High school students from across the state stepped out of the classroom and into the fields during the 2025 Supervised Agricultural Education Experience Institute program, which took place during the second week of July. The camp provided an in-depth introduction to the agricultural industry, highlighting the essential role it plays in North Carolina’s economy. Hosted […]
After serving the University of Mount Olive community for more than four decades, the George and Annie Dale Kornegay Arena is set to undergo a significant upgrade, beginning with the replacement of its original bleachers. “This is a major upgrade,” said Joey Higginbotham, UMO athletics director. “It gives us a safe environment with the comfort […]
ROSE HILL — The Duplin County Stand Down event held on July 18 in Rose Hill became a powerful example of community collaboration and grassroots support for veterans. Drawing over 60 attendees — many of them veterans — the event provided not only practical help like hygiene kits and medical screenings but also a heartfelt […]
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County is charting a new course for how it manages tourism, following a recent decision by the Board of Commissioners to dissolve the Duplin County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and reduce the county’s Room Occupancy Tax rate. During the special-called meeting, held on June 30, County Manager Bryan Miller presented the change […]
WARSAW — A new antique store opened this month in downtown Warsaw. Hen & Houndstooth Antiques and Collectibles takes over a former grocery at 114 N. Front Street. A large window display with their houndstooth-framed logo on the glass and a houndstooth rug greet guests outside the antique white double doors leading into the business. […]
KENANSVILLE — With a unanimous vote, Duplin County officially put its financial playbook in writing — establishing guidelines for how it budgets, borrows and saves for the future. The new policy, adopted last week, aims to enhance transparency, protect reserves and ensure that taxpayers understand how their money is managed. Presented by Ty Wellford from […]
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