With 2025 in the history books and a new year underway, Duplin Journal reached out to mayors across the county for their predictions on what will be happening in their towns over the next 12 months. Wallace Mayor Jason Wells believes this will be the year people begin seeing progress on all the promised growth […]
MOUNT OLIVE — The first meeting of the new year for the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners became a marathon two-and-a-half-hour session with, at times, heated exchanges. Just before the public comment portion of the agenda, Mayor Jerome Newton, using the first meeting of his second term in office, criticized previous board members and some […]
KENANSVILLE — County commissioners received largely positive updates from Social Services and Health Department leaders on Monday, with both agencies reporting clean audits, strong financial positions and ongoing efforts to meet community needs during the Consolidated Human Services meeting. Department of Social Services Director Annie Murrell reported that the agency met all state performance standards […]
KENANSVILLE — A multimillion-dollar school renovation grant, employee recognition, and upcoming county business highlighted the Duplin County Commissioners meeting held Monday night. In a unanimous vote, the commissioners made a motion to accept a $32.4 million state grant for the renovation of East Duplin High School marking a major investment in local school infrastructure. The […]
Rare primary contests emerge in traditionally unopposed seats KENANSVILLE — As Duplin County voters prepare for the primary elections, many local offices reflect both continuity and rare competition. Long-serving incumbents remain strong, while a few races are attracting challengers, giving voters new choices in familiar offices. North Carolina’s primary elections give voters a chance to […]
KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Airport is continuing an unprecedented pace of growth and development heading into 2026, with several projects launched in 2025 expected to be completed and new initiatives set to begin. Airport Director Joshua Raynor said construction on a new fuel farm is expected to begin in March. The project will replace […]
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