WALLACE — Anyone who makes regular trips to the local grocery store knows it’s economically challenging to feed any family these days. It is especially hard on families living in homes experiencing what some people call “more month than money.” As a result, the statistics are concerning. It’s estimated about 3,560 children in Duplin County […]
GREENEVERS — Mayor Diane Brown swore in Roszena Bivens as a new commissioner at the town board meeting on July 14, at the Greenevers Community Center. Wendy Henderson then addressed the board on behalf of the Duplin County Department of Social Services (DSS). Her presentation included the various ways that DSS services can help the […]
High school students from across the state stepped out of the classroom and into the fields during the 2025 Supervised Agricultural Education Experience Institute program, which took place during the second week of July. The camp provided an in-depth introduction to the agricultural industry, highlighting the essential role it plays in North Carolina’s economy. Hosted […]
After serving the University of Mount Olive community for more than four decades, the George and Annie Dale Kornegay Arena is set to undergo a significant upgrade, beginning with the replacement of its original bleachers. “This is a major upgrade,” said Joey Higginbotham, UMO athletics director. “It gives us a safe environment with the comfort […]
ROSE HILL — The Duplin County Stand Down event held on July 18 in Rose Hill became a powerful example of community collaboration and grassroots support for veterans. Drawing over 60 attendees — many of them veterans — the event provided not only practical help like hygiene kits and medical screenings but also a heartfelt […]
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County is charting a new course for how it manages tourism, following a recent decision by the Board of Commissioners to dissolve the Duplin County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and reduce the county’s Room Occupancy Tax rate. During the special-called meeting, held on June 30, County Manager Bryan Miller presented the change […]
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