KENANSVILLE — The chill of winter is here and for many, so are the high energy bills. For some households across Duplin County, that could mean a first peek at a room with drafty windows, aging heaters or a system running overtime. Thanks to the state’s Energy Saver North Carolina program, Duplin homeowners and renters […]

FAISON — The Faison town board discussed animal complaints involving excessive cats at a rental property and a report of an aggressive dog at another during the Dec. 3 meeting. In both cases, members said there was little the town could do. Executive Administrator Jimmy Tyndall said the cat issue was being created by a […]

Boykin demands full accounting of wastewater treatment funds before new budget cycle WARSAW — Prior to swearing in new leadership, the Warsaw Town Board debated concerns over the ABC Board appointment at its December meeting, with Commissioner Ebony Willis-Wells emphasizing transparency, ethics and public trust in the selection process. While paperwork had been submitted late, […]

The December Wallace Town Council meeting opened on a celebratory note Thursday, recognizing a state championship soccer team, honoring an outgoing council member and swearing in the mayor along with two council members, including one newcomer to the board. Before the swearing-in ceremonies, Mayor Jason Wells presented the Wallace-Rose Hill High School soccer team with […]

The Rose Hill Board of Commissioners welcomed a new face at its Dec. 9 meeting as newly elected member Perry Tulley was sworn in by Town Clerk Keren Parker. Tulley is taking the seat of retiring board member Marsha Whaley, who served on the board for a total of 28 years. Mayor Davy Buckner presented […]

KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Board of Education opened its December meeting with a prayer led by Kloe DeHoyos, a Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader from North Duplin Junior/Senior High School, who prayed for the future of Duplin County Schools and FCA. With no public comment, the board approved the meeting agenda and reappointed Brent […]