Third-generation Wen Murphy brings hands-on experience and deep family ties to the next chapter of the family business WALLACE — As Murphy Family Ventures (MFV) celebrates two decades in business and marks its return to the Pork Powerhouses list, a new chapter in leadership begins with the promotion of Wen Murphy to executive vice president […]
KENANSVILLE — Members of the Duplin County Economic Development Board received an update at their regular meeting last Friday on the N.C. Forest Service’s expansion at the Duplin County Airport and Airpark. Construction is expected to begin by the end of the year on a new facility that will significantly increase the Forest Service’s footprint […]
BEULAVILLE — Like other towns in Duplin County, Beulaville is experiencing residential growth, according to Interim Town Manager Lori Williams. “We’ve actually got a couple of new residential developments that are going through the process for zoning, and for water and sewer,” Williams told Duplin Journal in an interview. “We also have a 40-unit apartment […]
KENANSVILLE — At its Sept. 2 meeting, the Duplin County Board of Education approved a broad range of initiatives aimed at strengthening academic partnerships, supporting staff, and improving school facilities. Included in the consent agenda were the following approvals: Memorandums of Understanding between James Kenan High School and Advise NC at NC State, Duplin County […]
Hundreds of Duplin County property owners are reeling from sharp increases in their 2025 property tax bills following a countywide revaluation — and while the official appeal deadline has passed, many still have options to challenge errors. While the local deadline to appeal assessed values with the Board of Equalization and Review (BoER) has expired, […]
KENANSVILLE — A proposal to refinance Duplin County’s 2016 Limited Obligation Bonds topped the agenda at the September Commissioners meeting, with officials approving the first step in a process that could save the county approximately $1.4 million over the remaining life of the bonds. In a unanimous decision, commissioners authorized Davenport & Company to explore […]
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