KENANSVILLE — Last week, the Board of County Commissioners started their monthly meeting with County Manager Bryan Miller, thoroughly explaining the tax revaluation process. Miller explained that under the Machinery Act, North Carolina requires all counties to reassess the value of all real estate for tax purposes at least once every eight years, which includes […]
The Wallace Town Council convened for their regular meeting at the Wallace Women’s Club last Thursday, where the board discussed the town’s ongoing development and upcoming Strawberry Festival. The meeting also featured an update on a shell building in one of the town’s industrial parks and the introduction of a new interim finance director. Scotty […]
FAISON — The Town of Faison will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, May 7, for the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, the board decided at its monthly meeting. The public hearing will give members of the community an opportunity to speak on the budget and learn more about the board’s priorities in the coming […]
Last week, the North Carolina Community Foundation announced the appointment of Robert B. Kornegay as one of two newly appointed board members. He currently serves as the manager of member services at Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation, a position he has held for over two decades. “It’s an exciting new chapter, and I’m looking forward to […]
KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Hall of Fame celebrated its 30th annual awards banquet at the Ed Emory Auditorium last week, adding two inductees to an already impressive roster of 59 exceptional individuals: living recipient Davis Brinson, former Duplin County manager and register of deeds, and Colonel Thomas Routledge, deceased recipient and veteran of the […]
MAGNOLIA — Lace up your sneakers and leash up your dogs for a “pawsome” day at Strutt with your Mutt on Sunday, May 4, at 9 a.m. at The English Country Barn in Magnolia. This fundraising event will feature dog-friendly, timed trail runs with options for runners of all levels along with their furry friends. […]