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Energy expansion promises stronger, smarter grid for Duplin
Duplin County’s electric grid is set for a high-tech upgrade that officials say will improve reliability, strengthen support for agriculture and position the region for future business growth. NC Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC) and OATI recently announced plans to deploy next-generation smart grid technology in Duplin County, part of a broader effort to enhance grid […]
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Teachey water bills to increase
Residents in the town of Teachey will notice an increase in their town water bills soon, which is actually an action approved by the town’s board of commissioners in 2022. During the town board meeting on Feb. 9, Teachey town administrator Morgan Jacobs advised the commissioners that the increase had not been applied to the […]
Rose Hill board meeting rescheduled after three commissioners absent
The Rose Hill Board of Commissioners found itself in an unusual situation when it came time for their Feb. 10 meeting — they did not have a quorum. Three of the five commissioners were absent. Mayor Davy Buckner said two of the commissioners were out of town and would not arrive back in time, while […]
Beulaville eyes state funds for East Park
BEULAVILLE — Town leaders are looking to tap into millions in unspent state economic development dollars to help build out East Park Industrial Park on Lyman Road. Scotty Summerlin, executive director of the Duplin County Economic Development Commission, told the Beulaville town board at its monthly meeting that the county received $12 million from a […]
Developer plans 170-acre community behind Wallace Walmart
The Wallace Town Council voted at its Feb. 12 meeting to schedule a public hearing for March 12 on a proposed 170-acre development known as Bryant Farm on River Road behind Walmart. Plans call for a mix of single-family homes and townhouses along with two recreational facilities with pools and amenities. Town Manager Rob Taylor […]
Teachey man charged with threatening to kill sheriff, judge
A Teachey man has been arrested by the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation for threatening to kill a superior court judge and the Duplin County sheriff on Facebook. Matthew Tart was taken into custody on Wednesday, Feb. 11, on two felony charges of threatening an executive, legislative, court or local elected official. The charges stem […]
Kenansville navigates new software rollout
When Kenansville Town Manager Anna West first heard the pitch for new software from the League of Municipalities, it sounded like a good fit. The League is a well-respected resource for towns and cities across North Carolina. The software was offered free for the first three years, which West said made it appealing. The new […]
Faison Board backs after-school program with bus purchases
FAISON — Much-needed changes are coming for Faison’s Park and Recreation following decisions made by the town board at their February meeting. Exterior access doors were damaged, and the town board approved $3,654.66 to replace them with new doors accessed through a key fob access system. This new system will make it possible to allow […]
NC Forest Service leads the way with self-contained aviation units
Even after recent snow, North Carolina remains in drought, extending the fire season from a short February–May period to a year-round risk. On Jan. 1, wildfires broke out in both the eastern and western parts of the state, something that had never happened before. Fighting fires in North Carolina involves a coordinated effort between ground […]
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