John Lennon once said, “Life is what happens when you are busy making plans.” Melodee Wynn can certainly attest to that. Wynn, originally from Wilmington, moved to Duplin County in 1978 and began teaching private piano lessons in public schools. Her students would come to her during non-academic classes. That was how other instructors had […]
WALLACE — After just two years on the job, Wallace Fire Operations Director Taylor Johnson is stepping away from his positions with the town and fire department to start a new job in another part of the state. The 30-year-old firefighter was just married in April, and he said he has received a job opportunity […]
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County celebrated Juneteenth with a vibrant event on Friday evening at the Duplin Events Center in Kenansville. The event featured live music, comedy, dance performances, and special guest appearances honoring the holiday’s legacy of freedom and resilience. Organizer Antron Hayes said a Juneteenth celebration had been held in the past in Warsaw, […]
WARSAW — You never know when a small gesture can spark big inspiration. That’s what happened to Lyndon McCall of Warsaw. When McCall was eight years old, growing up in the mountain town of Brevard, N.C., an 80-year-old lady named Galloway gave him a small cactus. That gift created a life-long passion for plants. Moving […]
Jessica Hall was recognized for excellence in livestock programming and producer impact KENANSVILLE — What started as a college internship for Jessica Hall has developed into a rewarding career supporting livestock producers. Now serving as a livestock agent at the NC Cooperative Extension Duplin County Center, her commitment to the field has recently been recognized […]
WALLACE — A few Wallace area residents used social media recently to discuss their concerns over damaged utility poles in the area that appear to be dangerous. Two of those postings on the Nextdoor app, said they had spoken with Duke Energy and town officials, but those contacts had yet to result in any action. […]
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