FAISON — Much-needed changes are coming for Faison’s Park and Recreation following decisions made by the town board at their February meeting. Exterior access doors were damaged, and the town board approved $3,654.66 to replace them with new doors accessed through a key fob access system. This new system will make it possible to allow […]
Even after recent snow, North Carolina remains in drought, extending the fire season from a short February–May period to a year-round risk. On Jan. 1, wildfires broke out in both the eastern and western parts of the state, something that had never happened before. Fighting fires in North Carolina involves a coordinated effort between ground […]
The Duplin County Economic Development Board was required to make prompt decisions at its Feb. 6 meeting on how best to spend $4.2 million remaining from a $12 million grant the county received for economic development purposes. The board was recently notified that the remaining funds must be used or contracted by June 30 or […]
MOUNT OLIVE — A few implied accusations of racism were made at the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners meeting held Feb. 5. The first insinuation came during the board’s discussion of a recommendation to name a building associated with the town hall complex in memory of the late Jammie Royall, the first Black town manager […]
KENANSVILLE — While students, staff, and families were snowed-in all across Duplin County, members of the Education Board met via a conference call for the board’s February meeting. In the conference call, agreements were approved between the county and other schools or government entities including an agreement with Liberty University for its Master of School […]
In District 2, Tiffany Ferrell is stepping forward to challenge the status quo for County Commissioner in District 2 currently held by incumbent Dexter Edwards. Tiffany Ferrell Tell us a bit about yourself, your background, what inspired you to run for county commissioner? My name is Tiffany Ferrell, and I am a community advocate from […]
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