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 […]
FAISON — The town of Faison weighed proposed renovations against budgetary responsibilities at their monthly meeting Wednesday evening as they continue working closely with the Faison Improvement Group (FIG) to prepare the town for its annual Farmer’s Parade and Street Festival on March 15. Following a presentation from Faison native Ron Oates, and George Carr […]
KENANSVILLE — Five East Duplin High School students were instrumental in coordinating with Duplin County’s Health Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Board of Education to arrange for guest speaker Charlene Zorn to visit James Kenan High School Thursday morning and share her step-son’s tragic story in an effort to raise awareness about the dangers posed by […]
MOUNT OLIVE — Last week, Mayor Jerome Newton opened the Mount Olive town council meeting by establishing rules for acceptable behavior among attendees. He cautioned that commissioners who attack one another would receive warnings, and their speaking time would be limited. Following public comments, the board reappointed Julie Beck, Sondra Russell, Steve Martin, and Nydia Lopez […]
Born and raised in Calypso, Leonard Steele Guy Jr. had a remarkable life dedicated to education and public service. He attended the former Calypso grade school and graduated from North Duplin High School. In 1961, he earned a Bachelor of Science in physical education from East Carolina University, and in 1971, he obtained a Master’s […]
KENANSVILLE — The North Carolina Education Lottery announced last week that Edward Bass Jr. from Kenansville is the first winner of the $1 million top prize for their new lottery game — Lucky Loteria, which launched last week with four top prizes of $1 million. Bass purchased his $10 scratch-off ticket at Kenansville Food Mart […]
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