KENANSVILLE — With fall knocking at the seasonal door, Duplin farmers are in the fields reaping what they have sown.According to Della King, Field Crops Agent with the North Carolina Extension Service in Kenansville, this year’s corn yield appears to be good. “As a county, overall, we’ve got a good, decent corn crop this year, […]
WALLACE — Local dignitaries, including town and county representatives, gathered in SouthPark Industrial Center near Wallace on Sept. 3, for a groundbreaking ceremony where a new 50,000-square-foot shell building is being constructed. The shell building is the first one in SouthPark that is being built through the Duplin County Economic Development Commission with funding from […]
KENANSVILLE — After more than four decades in education, including six years as president of James Sprunt Community College, Jay Carraway has announced his retirement, effective February 2026. In a school announcement earlier this week, Carraway underscored his commitment to continue serving the college until the end of his tenure. “Serving as President of JSCC […]
Over 9 million gallons of partially treated wastewater released during 10-day breakdown WARSAW — The Warsaw Wastewater Treatment Plant is back online after a major failure that resulted in millions of gallons of partially treated wastewater flowing into Stewarts Creek from Aug. 22 through Aug. 28 This incident is part of an ongoing series of […]
ROSE HILL — When people hear the term “high tech,” it’s unlikely that a grain storage facility is the first thing that comes to mind. However, a recent addition to House of Raeford’s Rose Hill Feed Mill Complex incorporates advanced technology available in the industry. According to Michael Newton, director of Corporate Feed Mill Operations […]
TEACHEY — The rapid growth in Wallace is a frequent topic of conversation in the area. Teachey, Wallace’s nearest neighbor, is also experiencing growth, but its mayor is advocating for a specific kind of growth. “Most of what we have now is residential (growth)” Teachey Mayor Bobby Jones said in an interview with Duplin Journal. […]
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