WALLACE — Trees are already coming down and earth is being moved on a 5-acre parcel of land in a Wallace’s industrial park. The work is being done to make room for what economic development officials hope will be Duplin County’s next big business. An affirmative zoning vote from the Wallace Town Council on June […]
The University of Mount Olive recently announced that its reading clinic program received a grant of $67,725 from the Anonymous Trust for the 2025-26 academic year. This funding will support elementary students struggling with literacy while providing education majors with hands-on teaching experience. “The UMO Reading Clinic is an innovative initiative that exemplifies a win-win […]
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County Senior Services held an elder abuse awareness event on June 11 to educate the community about issues affecting older adults. The day began at the Duplin County Senior and Veteran Services building with an Elder Abuse Walk. Staff and volunteers showed their support by wearing purple, the official color for elder […]
MAGNOLIA — Once seen as a small town struggling to find its footing, Magnolia is now confidently stepping into a new chapter of growth, unity, and community pride. During last week’s board meeting, town leaders reflected on a transformative journey — from a place Police Chief Jerry Wood described as “ a child left behind” […]
KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Schools Child Nutrition Department has recently announced the start of its summer meals program. This initiative aims to address food insecurity by providing free, healthy meals for children and teens aged 18 and under now through Aug. 22. “Meals include a nutritious lunch and the next day’s breakfast,” explained Lindsay […]
Bryan Lawrence Cox, 41, of Sanford has been identified as the suspect in a fatal hit and run that resulted in the death of Noah Garret Inman, 25, last Saturday. Court documents obtained by Duplin Journal reveal that an arrest warrant for Cox was issued on June 23 in connection with the incident. He was […]
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