By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal A draft permit issued to Lear Corporation in Kenansville that would allow them to discharge PFAS into the northeast Cape Fear River is raising concerns in Duplin County. “The draft permit said that DEQ, Department of Environmental Quality in North Carolina, was going to allow this company to continue […]
By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal FAISON — The Town of Faison Board held their regular monthly meeting on April 3. Matthew Scott, Recreation & Wellness Center director shared that they have started registration for the 2024-25 after school program at the Anne Stroud Taylor Recreation & Wellness Center. “I’m doing a big push for online […]
Update: The victims have been identified as James Everett Willis, 71, and Diana Moore Brown, 70. Both victims are being transported to the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsies. _________________________________________________________________ WALLACE (April 3, 2024) – Two people were found dead at a mobile home in South NC 41 Highway, near Powell […]
By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal The Town of Magnolia was recently selected for a Lead for North Carolina grant through the School of Government. According to Magnolia Town Manager Charles “Twig” Rollins, Magnolia was selected from a pool of 100 other local government applicants. This fellowship in local government will provide the town with […]
American Farmland Trust experts talk about agriculture By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal CARY — Last week regional and state agricultural leaders gathered for NC Ag Leads: Imagine Agriculture Day at the SAS campus in Cary, NC, to talk about agriculture, challenges and how to move the industry forward. Cris Coffin, National Ag Land Network Director […]
By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — Second graders from all eight elementary schools in Duplin County visited the Duplin Events Center on March 26-27 for Duplin Grows. This year, 750 students participated in the two-day event. Each day, participants rotated through 12 stations where they learned about the various aspects of agriculture. According to […]
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