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Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up in Duplin County:

April 17

  • The 2025 Duplin County Job Fair will be on Thursday, April 17, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at James Sprunt Community College. This event is open to the public. Whether you’re on the hunt for your dream job or just exploring your options, this is your chance to connect with local employers and discover job opportunities. The rain date is April 24.

April 19

  • North East Church will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 4920 S NC 41 in Wallace.

April 20

  • Ignite Youth will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday April 20 at 11:45 a.m. Ignite Youth is located at 945 NC 241 in Pink Hill.

April 22

  • The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Duplin County Center will host a boiling water canning workshop on April 22 at 10 a.m., at 165 Agriculture Drive, Kenansville. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about the associated risks, the science behind preventing those risks, and terminology related to recipes. The cost is $10. To register, call 910-296-2143.

  • The Duplin County Voluntary Agricultural Districts (VAD) Board will have its next meeting on Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. at the Lois G. Britt Agricultural Center in Kenansville. RSVP is required. Contact the Extension Office at 910-296-2143 to RSVP or for more information.

April 25

  • Kick off day one of the North Carolina Pickle Festival on Friday, April 25 at 5 p.m. in downtown Mount Olive. The festivities include carnival rides, the Cuke Patch 5K Glow Run starting from Westbrook Park at 7:30 p.m., and a Spare Change outdoors concert at R&R Brewing, 7-10 p.m.

April 26

  • Join day two of the North Carolina Pickle Festival on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Mount Olive. Enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including the Tour de Pickle, helicopter rides, beer and wine garden, pickle-eating contest, live music, costume contest, car show, free pickles and the crowning of the Pickle Princess, among many other activities.
  • Immerse yourself in the beauty of Southeastern North Carolina’s lush gardens at the Garden Gala and celebrate the kickoff of the Carolina Strawberry Festival on April 26. Dress to impress and enjoy an afternoon filled with live music by the Blackwater Band, drinks, a selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Tickets are $75. The gala will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., with an after-party hosted at the Mad Boar. A free shuttle service will be available between the Mad Boar and the Gardens.

  • Get ready for a day of excitement at the Greenevers Annual Firemen’s Day Parade on Saturday, April 26. The fun kicks off at 10 a.m. as the parade marches down Hartgrove Drive. After the festivities, families can head to the community building on Clinic Circle Drive to savor some mouthwatering BBQ, juicy grilled chicken, and scrumptious desserts—all while supporting the local fire department’s fundraiser. Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including raffles with cash prizes, local vendors, games and entertainment for everyone. Raffle tickets are available for $10.

  • Pet Friends of Duplin County will host a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will take place in the parking lot of First Baptist Church, located at 208 West Main St., Wallace. Rabies shots are free for the first five dogs, cats, and ferrets. There will be a charge of $5 for each additional pet. Duplin County Animal Services will be administering the vaccinations. Dogs must be leashed at all times, and cats and ferrets should be placed in crates or carriers. For more information, contact 910-271-4709.

  • James Sprunt Community College’s Social Behavioral Science Club will be hosting a Notes of Honor event, a tribute to wounded warriors, at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville on Saturday, April 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will feature music from the band Better Days and artist Lily White from Clinton, as well as food provided by Mission BBQ. General Admission is $25 per person. For more information, call 910-275-6313.

April 28

  • Join the annual Shred-a-thon event hosted by Duplin County Senior Services on Monday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants can shred old documents to protect themselves against identity theft and reduce clutter in their homes. The Shred-a-thon will be at the side parking lot of the senior services building, located at 156 Duplin Commons Dr., Kenansville. Last year, seniors shredded 1,500 pounds of paper during the first shred-a-thon. For more information, call 910-296-2140.

April 29

  • The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Duplin County Center, will host a pressure canning workshop on April 29 at 10 a.m. at the Cooperative Extension office located at 165 Agriculture Dr., Kenansville. In this workshop, you’ll learn the science behind creating shelf-stable products and how to use a pressure canner to process jars of vegetables and meats for shelf stability. The cost is $10. To register, call  910.296.2143.

  • First Tuesday of each month
  • The Kenansville town board meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., at 141 Routledge Rd., Kenansville. For more information, call 910-296-0369.
  • The Duplin County Board of Education meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., at the O.P. Johnson Education in Kenansville.
  • First Wednesday of each month
  • The Faison town board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., at 110 NE Center St., Faison. For more information, call 910-267-2721
  • First Thursday of each month
  • The Duplin Board of Elections has monthly meetings every first Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the Elections Office, located at 160 Mallard Street in Kenansville. For more information contact 910-296-2170.
  • First Friday of each month
  • The Economic Development Board meets the first Friday of each month at 7 a.m. at the Duplin County Airport Conference Room.
  • Second Monday of each month
  • The Greenevers town board meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m., at 314 E. Charity Rd. For more information, call 910-289-3078.
  • The Teachey town board meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m., at 116 East 2nd St. For more information, call 910-285-7564.
  • The Warsaw town board meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m., at 121 S. Front St. For more information, call 910-293-7814.
  • Second Tuesday of each month
  • The Magnolia town board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., at 108 Taylor St., Magnolia. For more information, call 910-289-3205.
  • The Rose Hill town board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., at 103 Southeast Railroad St. For more information, call 910-289-3159.
  • Second Thursday of each month
  • The Wallace town council meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at 316 East Murray St., Wallace. For more information, call 910-285-4136.
  • Duplin County Beekeepers meet the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Duplin Extension Center.
  • Third Thursday of each month
  • Duplin’s Friends of Horticulture meet the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Duplin Extension Center.
  • Fourth Tuesday of each month
  • The Duplin County Airport Commission Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Duplin County Airport.

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