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Bryan Miller steps down as County Manager
“At this point, I would entertain a motion to accept the resignation of our manager, Bryan Miller, and delegate the duties of the manager to our deputy county manager, Carrie Shields, until such time as an interim manager is named.” With these words from Duplin County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dexter Edwards, followed by a […]
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Sewage woes drag on for Duplin neighborhoods after a decade
More than a decade after serious septic failures were first documented on Calico Bay Road and East Log Cabin Road in Duplin County, residents are still waiting for a permanent fix and are growing increasingly worried about how much it might cost them. A report compiled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. […]
Shell buildings, new business activity show promise for local economic growth
KENANSVILLE — Progress updates on the development of the Airpark beside Duplin County Airport took center stage at the Duplin County Economic Development Board meeting last Friday. Economic Development Director Scotty Summerlin and two engineers involved in the project brought board members up to date on the infrastructure work as well as construction of the new […]
Hubb’s Farm celebrates Jaws with a bite of agri-tourism
Sharks on a farm?! This year, the 50th anniversary of the movie “Jaws” is being celebrated at Hubb’s Farm in Clinton. From sand pits seeded with shark teeth to an entire Jaws-themed corn maze, there are nods to the film everywhere. “You may even see someone walking around in a shark costume on the weekends,” […]
Magnolia officers now equipped with latest in less-lethal technology
Local law enforcement equips officers with top-tier grant-funded gear MAGNOLIA — In the quiet town of Magnolia, the police department has recently made a big leap forward in public safety. Last week, Magnolia PD officially introduced its newest tool: the Axon Taser-7, which is described as “the newest, most effective CEW (Conducted Energy Weapon) ever.” […]
Pink Hill sees renewed activity downtown
PINK HILL — After years of frustration among local business owners and residents, small changes to zoning rules in Pink Hill are beginning to breathe new life into the town’s economy and community spaces. Mayor Mike Horne, a former town commissioner who served from 1997 to 2007, returned to public service after witnessing how policy […]
Faison looks ahead to fall events
FAISON — The Town of Faison Board of Commissioners met on Oct. 1. Leading the meeting’s financial discussions, Tax Collector Anne Letchworth stood in for Town Clerk Sharon Lee to assist with questions about the town’s revenue and expenditures. One specific issue discussed involved a $133 expense for replacing a damaged water meter. “A water […]
$17K in grants fuel local nonprofits
From food security and youth enrichment to mental health and animal welfare, the Duplin County Community Foundation is putting dollars directly into the community. On Oct. 2, the foundation announced that it has awarded $17,370 in grants to 14 local nonprofits and programs that are making a meaningful impact throughout Duplin County. The funding came […]
Daren Tyndall named superintendent of Duplin County Schools
KENANSVILLE — After more than three decades of service to Duplin County Schools, Daren Tyndall has been officially named Duplin County Schools Superintendent, following a unanimous vote by the Board of Education on Oct. 7. Tyndall, who has served as interim superintendent since Aug. 4, will assume his permanent role on Nov. 6. “I am […]
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