The former coach resigned a day after the university began an internal investigation MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive has cut ties with women’s flag football head coach Eric James after sexual assault allegations surfaced last week. James, who led the program since its launch in February, resigned a day after the university […]

More than a decade after serious septic failures were first documented on Calico Bay Road and East Log Cabin Road in Duplin County, residents are still waiting for a permanent fix and are growing increasingly worried about how much it might cost them. A report compiled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. […]

KENANSVILLE — Progress updates on the development of the Airpark beside Duplin County Airport took center stage at the Duplin County Economic Development Board meeting last Friday. Economic Development Director Scotty Summerlin and two engineers involved in the project brought board members up to date on the infrastructure work as well as construction of the new […]

Local law enforcement equips officers with top-tier grant-funded gear MAGNOLIA — In the quiet town of Magnolia, the police department has recently made a big leap forward in public safety. Last week, Magnolia PD officially introduced its newest tool: the Axon Taser-7, which is described as “the newest, most effective CEW (Conducted Energy Weapon) ever.” […]

PINK HILL — After years of frustration among local business owners and residents, small changes to zoning rules in Pink Hill are beginning to breathe new life into the town’s economy and community spaces. Mayor Mike Horne, a former town commissioner who served from 1997 to 2007, returned to public service after witnessing how policy […]