Early voting starts on Oct. 16 With early voting for municipal elections less than three weeks away, towns across Duplin County are gearing up for pivotal local races that could shape the future of water infrastructure, economic development and public accountability. From uncontested incumbents to fiercely contested town board seats, the upcoming election offers a […]
MOUNT OLIVE — In response to ongoing teacher shortages and educational leadership gaps across North Carolina, the University of Mount Olive (UMO) has officially launched a new School of Education, expanding its capacity to train and support future educators and school leaders. Previously a division within the School of Arts and Sciences, the education department […]
MAGNOLIA — With hopes of securing up to $950,000 in federal funding, the Town of Magnolia held the first of two public hearings at their monthly town council meeting, initiating its application process for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Neighborhood Revitalization (NR). “I think we can do a lot with that kind of […]
ROSE HILL — For quite some time, heavy rains have caused flooding in the area near the intersection of Charity and Walnut Streets in Rose Hill. Town officials hope the problem will soon be a thing of the past thanks to a contract awarded to DPH General Contractors of Wallace. The board of commissioners approved […]
FAISON — The town of Faison is concerned about stagnant growth and the future. At a recent town board meeting, the mood was reflective and urgent — residents and officials alike searching for answers. “It’s not the best of times for people, and we know that. Luckily, our business is debt-free, and that makes it […]
WALLACE — Members of the Carolina Strawberry Festival board, representatives of several non-profit groups in the area, and officials from the town of Wallace attended an awards ceremony and dinner at the Rose Hill Restaurant on Sept. 10. Carolina Strawberry Festival Chairman Charley Farrior awarded several grants paid for by funds raised during the festival […]
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