BEULAVILLE — At the Beulaville town board meeting on Monday night, officials shared updates on the town’s infrastructure efforts. Public Works Director Ricky Raynor informed the board that the infrastructure project is progressing smoothly and remains ahead of schedule. Pressure testing is complete, with sampling and floor preparation expected to wrap up this week. “The […]
KENANSVILLE — The North Carolina Department of Transportation dedicated a bridge along N.C. 24 in Duplin County to Master Trooper Benjamin “Ben” Derek Wallace last Tuesday following a special ceremony at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville. Friends and family joined members of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol in remembering and celebrating his life. […]
MAGNOLIA — Last week, the Magnolia Police Department announced the arrest of Ronnie Lenel Devane, 43, a suspect in a series of break-ins. According to authorities, between April 7 and May 10, the town of Magnolia experienced an unsettling wave of break-ins, which included theft and property damage. Among the affected were a motor vehicle […]
KENANSVILLE — James Kenan and Wallace-Rose Hill high schools are shifting into high gear as their automotive programs earn prestigious national accreditation from the ASE Education Foundation in maintenance and light repair. Last week, Duplin County Schools announced this achievement, which underscores the programs’ compliance with rigorous industry standards, equipping students to become skilled, job-ready […]
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County recently honored the dedicated men and women of Emergency Medical Services with a heartfelt celebration during EMS Week, May 18–24. As a show of gratitude, the public safety administrative team prepared meals for every EMS shift. The appreciation continued with the county’s first-ever EMS Community Day on Saturday, providing families with […]
KENANSVILLE — Last week, County Manager Bryan Miller and the Board of County Commissioners revisited the county’s solar farms ordinance during their regular meeting. They focused on important regulatory aspects and potential updates, particularly site planning and decommissioning. Miller provided an overview of the county’s current solar ordinance, which mandates that any new solar facility […]