The Board of County Commissioners honored 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipients: James Preston Brown Jr, Isaac “Leroy” Dewitt and Donna Sessoms Grubbs, and Faison Sea Scout Ship 55, for their outstanding and dedicated service to the county, on May 6 in Kenansville. From left to right, front row: Melisa Brown, James Preston Brown Jr., […]
BEULAVILLE — Karl Mobley, who was born and raised in Chinquapin, is officially Beulaville’s new chief of police. Mobley was sworn in during the regular monthly Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday night. He started the job first thing Tuesday morning, taking over for retired Chief Jamie Rogers. Mobley moved to Wilmington in 2005 to […]
Popular convenience store chain Sheetz is opening a new location in Duplin County, on NC Highway 24 in Warsaw, just off I-40. The convenience store is known not only for its fuel, beverages and snacks, but also made-to-order meal items like burgers, pizzas, chicken sandwiches, fries and breakfast sandwiches. The stores also feature espresso bars […]
Update: The fourth suspect, Adam BJ Milliken, 45, was arrested on May 6. He was charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Conspiracy Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Felony Conspiracy and Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. His bond was set at $100,000. __________________________________________________________ May 1, 2024 — Adam Milliken is wanted […]
Duplin residents without health insurance have jumped at the opportunity to have health coverage through the Medicaid expansion, reaching a total of 2,317 beneficiaries to date according to Annie Murrell, Duplin County Social Services director. Murrell told the Duplin Journal that they have also seen an increase of people applying for other programs, like food […]
It was an exciting weekend for Mount Olive, as warmer weather and the love for everything pickles brought thousands of visitors to celebrate the annual North Carolina Pickle Festival, April 26 and 27. The festivities kicked off Friday and continued through Saturday with carnival rides, live music, vendors, and a full schedule of non-stop entertainment. […]
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