The Duplin Rotary Club celebrated its 100th anniversary with a banquet at The Country Squire Thursday night, June 26, 2025. The meeting opened with the Presentation of the Colors from Sea Scouts of Ship 55. Faison Cub Scouts Killian and Gavin Kennedy of Pack 48 led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Chaplain’s Aide Logan […]
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County celebrated Juneteenth with a vibrant event on Friday evening at the Duplin Events Center in Kenansville. The event featured live music, comedy, dance performances, and special guest appearances honoring the holiday’s legacy of freedom and resilience. Organizer Antron Hayes said a Juneteenth celebration had been held in the past in Warsaw, […]
Jessica Hall was recognized for excellence in livestock programming and producer impact KENANSVILLE — What started as a college internship for Jessica Hall has developed into a rewarding career supporting livestock producers. Now serving as a livestock agent at the NC Cooperative Extension Duplin County Center, her commitment to the field has recently been recognized […]
WALLACE — A few Wallace area residents used social media recently to discuss their concerns over damaged utility poles in the area that appear to be dangerous. Two of those postings on the Nextdoor app, said they had spoken with Duke Energy and town officials, but those contacts had yet to result in any action. […]
WALLACE — Trees are already coming down and earth is being moved on a 5-acre parcel of land in a Wallace’s industrial park. The work is being done to make room for what economic development officials hope will be Duplin County’s next big business. An affirmative zoning vote from the Wallace Town Council on June […]
The University of Mount Olive recently announced that its reading clinic program received a grant of $67,725 from the Anonymous Trust for the 2025-26 academic year. This funding will support elementary students struggling with literacy while providing education majors with hands-on teaching experience. “The UMO Reading Clinic is an innovative initiative that exemplifies a win-win […]