The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office recently honored retired United States Army Sgt. First Class Julian Davis “J.D.” Smith Jr., with a Resolution of Appreciation presented by Sheriff Stratton Stokes. According to the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, Smith is the oldest living veteran in Duplin County, who served in the largest and deadliest war in history […]
KENANSVILLE — The Board of County Commissioners gathered for a short meeting on Nov. 18. County Manager Bryan Miller provided several updates. Among the highlights was an update related to an emergency meeting held earlier this year to discuss storm debris removal from the Northeast Cape Fear River and its tributaries. “The board appropriated $1,250,000 […]
Largemouth bass downstream of Lear Corp in Kenansville contains PFAS levels 20 times higher than fish deemed unsafe to consume by the state KENANSVILLE — Concerns about PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have plagued residents of numerous communities along the Cape Fear River, and most recently, heads have turned to Lear Corporation, an industrial […]
The 6-foot commemorative monument will stand as a source of inspiration, bringing light to the life of a boy from Faison who reached for the stars FAISON — Beautiful clear skies set the background for a very special celebration honoring Faison’s homegrown astronaut, William E. Thornton, last Friday. Approximately 75 people gathered at the site […]
WALLACE — On Nov. 21, the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Demarcus Carney after a standoff with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Probation and patrol officers at Lincoln Street in Wallace on Nov. 19. Carney had become agitated and belligerent, ultimately barricading himself inside his residence when law enforcement tried […]
WARSAW — Controversy continues to swirl in Warsaw as a growing voice in the community vocalizes discontent with the local government, citing a lack of transparency and accountability. Many residents have expressed concerns about the town manager’s failure to follow through on important issues. Month after month, frustrated residents come to the town hall meetings […]
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