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 […]
KENANSVILLE — Longtime superintendent of Duplin County Schools (DCS) and a voice for equity and innovation in rural education, Austin Obasohan, died on July 24, 2025, after serving for 15 years at the helm of the district. His leadership reshaped local schools and left a lasting mark on students, educators and the community. “We are […]
Acorn Acres Farm is a dream that started on one acre of land in Faison, NC. Josh and Kim Stroud started micro farming to provide better quality food for their family. Kim was a full time teacher with a Master’s degree in Education when she decided to take time off for their children. When that […]
WALLACE — Super Dollar, a long-time discount store in the shopping center where Food Lion is located in Wallace, is closing. Tonya McCovery, manager of the store, told Duplin Journal there has not been a final date set yet, but the closure will likely happen after selling as much of the remaining inventory as possible. […]