Murphy Family Ventures and Smithfield recently announced a transformative agreement that will revive the iconic Murphy family farming business, originally established by Wendell Murphy in 1962. Recognized as a pioneer in the modern swine industry, this venture represents one of the most significant independent pork producers in the country. According to the announcement, through this […]
The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office recently honored retired United States Army Sgt. First Class Julian Davis “J.D.” Smith Jr., with a Resolution of Appreciation presented by Sheriff Stratton Stokes. According to the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, Smith is the oldest living veteran in Duplin County, who served in the largest and deadliest war in history […]
KENANSVILLE — The Board of County Commissioners gathered for a short meeting on Nov. 18. County Manager Bryan Miller provided several updates. Among the highlights was an update related to an emergency meeting held earlier this year to discuss storm debris removal from the Northeast Cape Fear River and its tributaries. “The board appropriated $1,250,000 […]
Largemouth bass downstream of Lear contained PFAS levels 20 times higher than those in a section that led to a consumption advisory in 2023 KENANSVILLE — Concerns about PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have plagued residents of numerous communities along the Cape Fear River, and most recently, heads have turned to Lear Corporation, an […]
The 6-foot commemorative monument will stand as a source of inspiration, bringing light to the life of a boy from Faison who reached for the stars FAISON — Beautiful clear skies set the background for a very special celebration honoring Faison’s homegrown astronaut, William E. Thornton, last Friday. Approximately 75 people gathered at the site […]
WALLACE — On Nov. 21, the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Demarcus Carney after a standoff with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Probation and patrol officers at Lincoln Street in Wallace on Nov. 19. Carney had become agitated and belligerent, ultimately barricading himself inside his residence when law enforcement tried […]
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