Officials defend decisions in public statement, citing transparency and long-term goals KENANSVILLE — In a rare and unusually candid social media post, Duplin County officials responded directly to growing public scrutiny over several recent decisions — ranging from a corporate golf membership and staffing changes to participation in regional events — saying they welcome the […]
KENANSVILLE — Local entrepreneurs brought the heat to the pitch in Kenansville last week as the winners of the Pitch It Duplin 2025 were announced. This county-wide entrepreneurship competition, hosted by James Sprunt Community College’s Small Business Center, Marine Federal Credit Union, and the Duplin Chamber of Commerce, provided aspiring entrepreneurs with a platform to […]
KENANSVILLE — Twenty residents of what locals refer to as the Outlaw Store area of Duplin County gathered in the fellowship hall of Unity Methodist Church Monday night to discuss the possibility of reopening the volunteer fire department at the corner of West Wards Bridge Road and Holland Road, known as the Holland Station. The […]
FAISON — The July 9 Faison town board meeting began with a formal opening of prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Mayor Billy Ward’s introduction of the evening’s agenda, which the board quickly adopted. The board reviewed old business, including prior meeting minutes, financial updates, and preparations for the town’s 250th anniversary celebration. […]
BEULAVILLE — Wendy Henderson addressed the Beulaville town board on behalf of the Duplin County Department of Social Services (DSS) at the board’s monthly meeting last week. Henderson’s presentation highlighted the various ways the community can benefit from DSS services. “Our goal is to provide eligibility for public assistance programs as well as help alleviate […]
Incumbents lead filings across Duplin County KENANSVILLE — As Duplin County nears Friday’s candidate filing deadline for the Nov. 4 Municipal Election, a contrasting picture is emerging among the electorates — one marked by quiet incumbency and uncontested seats, and the other marked by competitive shakeups and a surge of new challengers. In Beulaville, incumbents […]
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