Harley Roberson champions agriculture behind the scenes KENANSVILLE — Harley Roberson’s connection to agriculture runs deep — shaped by her upbringing on a generational farmland in Mount Olive, and early experiences at a local seed company where her mother worked. That foundation grew into a calling, guiding her through her education at the University of […]
Duplin Airport prepares for major upgrades, runway closure scheduled for August KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Airport Commission meeting was no ordinary meeting Tuesday night. June 24 was the last meeting for retiring board member Joe Bryant. Board members and guests honored Bryant with a standing ovation as well as shared memories of his roughly […]
John Lennon once said, “Life is what happens when you are busy making plans.” Melodee Wynn can certainly attest to that. Wynn, originally from Wilmington, moved to Duplin County in 1978 and began teaching private piano lessons in public schools. Her students would come to her during non-academic classes. That was how other instructors had […]
WALLACE — After just two years on the job, Wallace Fire Operations Director Taylor Johnson is stepping away from his positions with the town and fire department to start a new job in another part of the state. The 30-year-old firefighter was just married in April, and he said he has received a job opportunity […]
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County celebrated Juneteenth with a vibrant event on Friday evening at the Duplin Events Center in Kenansville. The event featured live music, comedy, dance performances, and special guest appearances honoring the holiday’s legacy of freedom and resilience. Organizer Antron Hayes said a Juneteenth celebration had been held in the past in Warsaw, […]
WARSAW — You never know when a small gesture can spark big inspiration. That’s what happened to Lyndon McCall of Warsaw. When McCall was eight years old, growing up in the mountain town of Brevard, N.C., an 80-year-old lady named Galloway gave him a small cactus. That gift created a life-long passion for plants. Moving […]
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