Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series about Duplin County’s journey into becoming wine country. Ask any farmer and they will tell you that being successful in the agriculture world requires the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions. It is that ability to adapt that began the journey to Duplin County […]
MOUNT OLIVE — What began as a few artists moving into a vacant downtown storefront has quickly grown into a creative spark — one that is drawing neighbors, curiosity, and a renewed sense of possibility to Mount Olive. About a month ago, a group of artists supported by the Arts Council of Wayne County began […]
There was just enough chill in the air to feel the holiday season coming on as The Southern Lights held premiere night at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina in Willard on Saturday evening. Children and adults alike could be heard echoing a chorus of “Wow” as they approached the event entrance. The Gardens, also […]
Warm weather and hometown spirit brought thousands to downtown Rose Hill for the two-day Poultry Jubilee held Friday and Saturday. An estimated 1,500 visitors gathered Friday evening to enjoy the popular wing cook-off and live band, while even larger crowds filled the streets on Saturday for a full day of festivities. A classic car show, […]
Downtown Mount Olive came alive with the sounds of music, good food, fun and vendors during the annual Pickles, Pigs & Swigs held on Saturday. Visitors from the event came from as far away as at least the northeastern part of the country. Duplin Journal spoke with a couple from New Hamshire who decided to […]
When two school teachers from Duplin County applied for the 2025 Educators of Excellence Institute in South Africa, they had no idea that it would change their lives forever. Pam Stanley, a third grade teacher from B.F. Grady Elementary, said she applied because she was looking to do something different with her professional career. Emily […]
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