Daren Tyndall steps into the leadership role following the passing of longtime superintendent Austin Obasohan KENANSVILLE — Duplin County Schools is turning to a familiar and trusted leader to help guide the district through a time of transition. On Aug. 4, during a special meeting, the Duplin County Board of Education appointed Daren Tyndall as […]

WALLACE — The Wallace Rotary Club presented a check for $1,725 to the Wallace Parks and Recreation Department at its meeting last Wednesday at the Mad Boar. The check was given in memory of a longtime Rotarian, Ken Wilson. “Last year we had a raffle to raise money for equipment for the Wallace Recreation Center,” […]

KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Airport Commission meeting was called to order Tuesday night, followed by a prayer, dinner and approval of past meeting minutes. Gage King was welcomed to his first official meeting. Airport Director Joshua Raynor, presented a new $2 million change order to the board for approval for the new spec hangar […]

KENANSVILLE — For many students in Duplin County, achieving a college degree can be challenging. Some are the first in their families to attend college, while others balance work, caregiving responsibilities, or manage life with a disability. Thanks to a renewed federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant of $416,545 awarded to James Sprunt Community […]

KENANSVILLE — On July 22, the Duplin County Board of Elections meeting room was a full house for the swearing-in of new and returning board members. Duplin County Register of Deeds Anita Savage administered the oath of office to three returning board members — Ann Henderson of Wallace, Angela Mainor of Warsaw, and Vickie Ezzell […]

Veteran lawmaker and Duplin County farmer Jimmy Dixon (R-Duplin) has announced his decision to seek reelection to the North Carolina House of Representatives, ending recent speculation about a potential retirement and aiming for a ninth two-year term representing District 4. In an exclusive interview with Duplin Journal, Dixon reflected on his tenure with characteristic humility […]