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

April 15

  • The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Duplin County Center, will host an introductory canning workshop on April 15 at 10 a.m. at 165 Agriculture Drive, Kenansville. The session will cover basic canning techniques, necessary equipment, and the differences between pressure canning and boiling water canning. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners or those returning to canning. To register, call 910-296-2143.

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 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 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 26

  • Join 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, beer and wine garden, pickle-eating contest, recipe contest, live music, car show, costume contest, and the crowning of the Pickle Princess! Register for the Tour de Pickle by April 18. The festivities kick off on Friday, April 25, with the Cuke Patch 5K Glow Run at 8 p.m.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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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