Meet Deputy County Manager Carrie Shields Each week, the Duplin Journal highlights a community member whose hard work and dedication exemplify the spirit of Duplin County. This week Duplin Journal invited Deputy County Manager Carrie Shields for a Q&A session. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, local governments play a crucial role in fostering economic growth […]
MOUNT OLIVE — The town of Mount Olive is among the recipients of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Community Development Block – Infrastructure (CDBG-I) grants announced last week by Governor Josh Stain and DEQ, receiving a total of $7,363,920 for sewer improvements. The first grant, in the amount of $2,957,800, will finance […]
MAGNOLIA — Last week the Magnolia town board reconvened for a special meeting in preparation for the board’s budget retreat scheduled for March 17, during which they will discuss the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. One of the highlights of the meeting was an announcement made by Town Manager Charles Banks, who shared that Magnolia was […]
By K.D. Beard Duplin Journal BEULAVILLE — The Town of Beulaville has been awarded a grant in the amount of $2.7 million for sewer replacement and lift station rehabilitation, announced Town Manager Lori Williams Monday evening at the town’s monthly Board of Commissioners meeting. Josh Outlaw with the Adams Company congratulated the town on securing […]
KENANSVILLE — A tearful Dexter Edwards smiled broadly as he was surprised by family and colleagues with a special recognition at the County Commissioners meeting on March 3. The longtime county commissioner and chairman was honored for his recent induction into the North Carolina Pork Hall of Fame. During the meeting, Vice-chair Elwood Garner welcomed […]
BEULAVILLE — On March 4, Anthony James McCoy, 35, Trinity Alexis Smith, Prince Thompson, and Nykia Shanice Hodges were arrested during a traffic stop on NC 111 Highway near Beulaville. Duplin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about individuals potentially carrying guns in the area of Quinn Estates Loop Drive. Authorities identified a […]
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