By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE (Feb. 28, 2024) — The Board of County Commissioners recently approved a resolution to honor the life and legacy of the late George Futrelle, former airport director and county assistant manager, who passed away unexpectedly last May. Futrelle played an instrumental role in the growth and success of the Duplin County […]
The Beulaville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Thursday night, Feb. 22, with North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall as guest speaker. Beulaville Chamber president John Weston called the meeting to order, and Beulaville Mayor Hutch Jones gave an update on various goings-on in the community. Jones talked about various grants […]
State Representatives Jimmy Dixon, John R. Bell IV and Larry Strickland made a very special delivery to the University of Mount Olive on Thursday, Feb. 15. They presented a $3.2 million check to the university, which will go to agriculture, nursing, and aviation programs. During the check presentation ceremony, university president Dr. H. Edward Croom […]
KENANSVILLE – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating an officer-involved fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Cornwallis Road and Betholite Road in Duplin County on Thursday, Feb. 22. According to the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Cornwallis Road for a pick-up of belongings at 4:46 […]
MOUNT OLIVE — A tragic accident at the Butterball plant in Mount Olive led to the death of a contractor on Thursday, Feb. 22. The contractor, whose name has not been released, died from injuries sustained during the accident. This incident is under investigation by the Department of Labor. According to Mindy Wharton, Butterball public […]
By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal FAISON — The Faison Town Board approved a bid from Jones and Smith Contractors for the demolition of the old gym during their monthly meeting held in February. Jones and Smith Contractors were the lowest bidder out of the three companies vying for the project with a bid of $65,240. “This […]
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