KENANSVILLE — County commissioners received largely positive updates from Social Services and Health Department leaders on Monday, with both agencies reporting clean audits, strong financial positions and ongoing efforts to meet community needs during the Consolidated Human Services meeting. Department of Social Services Director Annie Murrell reported that the agency met all state performance standards […]

BEULAVILLE — A Beulaville student is one of 23 nationwide to receive the O. Temple Sloan Jr. Founder’s Scholarship from the Advance Auto Parts Foundation. Callista Holmes will use the merit-based award to continue her studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Holmes said the scholarship is a major help as she begins college […]

KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of Lisa Hughes as interim county manager, after a closed session on Nov. 4. Hughes, who retired as Yadkin County manager earlier this year, will guide county operations during the transition period. “My role as Interim is to continue implementing the goals established by […]

From food security and youth enrichment to mental health and animal welfare, the Duplin County Community Foundation is putting dollars directly into the community. On Oct. 2, the foundation announced that it has awarded $17,370 in grants to 14 local nonprofits and programs that are making a meaningful impact throughout Duplin County. The funding came […]