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Duplin County experiencing severe drought
On Thursday, Jan. 16 the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) issued a drought advisory, classifying Duplin County as one of 11 counties in eastern North Carolina experiencing severe drought conditions. “This current dry spell in North Carolina began with a very dry October and warm November,” said Klaus Albertin, chair of the DMAC. […]
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JSCC sees record-breaking registrations for spring semester
KENANSVILLE — James Sprunt Community College announced record-breaking enrollment for the spring semester compared to last year, despite a town-wide power outage on the final day of walk-in registration. According to the announcement, JSCC faculty and staff swiftly adapted to ensure that students had continuous access to enrollment support. As a result, the college extended […]
21-year-old charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in Warsaw
WARSAW —Darwin Solorzano Donaire, 21, was arrested on Jan. 7 following a search warrant in connection with an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation executed by the Warsaw Police Department with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations. The investigation began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a cyber tip via Instagram, and […]
Mount Olive town board continues to work to address issues
MOUNT OLIVE — The Mount Olive Board of Commissioners is looking to start fresh in the New Year, after a contentious town board meeting in December, during which several citizens took the town to task for problems with water quality and transparency of town government. Citizen input was at a minimum at the Jan. 6 […]
Beulaville and Rose Hill each get $950,000 for neighborhood revitalization
Some rundown homes in Beulaville and Rose Hill will get a facelift, thanks to $950,000 community development block grants for neighborhood revitalization, which the towns have been awarded from the NC Department of Commerce. Duplin County also received $950,000 in CDBG-NR funding. The grants, $950,000 each, will go toward housing improvements for low- and moderate-income […]
County commissioners approve purchase to support Water Department operations
KENANSVILLE — During their meeting on Monday night, the Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of a $430,000 parcel located on Limestone Road in Kenansville. The building will support Water Department operations. “This will facilitate ease of use for residents. It will provide a better working location and conditions for employees. It will provide […]
District Attorney receives Attorney General’s Dogwood Award
KENANSVILLE — District Attorney Ernie Lee is among four distinguished individuals honored with the prestigious Attorney General’s Dogwood Award, the announcement was made on Dec. 27 by former attorney general, Governor Josh Stein. “The fentanyl crisis in our state is devastating our communities,” said Stein. “District Attorney Lee has been a leader in the state’s […]
January ushers new traffic patterns at various intersections in Duplin County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that five intersections in Duplin County will be converted into all-way stops this month. According to the announcement, NCDOT crews will start installing pavement markings and stop signs on N.C. 41 at the intersection with Jackson Store Road in Beulaville, on Thursday, Jan. 8. Similar work will be […]
High-speed chase on New Year’s Eve ends in Duplin County
CHINQUAPIN — Authorities have identified Brandon Kelly, 33, of Jacksonville, as the suspect who tried to evade law enforcement at a checkpoint resulting in a high-speed chase on New Year’s Eve. The dramatic pursuit began on Wilmington Highway in Jacksonville at 11:45 p.m., when Kelly fled from a police checkpoint and sped away, reaching dangerous […]