WALLACE — Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries (DCOM) Crisis Center plays a vital role supporting individuals and families facing crisis situations in Duplin County. Jeralene Merritt, director of DCOM Crisis Center told Duplin Journal clients typically seek food, utilities, and rent assistance. Merritt, who has been with DCOM since in 2020, has seen the organization evolve […]

KENANSVILLE — Students from various schools across the county were honored in a special ceremony last week at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville. This recognition was part of the Board of Education’s monthly meeting, celebrating participants in the annual North Carolina State Beta Convention, the Duplin County Schools STEAMA Fair, and the Beyond the […]

BEULAVILLE — Residents raised concerns over the town’s ongoing water project at the board’s regular meeting on Monday evening following an April 7 break in the main line. The incident has placed Beulaville townsfolk under a boil water advisory until the samples sent for testing have returned. On Monday afternoon, Town Manager Lori Williams issued […]

WALLACE — Duplin County Schools welcomed North Carolina State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green to Wallace Elementary last week for a student-led tour demonstrating the district’s STEAMA model with dynamic, hands-on learning experiences. Green is currently visiting all eight regions of the state as part of his “Mo Wants to Know” tour to gather insight for […]