MOUNT OLIVE — Once again, the issue of Mount Olive’s challenges regarding its wastewater treatment facility and the state-issued moratorium on any additional flow through the facility took center stage at the town’s Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday evening. At the invitation of interim town manager Glenn Holland, Caroline Bari, from the North Carolina Department […]

Daren Tyndall steps into the leadership role following the passing of longtime superintendent Austin Obasohan KENANSVILLE — Duplin County Schools is turning to a familiar and trusted leader to help guide the district through a time of transition. On Aug. 4, during a special meeting, the Duplin County Board of Education appointed Daren Tyndall as […]

WALLACE — The Wallace Rotary Club presented a check for $1,725 to the Wallace Parks and Recreation Department at its meeting last Wednesday at the Mad Boar. The check was given in memory of a longtime Rotarian, Ken Wilson. “Last year we had a raffle to raise money for equipment for the Wallace Recreation Center,” […]

KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Airport Commission meeting was called to order Tuesday night, followed by a prayer, dinner and approval of past meeting minutes. Gage King was welcomed to his first official meeting. Airport Director Joshua Raynor, presented a new $2 million change order to the board for approval for the new spec hangar […]

KENANSVILLE — For many students in Duplin County, achieving a college degree can be challenging. Some are the first in their families to attend college, while others balance work, caregiving responsibilities, or manage life with a disability. Thanks to a renewed federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant of $416,545 awarded to James Sprunt Community […]

KENANSVILLE — On July 22, the Duplin County Board of Elections meeting room was a full house for the swearing-in of new and returning board members. Duplin County Register of Deeds Anita Savage administered the oath of office to three returning board members — Ann Henderson of Wallace, Angela Mainor of Warsaw, and Vickie Ezzell […]