MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive’s AgFest saw record attendance last Thursday as over 2,200 students, educators, exhibitors and volunteers gathered to take part in the annual celebration of all things agriculture – and to learn about valuable career and academic prospects in the rapidly growing field. “I think there’s a lot of […]
Meet Magnolia Mayor Dawn Ward Each week, Duplin Journal highlights a community member whose hard work and dedication represent the spirit of Duplin County. This week, Duplin Journal invited Magnolia Mayor Dawn Ward for a Q&A session. As the Mayor of Magnolia, Ward plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of belonging among residents, […]
KENANSVILLE — Last week, the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville was filled with palpable excitement as the Duplin Agribusiness Academy hosted the highly anticipated Women in Ag workshop. Nearly two hundred students from Duplin County Schools and James Sprunt Community College gathered to explore the diverse opportunities available for female students in agriculture. The event […]
WARSAW — Shira Jiang, a bright 12-year-old middle school student from Warsaw, has been awarded the 2025 Victor E. Bell Jr. Scholarship by the College Foundation of North Carolina. Diana Evans, a counselor at Warsaw Elementary School, made the exciting announcement last week. “Shira is a hard-working, responsible student who is eager to learn,” said […]
KENANSVILLE — Last week, the Duplin Events Center came alive with excitement as second-grade students from all elementary schools across Duplin County arrived to participate in Duplin Grows. The annual event has become more of a tradition and a vibrant celebration of agriculture, uniting students, enthusiastic volunteers, dedicated teachers, and passionate agricultural professionals for two […]
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman whose lifeless body was found in Pink Hill, near a field located in the area of Burncoat and Jimmy Lee roads in Duplin County last week. According to law enforcement, the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office received a call on March 26 from a citizen […]