MOUNT OLIVE — The soft rustle of crops in the breeze and the expansive farmland that stretches across both sides of Manly Grove Road serve as gentle reminders of the steady pulse of work that characterizes life on the farm. Nestled along the back roads of Mount Olive, Insight Agronomics stands as a quiet outpost […]
Tucked in the quiet backroads of Turkey, North Carolina, a family found not just land — but purpose. Nestled within 1,300 acres of gently rolling farmland, Jaclyn Smith, her husband Reid, and their three children have created a home here. What started as a small operation using their land in Clayton to explore the possibilities […]
The town of Warsaw has apparently had enough when it comes to problems surrounding the Relax Inn hotel near downtown on Pine Street. Drugs, crime, substandard conditions and a recent sewage spill have all plagued the motel over the years. “There is not a lot I can tell you because it is part of an […]
The Duplin Rotary Club celebrated its 100th anniversary with a banquet at The Country Squire Thursday night, June 26, 2025. The meeting opened with the Presentation of the Colors from Sea Scouts of Ship 55. Faison Cub Scouts Killian and Gavin Kennedy of Pack 48 led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Chaplain’s Aide Logan […]
Harley Roberson champions agriculture behind the scenes KENANSVILLE — Harley Roberson’s connection to agriculture runs deep — shaped by her upbringing on a generational farmland in Mount Olive, and early experiences at a local seed company where her mother worked. That foundation grew into a calling, guiding her through her education at the University of […]
Duplin Airport prepares for major upgrades, runway closure scheduled for August KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Airport Commission meeting was no ordinary meeting Tuesday night. June 24 was the last meeting for retiring board member Joe Bryant. Board members and guests honored Bryant with a standing ovation as well as shared memories of his roughly […]
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