KENANSVILLE — Twenty residents of what locals refer to as the Outlaw Store area of Duplin County gathered in the fellowship hall of Unity Methodist Church Monday night to discuss the possibility of reopening the volunteer fire department at the corner of West Wards Bridge Road and Holland Road, known as the Holland Station. The […]
FAISON — The July 9 Faison town board meeting began with a formal opening of prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Mayor Billy Ward’s introduction of the evening’s agenda, which the board quickly adopted. The board reviewed old business, including prior meeting minutes, financial updates, and preparations for the town’s 250th anniversary celebration. […]
BEULAVILLE — Wendy Henderson addressed the Beulaville town board on behalf of the Duplin County Department of Social Services (DSS) at the board’s monthly meeting last week. Henderson’s presentation highlighted the various ways the community can benefit from DSS services. “Our goal is to provide eligibility for public assistance programs as well as help alleviate […]
Incumbents lead filings across Duplin County KENANSVILLE — As Duplin County nears Friday’s candidate filing deadline for the Nov. 4 Municipal Election, a contrasting picture is emerging among the electorates — one marked by quiet incumbency and uncontested seats, and the other marked by competitive shakeups and a surge of new challengers. In Beulaville, incumbents […]
WARSAW — A proposal to install a four-way stop at one of Warsaw’s busiest intersections sparked spirited debate at the latest town board meeting, as officials weighed rising crash reports on Memorial Drive and Hill Street against longstanding frustrations with state inaction and broader concerns about infrastructure, safety and town planning. Town Manager Lea Turner […]
WALLACE — In an effort to clean up a hazardous and unsightly old school building, Wallace leaders voted Thursday to seek federal funding to help cover most of the estimated $265,000 cost of the project. The old C.W. Dobbins School building at 908 N Teachey Road sits among weeds, vines, trees and trash on almost […]
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