KENANSVILLE — Approximately 45 people gathered at the Monk Auditorium in Kenansville on Dec. 17 to participate in the NC Department of Environmental Quality public comment session. The meeting addressed Lear Corporation’s latest draft permit regulating PFAS compounds — a dangerous class of toxic chemicals — discharges into the Northeast Cape Fear River. Speakers like […]
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County hits the floor running as 2025 rolls in with several infrastructure and economic development projects on the books, continuing the pace of growth. “Duplin County continues to pave the way for sustained economic growth by enhancing access to technology, vital resources, and increased infrastructure. Our efforts not only support and retain […]
KENANSVILLE — The year 2024 was marked by significant growth and notable infrastructure achievements in Duplin County with a lot of development taking place at Duplin Commons and the Airpark. One of the most notable highlights for 2024 was the county commissioners decision to move forward with building a new jail to replace the deteriorating […]
A fast-speed chase on Interstate 40 that halted traffic for several hours led to the capture of Tarell Isaac McMillian, 34, of Greensboro, near Warsaw. He was charged with first-degree murder in the homicide of Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan on Dec. 23. According to law enforcement, Horan was killed at a Food Lion in Greensboro […]
Tracey Simmons-Kornegay, Duplin County Health director, was recently honored with the Exemplary Community Health Leadership Award from the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN). Simmons-Kornegay was recognized for her dedication and service to the Latino community in North Carolina, during the 13th annual AMEXCAN Community Leadership Awards at Pitt Community College. The ceremony highlighted […]
KENANSVILLE — The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to create a consolidated Health and Human Services Agency and exercise its powers to assume control of the activities of a consolidated human services board on Monday night. This action will dissolve the Social Services Board and the Board of Health, forming a new consolidated […]
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