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Duplin Winery seeks town support for liquor permit
ROSE HILL — Dave Fussell, president of Duplin Winery, appeared before the Rose Hill Board of Commissioners at its meeting on April 14 to request that a letter be submitted by the town in support of the winery being granted a liquor-by-the-drink permit. Fussell said the permit is needed for the winery to be competitive […]
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Ribbon cutting marks new era for ag education at HCA
HARRELLS — The hum of future welders, mechanics, and agricultural leaders is set to fill a new space at Harrells Christian Academy, which officially opened its Prestage Agricultural Education Center on April 15. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held at the Cargill Agriculture Education Complex, marked the debut of a nearly 7,000-square-foot facility designed to expand hands-on […]
Beulaville man wins $100,000 on $30 scratch-off
A Beulaville man is celebrating a major lottery win after turning a $30 scratch-off ticket into a $100,000 prize. Loyd Hall said he initially struggled to believe the result, double-checking the ticket several times before sharing the news with his family. “I told my son and he thought I was joking,” Hall laughed. “My daughter […]
Calico Bay residents to weigh proposed sewer system
KENANSVILLE — A long-discussed plan to address failing septic systems in two Duplin County communities is nearing a key decision point, as residents prepare to weigh in later this month on whether to move forward. Representatives from AgriWaste Technology, Inc. (AWT) and the North Carolina Rural Water Association recently briefed county commissioners on the project’s […]
Wallace board swears in officer, passes grant resolutions
WALLACE — It was a light agenda but a packed house in the Wallace Woman’s Club Thursday evening when the Wallace Town Council held their regular monthly meeting. The meeting opened with a special moment as several members of the Wallace Police Department watched the swearing-in of their newest officer, Alex Sholar. A Duplin County […]
Hall of Fame honors Duplin icons
KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Hall of Fame inducted two recipients on April 7 during its annual banquet. The Duplin Hall of Fame began in 1994 as a way to show proper tribute to Duplin County citizens, both past and present, who have made significant contributions to the “growth, development, and well-being” of Duplin County, […]
Kenansville officials prepare for budget season ahead of June deadline
KENANSVILLE — It’s that time of year when the Town of Kenansville needs to compile its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Town Manager Anna West told the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on April 7 that a budget workshop needs to be scheduled soon. Since the new budget needs to be approved by […]
Development surge brings opportunity, pressure to Wallace
Growth tied to demand, including spillover from Wilmington housing market KENANSVILLE — Last week, Wallace Town Council member Glenn Price delivered a detailed briefing on anticipated residential growth in Wallace to Duplin County Commissioners, warning that rapid development could place increasing pressure on local schools. Price said the issue is both significant and time-sensitive as […]
Beulaville board discusses construction policy, tax collection measures
BEULAVILLE — A proposed construction standard, drainage responsibilities and major infrastructure planning were among key topics discussed during the Beulaville town board meeting on April 6. Public Works Director Ricky Raynor explained the need for a standardized policy for new construction to ensure plumbing compatibility. “If I don’t have something standardized and a line breaks, […]
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