WALLACE — As Wallace and nearby communities prepare for a surge in residential and commercial development, one vital question looms large: can the region’s healthcare infrastructure keep up? With new neighborhoods rising and businesses opening their doors, local officials and healthcare providers alike are turning their focus to ensuring that access to quality medical care […]

KENANSVILLE — With a focus on strategic growth and operational improvements, the Duplin County Airport Commission outlined ambitious plans on Tuesday night, Aug. 26, to expand hangar capacity, upgrade facilities and secure funding. Daniels and Daniels has started hauling out the 9,000 yards of dirt necessary to begin the new hangar project. S&ME presented an […]

WALLACE — With the 2025–2026 school year underway, the downtown Wallace business community is stepping up to make a difference beyond the classroom. While you’re browsing your favorite shops, you might notice something small with a big impact — donation jars for the interdenominational Backpack Ministry. These jars, now found at local stores including Art […]

Reading and math proficiency improves across subgroups, but seven schools’ low performance leads to district-wide designation KENANSVILLE — Duplin County Schools has been designated a low-performing district for the 2024–25 school year, according to new state accountability results released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The designation comes as more than 50% of […]