WALLACE — Starbucks, Wawa and Dunkin’— oh my! Rumors surrounding what new businesses are coming to Wallace have circulated since before the town’s 2024 acquisition of 150 acres in Pender County, and have been given fuel following the start of construction on its $20 million airport improvement project and $5 million fire station earlier in […]

WALLACE — Wallace Christian Academy (WCA) held a groundbreaking ceremony last Wednesday to celebrate the commencement of construction on its future middle school building behind Poston Baptist Church, bringing the local private school one step closer to realizing its vision for a fully functioning Pre-K through 12th grade private Christian academy in the community. WCA […]

KENANSVILLE — Duplin County Senior Services kicked off Older Americans Month (OAM) last Thursday with a Senior Fun Day celebration at the Events Center in Kenansville. Over 200 seniors were present to take part in the day’s various activities included cake walks, door prizes, a shred-a-thon and more in addition to invaluable health and education […]

WALLACE — Last week, the Feed Our Hungry Children Backpack Ministry held a special ceremony at Wallace Methodist Church to celebrate a dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure that children from food-insecure homes in Duplin County don’t go hungry. Connie Perkins, co-director of the backpack ministry, spoke about the collaborative effort that […]

ROSE HILL — Last week, House of Raeford Farms announced the induction of CEO Robert C. “Bob” Johnson into The North Carolina Poultry Science Hall of Fame. The North Carolina Poultry Federation (NCPF) recognized Johnson for his significant contributions to the state’s poultry industry on April 25, highlighting the multigenerational leadership of the Johnson family […]