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Chamber gathering spotlights growth, new businesses
WALLACE — Members of the Wallace Chamber of Commerce gathered in the ballroom of the River Landing Clubhouse on March 19 and heard from local leaders about the rapid growth coming to the area. Wallace Town Manager Rob Taylor told the group that businesses rumored to be coming to town for years are finally coming […]
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Rose Hill board considers water, sewer rate increase
ROSE HILL — The Rose Hill Board of Commissioners voted to consider an increase in the town’s water and sewer rates during their meeting on March 10. The increase would be less than $5 for the town’s average residential customers. The last water/sewer rate increase in Rose Hill was in March of 2022. The new […]
Greenevers board seeks $2 million for sewer improvements
GREENEVERS — Concerns about increased taxes and high water bills at 150 Clinic Circle Drive led constituents to address the board during the Greenevers town board meeting on March 9. Town Clerk Emma Brinson said that a second water line had been installed at that address by the previous owner, and the town was not […]
Mount Olive board strips mayor of key powers
MOUNT OLIVE — In what was a contentious meeting that had citizens in the audience challenging the board at times, the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on March 12. Immediately after the opening procedures, Mayor Pro Tem Delreese Simmons asked Mayor Jerome Newton to recuse himself from the meeting, which Newton […]
Wallace council approves rezoning for 149-acre development
The Wallace Town Council approved the rezoning of a 149-acre tract behind Walmart for a mixed-use planned unit development during a March 12 public hearing, despite concerns from residents about increased traffic on River Road. Wallace Planning Director Rod Fritz explained the proposed development would consist of single-family homes, apartments, townhomes, recreational areas, a greenway […]
Debates heat up at Warsaw over services and community concerns
The Warsaw Board of Commissioners tackled multiple community issues at its March meeting, including the renewal of the town’s garbage contract, the recycling program, and utility billing policies—the discussions were marked by heated debate. The board discussed the renewal of the town’s garbage collection contract with Tons of Trash, which expires on June 30. The […]
Duplin County man sentenced to 27 years on child exploitation charges
Federal investigators found more than 10,000 illicit images and videos, officials say A federal judge has sentenced a Duplin County man to 27 years in federal prison after he admitted to producing child sexual abuse material, according to federal authorities. Shawn Keith Green, 55, pleaded guilty following an investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. According […]
Faison board tackles residential water cutoff compliance
FAISON — Bishop T.D. Powell asked the Faison board on March 4 for help finding a permanent home for the community church he pastors at the Faison Park and Recreation Center. “We want to be a more vital part of the community,” Powell said. “We do have a good financial base and have funds for […]
Beulaville board reviews stormwater, plans for future repairs
Beulaville officials report progress on water projects, town cleanup, and upcoming plans at the March board meeting. Town Manager Lori Williams and Public Works Director Ricky Raynor reported that 2.7 inches of rainfall was recorded in February, and daily water use averaged 195,000 gallons. They also shared that available funding from the Waterline Replacement Project […]
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