Meet Deputy County Manager Carrie Shields Each week, the Duplin Journal highlights a community member whose hard work and dedication exemplify the spirit of Duplin County. This week Duplin Journal invited Deputy County Manager Carrie Shields for a Q&A session. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, local governments play a crucial role in fostering economic growth […]
MARCH 6, 2025 Duplin County Emergency Services warns of hazardous burning conditions Duplin County Emergency Services has issued a warning about hazardous burning conditions following a weekend of intense fires across the region. According to DCES social media, approximately 23 fires broke out in wooded areas, brush, fields, and grass, with emergency responders successfully containing […]
KENANSVILLE — Connie Jones, a nurse in the Emergency Department at ECU Health Duplin Hospital, was recently honored with the DAISY Award. “Connie’s remarkable contributions to patient care and her unwavering commitment to our Emergency Department have left an indelible mark on our community,” stated an ECU Health Duplin Hospital spokesperson in an email to […]
KENANSVILLE — James Sprunt Community College announced record-breaking enrollment for the spring semester compared to last year, despite a town-wide power outage on the final day of walk-in registration. According to the announcement, JSCC faculty and staff swiftly adapted to ensure that students had continuous access to enrollment support. As a result, the college extended […]
With elections around the corner, many citizens in Duplin County are looking forward to making their votes count. Carrie Sullivan, Duplin County Board of Elections director shared with Duplin Journal the efforts of an assisted facility that is going above and beyond to help their residents be able to vote in the upcoming election. “Megan […]
Books & Friends in downtown Wallace is now officially closed. Mark Grady, author and owner of Books & Friends, announced the closing of the bookstore located at 113 N. College St., in Wallace, last week. Originally Grady had planned to keep the bookshop open until Aug. 31, however on Monday he announced the change of […]
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