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.
KENANSVILLE — Jasmine Savage, a member of the Duplin County administrative team, presented an employee survey report to the Board of County Commissioners during the May 6 meeting. The survey’s purpose is to aid the county’s retention and recruitment efforts. In the last three weeks, 244 employees have responded to the survey, which is divided […]
Wallace Town Manager Rob Taylor gave town council members a first look at the proposed 2024-25 fiscal year budget, which includes an 8.5% increase in water and sewer rates, plus a $15 fee for vehicles registered within the town limits that would be added onto customers’ annual DMV tag fees. Taylor presented the proposed budget […]
KENANSVILLE — James Preston Brown Jr., Issac “Leroy” Dewitt and Donna Sessoms Grubbs were recognized for their selfless dedication and contributions, through their volunteerism, to Duplin County at the May 6 County Commissioners meeting. The three volunteers are recipients of the 2024 Duplin Governor Volunteer Service Award. Faison Sea Scout Ship 5, while not present, […]
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