New Duplin County Detention Center marks ‘a new era’
KENANSVILLE — With the ceremonial shoveling of dirt by county officials, construction is officially underway on Duplin County’s new detention center. The much-needed center will replace the county’s current overcrowded and outdated jail. At the start of the groundbreaking ceremony, County Manager Bryan Miller called the new detention center “a new and essential addition to […]
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Wallace joins Main Street initiative
WALLACE — Members of the Wallace Town Council and Mayor Jason Wells asked only, “Where do we sign up?” after a presentation by the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Main Street Initiative and Rural Planning Program during the monthly meeting on July 11. Samantha Darlington, community economic development planner, explained that the initiative works all […]
Rose Hill board approves CDBG neighborhood revitalization application
The Rose Hill town board voted unanimously to move forward with an application for a community development block grant (CDBG) for neighborhood revitalization at the board’s regular monthly meeting on July 9. The town could apply for the NC 2024 CDBG neighborhood revitalization program for a potential of up to $950,000, Town Administrator Angela Smith […]
Teachey accepts water/sewer grants totaling nearly $400,000
TEACHEY — The Teachey town board voted unanimously to move forward with procuring two grants for water and sewer services, which total $399,975, at the regular monthly meeting on Monday night, July 8. Joe McKemey with McDavid Associates appeared before the board to explain the two grants and the scope of work involved. The grant-funded […]
Beulaville town board moves forward with demolition of abandoned house
BEULAVILLE — During the regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 2, the Beulaville Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with the demolition of an abandoned house at 406 W. Church St. The board has been discussing the house for several months, with Beulaville citizen Nanette Outlaw appearing at each meeting to inquire about […]
I-40 accident near Wallace sends man to hospital, firefighter injured during rescue
A man was rescued this morning after Fire and EMS units responded to a call requesting help for an overturned vehicle with a person pinned inside at approximately 7:30 a.m. The single-vehicle accident occurred on I-40 westbound lane near the 382-mile marker during a heavy downpour. The driver of the red pickup truck ran off […]
Warsaw welcomes new town commissioner
WARSAW — Albert G. Searles was sworn in as Warsaw town commissioner on July 8, during the regular town hall meeting. Searles was appointed by the board last June to fill in the seat left vacant by the late Commissioner Russell Eason until the 2025 municipal elections.
Duplin under moderate drought
Department of Emergency Management officials advise residents to be cautious, monitor weather conditions Last week the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council issued a drought advisory showing Duplin County as one of 69 counties under moderate drought conditions. According to Matthew Barwick, Department of Emergency Management director, despite the recent rainfall it is important […]
Man sentenced to 32 years in prison for 2020 Beulaville murder
The deadly shooting took place in Beulaville, however none of the parties were from Duplin County According to the office of District Attorney Ernie Lee, last week Antonio Murphy, 29, pled guilty to the murder of 21-year-old Michael Deangelo Bryant Jr., along with various charges stemming from the events that transpired in Beulaville the night […]