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

May 17

  • Join the Pink Hill Fireman’s Day hosted by the Pink Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be at 300 S Front St., Pink Hill and will feature a barbecue plate sale, various vendors, a car show and a raffle. Prizes in the raffle include a golf cart, a TurtleBox speaker, and $100 in cash. Tickets are $10 each, and the drawing will be held at 2 p.m.

May 21

  • Duplin County Senior & Veterans Services will host an open house on Wednesday, May 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 156 Duplin Commons Drive, Kenansville. For more information, call 910-296-2140.

May 23-24

  • James Kenan High School will be holding a reunion weekend presented by James Kenan alumni for all classes from the 70s, 80s, and 90s on May 23 and 24. Friday, May 23 will feature a $15 meet and greet with Veterans of Foreign Wars at 364 Bruce Costin Road in Warsaw from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. On Saturday, May 24, doors will open at the Lois G. Britt Agriculture Building in Kenansville for an ‘All Denim Affair’ featuring old school legend “Chubb Rock” and the one and only Gilbert Baez, master of the Supermix. Registration is $75 and includes food and drinks. Tickets are available at jameskenanalum.eventbright.com.

May 24

  • Teachey’s Movie Night in the Park will be on Saturday, May 24, at the Boney Street Park at 7:30 p.m. Movie night will include free donuts and unlimited popcorn. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and/or a blanket.

May 30

  • Join the NC Pork Council for a free lunch on Friday, May 30 at the Hall Street Picnic Shelter in Clement Park, starting at 11:15 a.m. until the food runs out. The free lunch includes BBQ sandwiches, pork burgers, drinks, chips and cookies. This is the first of a series of luncheons the NC Pork Council is hosting across Eastern North Carolina as a thank you to the communities that support North Carolina’s pork industry. This event is rain or shine.

May 31

  • Join the Duplin Events Center on May 31 at noon for an EMS Community Day featuring fun and education for the entire family. Sponsored by Duplin County EMS, the event will feature first-aid instruction, touch-a-truck exhibits, vendors, hands on activities, education, and entertainment for the whole family.

June 5

  • Registration is now open for the Chinquapin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Catfishing Tournament. The deadline to register is June 5 at 7 p.m. For more information contact the Ladies Auxiliary at 910-375-0717.

June 7

  • Get ready for the Bow Ties & Tiaras Daddy-Daughter Dance, happening on Saturday, June 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wallace Woman’s Club, located at 216 NE Railroad Street. This event serves as a scholarship fundraiser for the 2025 SCCNL Nurses Ball. Tickets are $25 for a dad and one daughter, with an additional cost of $5 for each extra daughter. Your outfits and dance moves will help determine the 2025 Best Daddy-Daughter Duo. All father-daughter duos are welcome to join in on an evening of elegance, laughter, and love—no age limit.

  • Chinquapin Volunteer Fire and Rescue will host a Touch-a-Truck Day and BBQ plate sale on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. BBQ plates will be available for $10. Come explore the department’s impressive equipment, look inside the trucks, tour the facility, and meet the dedicated volunteers from our community.

June 13

  • Goshen Medical Center will be hosting a Health event at the Kingdom Partnership Christian Center in Beulaville on June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Goshen’s mobile medical unit will be providing primary care and preventative health services, including Pap smears, vaccinations, injury triage and acute care for minor injuries, weight loss, diabetes, health education and more. The event aims to reduce barriers to care and support healthier communities through accessible and affordable healthcare solutions. To pre-register or request more information, call 910-935-1404.

  • Join the Kenansville Pro Rodeo, featuring the best rodeo action on dirt on June 13 and 14, starting at 8 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Come see the finest rodeo athletes from the East Coast compete in bull riding, bronc riding, and barrel racing. No dogs or coolers are allowed. Advance tickets are $15, and children aged 5 and under can attend for free. Concessions will be available at the arena. For more information, call 540-521-3959.

June 20

  • Celebrate Juneteenth at the Duplin Events Center at 7 p.m. on June 20. The event will feature special guest 803 Fresh with “Boots on the Ground.

June 21

  • A Community Day celebration will take place on June 21 at the Thell B. Overman Football Field in Wallace. The event will feature emcee Syara Kornegay and Javonte Williams of the Dallas Cowboys. The event is free and open to the public. Activities will include face painting, bouncy houses, balloon animals and more in addition to local vendors and community resources. For more information, call 910-271-2193.

  • The town of Magnolia will host a Community Resource Day on June 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Magnolia Park, located on Highway 117. The event will feature community resources, food distribution, food trucks and more. For more information, call 910-289-3205.

  • Visit the Albertson Community Building on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to join a small business event, which will include food, vendors, and crafts.

  • 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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