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NCDA&CS fines Duplin County $1,700 over animal shelter violations
Breaking News: State inspectors have cited the Duplin County Animal Services Animal Shelter for multiple violations of North Carolina’s Animal Welfare Act, including incomplete euthanasia records, inadequate supervision of dogs, and failure to provide water to several kittens, one of which died, according to state documents. On Monday, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and […]
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Retired Yadkin County manager to lead operations during transition
KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of Lisa Hughes as interim county manager, after a closed session on Nov. 4. Hughes, who retired as Yadkin County manager earlier this year, will guide county operations during the transition period. “My role as Interim is to continue implementing the goals established by […]
$175K boosts student agriculture camp
MOUNT OLIVE – A long-running agricultural training camp at the University of Mount Olive is getting a major boost, thanks to a $175,000 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. “We are grateful for the continued partnership with the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission to offer another three years of the (Supervised Agricultural […]
Teachey approves new auditor, celebrates improved fire rating
TEACHEY — The Teachey Board of Commissioners handled a little town business, followed by a lot of early holiday cheer at their Nov. 17 meeting. The meeting was rescheduled from Nov. 10 due to Veterans Day. While the agenda was light, the town did take up the important business of choosing an auditor for the […]
Warsaw mayor-elect pledges community-focused leadership
WARSAW — Mayor-elect Wesley Boykin announced plans to strengthen transparency, community engagement, and accountability in Warsaw’s town government as he prepares to take office on Dec. 8. During his initial transition meeting, Boykin identified significant areas for improvement, including the absence of a formal plan for leadership transitions. “It’s unimaginable to think that there will […]
Timing is everything: Judge Stevens reflects on law, military service, and family
As the current term of Superior Court District 5 Judge Henry L. Stevens IV comes to an end in December of next year, he has announced he will not seek re-election. In an interview with Duplin Journal, Stevens said the decision is about timing and family as he reflected on his career in law and […]
150 years of Rose Hill, wrapped in Christmas spirit
ROSE HILL — This Dec. 6, the heart of Rose Hill will come alive with the glow of parade lights and the warmth of hometown cheer as the community gathers for Christmas by the Tracks — an annual tradition of togetherness and small-town magic. This year’s celebration holds special meaning as Rose Hill marks its […]
At 82, local farmer still cultivates the land he loves
Robert Jefferson Farrior was born on George Washington’s birthday but named after Thomas Jefferson 82 years ago in Duplin County. Coming from two large farming families — Albritton and Farrior — agriculture has been part of Farrior’s identity for as long as he can remember. His maternal grandfather, Jim Albritton, was a major strawberry grower […]
Audit finds deficiencies in Wallace’s finances
WALLACE — The auditor conducting the state-required audit for the town of Wallace told the Town Council at their meeting on Nov. 13 that there were some “significant deficiencies” discovered during the audit. In addition to expenditures exceeding appropriations during the previous fiscal year, and a late debt service payment, the town also missed the […]
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