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Unofficial election results show tight races, new faces
Turnout was under 20%, but tight races in Calypso, Warsaw, and Teachey are keeping election watchers on edge until the Nov. 14 canvass Duplin County voters turned out in modest numbers for last week’s municipal elections, with unofficial results showing a 19.48% turnout — just 1,463 ballots cast out of 7,509 registered voters. The Duplin […]
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Wallace Begins phase one on inclusive playground at Clement Park
WALLACE — Phase one of Wallace’s new inclusive playground project is underway at Clement Park, bringing more than five years of planning and fundraising to life with accessible play opportunities for children of all abilities. “We are very excited to get this project started. It has been a very long process,” David Bizzel, Wallace Parks […]
Four County EMC elects new board president
Last week, Four County Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) announced a new slate of officers on its Board of Directors following its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 28. The Board elected Kenneth Thornton Jr. of the East Bladen District as its new president, following longtime Board President S. Franklin Williams’ decision to step down after more […]
Surprises take flight at Duplin Airport Commission meeting
KENANSVILLE — Last week’s Airport Commission meeting was full of surprises. Following the traditional dinner together, prayer, and approval of the minutes, the board took time to honor two people who have been instrumental to the airport’s development. Wendell Murphy received a special resolution recognizing his life and legacy. Board Member Grey Morgan shared personal […]
Duplin acts to protect retiree health coverage amid Humana changes
Commissioners move to United American coverage to protect retirees’ access to local doctorsKENANSVILLE — Duplin County officials have taken decisive action to safeguard healthcare access for retirees after learning that UNC Health would no longer accept Humana Medicare Advantage plans starting on Jan. 1, 2026. At Monday’s County Commissioners meeting, retirees voiced strong concerns about […]
Concord Baptist Church celebrates 200 years
Concord Baptist Church was filled to overflowing on Sunday, Oct. 26, as members gathered to celebrate the church’s 200th anniversary. Some wore long dresses, bonnets, overalls, and straw hats reminiscent of the 1800s to honor the church’s roots. The service opened with a time-honored roll call — a cherished tradition that echoed Concord’s deep and […]
Wendell Murphy’s visionary legacy honored with Hall of Fame induction
When the National Agricultural Hall of Fame welcomed its newest members on Oct. 23, it wasn’t just honoring individual achievement — it was recognizing the power of innovation to reshape an industry. Among the honorees was Wendell Murphy, the Rose Hill entrepreneur whose forward-thinking approach to pork production transformed American agriculture. Murphy was honored with […]
Mount Olive moves forward on projects to ease sewer moratorium
MOUNT OLIVE — Members of the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners gathered for a special-called meeting on Oct. 21 to consider two items related to work the town hopes will be a step in repairing the wastewater woes that have plagued the town for years and that has resulted in a moratorium issued by the […]
Rose Hill approves Comprehensive Land Use Plan
The Rose Hill Board of Commissioners and Planning Board held a joint meeting and public hearing on Oct. 14 to again consider approving the town’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which is required by state statute for towns to have and enforce zoning ordinances. The proposed plan was originally presented to the commissioners and planning board […]
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