WALLACE — It was a light agenda but a packed house in the Wallace Woman’s Club Thursday evening when the Wallace Town Council held their regular monthly meeting. The meeting opened with a special moment as several members of the Wallace Police Department watched the swearing-in of their newest officer, Alex Sholar. A Duplin County […]
KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Hall of Fame inducted two recipients on April 7 during its annual banquet. The Duplin Hall of Fame began in 1994 as a way to show proper tribute to Duplin County citizens, both past and present, who have made significant contributions to the “growth, development, and well-being” of Duplin County, […]
KENANSVILLE — It’s that time of year when the Town of Kenansville needs to compile its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Town Manager Anna West told the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on April 7 that a budget workshop needs to be scheduled soon. Since the new budget needs to be approved by […]
Growth tied to demand, including spillover from Wilmington housing market KENANSVILLE — Last week, Wallace Town Council member Glenn Price delivered a detailed briefing on anticipated residential growth in Wallace to Duplin County Commissioners, warning that rapid development could place increasing pressure on local schools. Price said the issue is both significant and time-sensitive as […]
BEULAVILLE — A proposed construction standard, drainage responsibilities and major infrastructure planning were among key topics discussed during the Beulaville town board meeting on April 6. Public Works Director Ricky Raynor explained the need for a standardized policy for new construction to ensure plumbing compatibility. “If I don’t have something standardized and a line breaks, […]
WALLACE — The Town of Wallace recently held a public meeting to gather input on a proposed application to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) for improvements to Farrior Park. The project under consideration includes the development of a soccer complex as well as dedicated facilities for pickleball and tennis. Preliminary plans presented at […]
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