KENANSVILLE — ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville recently received a prestigious five-star Patient Experience rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a milestone the hospital staff and leadership celebrated on Monday, April 28. Jeff Dial, president of ECU Health Duplin Hospital, told Duplin Journal that he was elated about this milestone. He […]
A major accident occurred on I-40 East near mile marker 355 on Tuesday morning, prompting a large-scale emergency response from fire departments and EMS units from Duplin, Sampson, and Wayne counties. According to authorities, a tractor-trailer carrying fuel crashed into a passenger vehicle, overturned, and caught fire after being hit by a pickup truck. The […]
Fire departments throughout Duplin County are actively seeking new recruits as departments nationwide face a steady decline in volunteer firefighters. Community involvement plays a critical role in ensuring public safety for the county’s volunteer fire and rescue teams, owing to a long-standing tradition of neighborly support — though many of the surrounding areas and municipalities […]
Harrells Christian Academy recently celebrated a sparkling milestone with the 20th annual Miss Harrells Christian Academy Pageant, recently held at the Newkirk Auditorium. This year’s theme, “What Dreams Are Made Of,” set the stage for a dazzling evening as students, families, and faculty gathered for an evening filled with grace, talent, and school spirit. The […]
The Tillman Executive Roundtable recently held at the University of Mount Olive was a hit among students and faculty, providing a powerful platform for attendees to learn directly from business leaders. “These individuals are not only accomplished professionals but also visionary leaders who understand the importance of service and community,” stated Kathy Best, Tillman School […]
Accounting students at the University of Mount Olive seized an opportunity to earn real-world experience by offering free tax preparation services to qualifying community members through the university’s Tillman School of Business Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (VITA) program. Student volunteers completed IRS tax law training and examinations to assist clients who may not be able […]