Election day is only 19 days away
The countdown is on for the general election on Nov. 5 — only 19 days away. Persons who missed the voter registration deadline can take advantage of same-day voter registration during the early voting period from Oct. 17 through Nov. 2 to register and vote. Absentee ballots must be requested by 5 p.m. on Oct. […]
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Brinson receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine
County Commissioners honor four former county employees with prestigious awards KENANSVILLE — Davis Brinson, former Duplin County manager, was one of four former county employees honored during the Oct. 7 County Commissioners meeting. Brinson, who retired on July 31, 2023, after serving in Duplin County for nearly three decades, was presented with the Order of […]
Mark Robinson campaigns in Rose Hill
ROSE HILL — A meeting room in the Rose Hill Restaurant was packed Friday afternoon for a visit from gubernatorial candidate and current Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson. The crowd heard a speech from Robinson, and were able to meet with him briefly for photos and autographs afterward. NC Rep. Jimmy Dixon, who represents Duplin and […]
Wallace OKs rezoning for Royal Farms development
WALLACE — The Wallace Town Council meeting Thursday night was packed with residents of Plantation Acres, a community that borders the new proposed Royal Farms gas station development at the corner of Highways 41 and 11 in the Tin City area of Wallace. The residents were unanimously against the council granting a rezoning request to […]
Boots on the ground: volunteers’ relief efforts shine bright
After the remnants of Hurricane Helene unleashed a trail of destruction and casualties across western North Carolina and the death toll continues to rise, relief efforts remain crucial. Volunteers led by Terry Norris, executive director of Emerge Chaplains Response Team and Emerge Ministries in Beulaville, deployed to Black Mountain before the storm to help with […]
Elections Q&A
Local Board of Elections director answers commonly asked questions As the Nov. 5 general election approaches, Duplin Journal will feature a series of Q&As with Duplin County Board of Elections Director Carrie Sullivan. If you haven’t registered to vote yet, you can still do so until Friday, Oct. 11. Eligible individuals who miss this deadline […]
School board members voice concerns over state accountability system
KENANSVILLE — Members of the Duplin County Board of Education made their feelings known about state-required accountability testing at their Oct. 1 meeting. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s accountability results for the 2023-24 school year were announced Sept. 4. Although Duplin County Schools are no longer designated as a low-performing district, the individual […]
Sheriff’s Office warns public about email scams on the rise
The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office recently issued a statement warning the public about increasing email scams and things people can do to protect themselves. Scammers use social engineering to gain trust and redirect funds, so it’s crucial to be cautious and mindful of all your financial dealings. Some common occurrences to be aware of include […]
Board moves forward with grant application to help homeowners
KENANSVILLE — At the Sept.16 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners held the first of two public hearings required to apply for a Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization to help homeowners. The state grant would cover housing and infrastructure related to housing, such as new utility services, streets, flood and drainage improvements, sidewalks, and […]