A $135K hazard mitigation grant will fund the move The Town of Magnolia was recently awarded a hazard mitigation grant of $135,000 to help with disaster prevention. According to Town Manager Charles “Twig” Rollins, the funding will enable them to move the town’s sewer plant electrical service to higher ground — away from the current area […]
WARSAW — A $900 bill for an existing water tap brought light to some inefficiencies in the Town of Warsaw’s record keeping during the town board’s regular monthly meeting, last week. Cecil Lennon appeared in front of the town board on May 13 to address issues with a bill to install a new tap […]
The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Fund, also known as Fire Grant, on May 15. A combined total of $302,076.16 will help 14 volunteer fire departments purchase equipment using matching funds. “Fire and rescue organizations protect our communities large and small across North Carolina, […]
The Duplin County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint meeting on Tuesday morning, May 14, during which the discussion centered around budgets for the two local government entities. Duplin County Schools Chief Finance Officer Dawn George reported that the school system has requested a 10.66% increase in its budget this year, […]
Hundreds of joyful James Sprunt Community College students gathered along with family, friends and faculty at the Duplin Events Center on May 9. Proud family members and friends cheered from the stands as their graduates received their diplomas. To view more photos visit our Facebook page.
Duplin Sparklers brought home Neuse River Senior Games silver medals in the performing arts line dancing competition. The annual senior games took place at the Twin Rivers YMCA April 17 through May 9. The Neuse River Senior Games promotes fun fitness and friendship for seniors 50 and up.