KENANSVILLE — Amid growing concerns over transparency and financial oversight in Duplin County government, Jessica Thomas, a Sarecta resident and leader of the Duplin County Coalition for Accountability and Transparency, has become a driving force for reform filing more than 30 public records requests and conducting outreach to state and federal agencies. Last week, Thomas […]
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 […]
Over two decades ago, the Town of Wallace and Pender County signed a contract for Wallace to provide water to the neighboring county. At the time, Pender did not have enough water to meet the demands of its growing population. As Wallace Town Manager Rob Taylor said in an interview with Duplin Journal, “Wallace had […]
MOUNT OLIVE — In response to ongoing teacher shortages and educational leadership gaps across North Carolina, the University of Mount Olive (UMO) has officially launched a new School of Education, expanding its capacity to train and support future educators and school leaders. Previously a division within the School of Arts and Sciences, the education department […]
KENANSVILLE — After more than four decades in education, including six years as president of James Sprunt Community College, Jay Carraway has announced his retirement, effective February 2026. In a school announcement earlier this week, Carraway underscored his commitment to continue serving the college until the end of his tenure. “Serving as President of JSCC […]
MOUNT OLIVE — In a historic milestone for the University of Mount Olive, 40 nursing students — the largest cohort in the school’s history — were formally welcomed into the clinical phase of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program during the annual White Coat Ceremony. The event marked a significant transition for the juniors […]
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