The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting that took place on Jan. 23 at 118 Howards Farm Lane in Beulaville. According to the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy responded to a call from the Duplin County Communications Center at approximately 4:15 a.m. last Thursday regarding a man armed […]
On Thursday, Jan. 16 the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) issued a drought advisory, classifying Duplin County as one of 11 counties in eastern North Carolina experiencing severe drought conditions. “This current dry spell in North Carolina began with a very dry October and warm November,” said Klaus Albertin, chair of the DMAC. […]
MOUNT OLIVE — Mount Olive Town Manager Jammie Royall was dismissed after a special closed session meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Jan. 13. The vote, which was held after the closed session, was 3-2 with Commissioners Delreese Simmons and Vicky Darden opposed. The board also voted 3-2 to appoint Glenn Holland, currently the […]
WARSAW — On Jan. 8 the town of Warsaw was issued two notices of violation and assessment of civil penalties totalling $19,712.02 in fines for infractions at the Warsaw Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The first notice outlines a fine of $12,113.51 for 10 violations incurred from Aug. 17, 2024 through Aug. 31, 2024. During this […]
KENANSVILLE — Cleanup of the Northeast Cape Fear River and its tributaries began last week at the Duplin/Pender County line and will cover approximately 40 miles. The cleanup project was approved last year after Tropical Storm Debby reignited flooding concerns. The Board of County Commissioners appropriated $1.25 million to Soil and Water for storm debris […]
KENANSVILLE — James Sprunt Community College announced record-breaking enrollment for the spring semester compared to last year, despite a town-wide power outage on the final day of walk-in registration. According to the announcement, JSCC faculty and staff swiftly adapted to ensure that students had continuous access to enrollment support. As a result, the college extended […]
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