In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Duplin County Partnership for Children, Duplin County DSS and Guardian ad Litem of Duplin County held their 2024 Pinwheels for Prevention Ceremony at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville, on April 12. “We stand together today in solidarity and commitment with a heartfelt belief that all children […]
By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal Fire Departments and emergency vehicles from across Duplin County will gather at Hargrove Road in Greenevers on Saturday, April 27, for the Greenevers Fireman’s Day Parade in honor of the brave men and women who serve Duplin County. The annual celebration will kick off at 10 a.m., and will conclude […]
By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — The Board of County Commissioners held a brief meeting on April 15, with a bulk of items approved in the consent agenda. Under road concerns, Commissioner Jessie Dowe spoke about an area on Cherry Road, right off NC 11, at the entrance to Greenevers that overflows when […]
WALLACE — The town of Wallace now has a new place for kids, adults and even dogs to run, walk, play and escape to nature, as the ribbon was cut to officially open Farrior Park at Boney Mill Pond on Thursday, April 18. “This is an exciting day for the town of Wallace,” Wallace Mayor […]
By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — Nearly 100 people gathered at the Ed Emory Auditorium on April 9 for the 29th iteration of the Duplin County Hall of Fame, a salute to Duplin County citizens past and present. Leon Horace “Sonny” Sikes, Gilbert Estus Alphin, Richard Earl Harrell and Angus Wilton Mercer are among […]
By Abby Cavenaugh Duplin Journal Four Duplin County students have been selected to attend the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School this summer. The four students were each honored at the April 9 meeting of the Duplin County Board of Education. Nicole Murray, chief officer of STEAMA Curriculum and Instruction/Professional Development for Duplin County Schools, introduced […]
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