Hundreds gathered along West Main Street in Faison last Saturday for the town’s annual Farmers’ Day Parade, a beloved tradition that honors Faison’s agricultural roots and unites the community. The parade celebrated the town’s agricultural heritage with vibrant displays, embodying the charm of small-town life. The festive atmosphere drew cheerful participants and excited children who eagerly […]
Meet Register of Deeds Anita Savage Each week, Duplin Journal highlights a community member whose hard work and dedication represent the spirit of Duplin County. This week, Duplin Journal invited Register of Deeds Anita Savage for a Q&A session. As the custodian of all real property records, Savage’s role is integral to the operation of […]
Vicki Merrick was sworn in as deputy clerk MAGNOLIA — Last week, in an effort to help the town of Magnolia revise its animal control ordinance to better address the community’s needs, Joseph Ezzell, the town’s attorney, presented suggestions to the board based on ordinances from other towns. Ezzell discussed important considerations, such as animal […]
ROSE HILL — After a competitive bid process, Rose Hill’s board of commissioners decided Tuesday night at their monthly meeting to move forward with approval for the Adams Company to provide grant administrative services for the town’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) award. Last year, the town received $950,000 as part […]
WALLACE — Excitement, optimism, and good cheer suffused the town hall Thursday night as Mayor Jason Wells prepared to administer the Oath of Office to Ashlee Graziano during the board’s monthly meeting, officially making the United States Marine Corps veteran the new finance director and deputy tax collector for the town of Wallace. “It gives […]
KENANSVILLE — Last week, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services told Duplin Journal that they have seen an increase in Tuberculosis (TB) cases, with 21 active TB cases reported in the state so far this year. In 2024, the total number was 249, marking the state’s highest number of TB cases since […]
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