KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Board of Education acknowledged student and educator recipients of various grants, scholarships and certifications at its regular business meeting on Tuesday, June 3, with a period of special recognition. Eduardo Gonzalez and Mya Smith, recognized at May’s meeting for their acceptance into the North Carolina Governor’s School program, were presented […]

KENANSVILLE — Employee raises and school support highlight Duplin’s proposed 2025-26 fiscal plan presented by County Manager Bryan Miller last week at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville. The plan totals $112,251,651 and allocates $76.48 million to the general fund, which supports the county’s essential services. A key focus of the presentation was fiscal responsibility, […]

BEULAVILLE — At the Beulaville town board meeting on Monday night, officials shared updates on the town’s infrastructure efforts. Public Works Director Ricky Raynor informed the board that the infrastructure project is progressing smoothly and remains ahead of schedule. Pressure testing is complete, with sampling and floor preparation expected to wrap up this week. “The […]

KENANSVILLE — The North Carolina Department of Transportation dedicated a bridge along N.C. 24 in Duplin County to Master Trooper Benjamin “Ben” Derek Wallace last Tuesday following a special ceremony at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville. Friends and family joined members of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol in remembering and celebrating his life. […]