By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — Duplin County officials, leadership, and the public recently shared thoughts about the existing and planned all-way stops for several areas in Duplin County during the Board of County Commissioners meeting. Currently there are 12 intersections scheduled to have all-way stops. Commissioner Wayne Branch brought the topic to the board’s […]
North Carolina’s top counties for cattle, by head, are Iredell, Randolph and Chatham RALEIGH — The U.S. cattle supply is at its lowest level since 1951. That low supply will likely drive beef prices to record highs. The supply shortage is being driven by many factors, including droughts, inflation and a burgeoning wave of regulation […]
Duplin County woman wins $200K The North Carolina Education Lottery announced that Amy Darboe of Wallace won $200,000 on Feb. 7 from the 2023 Holiday Second Chance drawing. Darboe took home $143,000 after taxes on Friday, Feb. 9. She was one of 22 million entries for the drawing. Early voting begins Feb. 15 In-person early […]
Three business owners from Grifton give back to the community MOUNT OLIVE –The University of Mount Olive recently announced that starting in the spring of 2024, one UMO student will be awarded a Women in Agriculture scholarship sponsored by Gap Ready! Farm Services. According to UMO’s press release, business owners Paula Manning, Leigh Page, […]
By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE – The atmosphere was joyful as approximately 30 people gathered at the County Office for the Board of County Commissioners’ monthly meeting on Feb. 5. One of the highlights of the evening was the board’s unanimous vote to approve the construction of the new detention center. Representative Jimmy Dixon made […]
ROSE HILL — Michael Brandon Bradshaw was arrested by the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division while assisting NC Probation and Parole Officers on Jan. 31. According to a release from the Sheriff’s Office, upon arriving at a residence on Cornwallis Road in Rose Hill, investigators confirmed that the man wanted for absconder warrants, […]