WARSAW — There has been a change in leadership at the Warsaw Police Department, though town officials have been largely silent about it. Police Chief Patrick Giddeons recently resigned from his position, but the town has not made a formal announcement regarding his departure. Last week at the June town board meeting, Town Manager Lea […]
WALLACE — Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries (DCOM) has a new executive director — Tomme Maier. She succeeds Jeralene Merritt, who retired after serving DCOM for 18 years, including four years as director. “Stepping into my new role as the executive director for Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries is a huge honor and I am humbled how […]
FAISON — Faison’s Board of Commissioners voted last Wednesday to reduce the town’s property tax rate by 12 cents in an effort to offset county-wide increases stemming from the recent state-mandated property revaluation. The meeting also featured an update on the town’s beleaguered backhoe and an exciting development regarding next year’s 250th anniversary celebration. Mayor […]
WARSAW — The town of Warsaw held a contentious two-hour long meeting on Monday to approve its $4.1 million FY 2025–26 budget, drawing sharp criticism from residents over fiscal priorities. While the budget includes funding for police and administrative services topping the town’s expenditures, only $2,500 is designated for the library, prompting outrage after $258,250 […]
KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Board of Education acknowledged student and educator recipients of various grants, scholarships and certifications at its regular business meeting on Tuesday, June 3, with a period of special recognition. Eduardo Gonzalez and Mya Smith, recognized at May’s meeting for their acceptance into the North Carolina Governor’s School program, were presented […]
KENANSVILLE — Employee raises and school support highlight Duplin’s proposed 2025-26 fiscal plan presented by County Manager Bryan Miller last week at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville. The plan totals $112,251,651 and allocates $76.48 million to the general fund, which supports the county’s essential services. A key focus of the presentation was fiscal responsibility, […]
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