Today, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency for Duplin and Sampson counties in response to the effects of heavy rain and flooding on the agricultural sector from Nor’easter. “This State of Emergency declaration will help farms in Duplin and Sampson counties transport livestock, crops and essential products in the wake of flooding from […]
KENANSVILLE — Christmas came early at the Duplin Events Center as 247 seniors celebrated the holidays with music and dancing during the Senior Scam Jam held on Wednesday, Dec. 13. “This is an annual event that represents the elderly people in our county, and they are very important to us,” said Commissioner Jesse Dowe. […]
WALLACE– Anthony Deshaun Murray, 39, was found deceased on Friday, Dec. 15, according to a Wallace Police Department social media release. “At approximately 9:30pm, Wallace PD responded to a report of shots fired at 125 Poplar St. Upon arrival, officers found an open door and could see a shell casing on the floor inside the […]
KENANSVILLE — Commissioners Milta King, Nelson Baker and Crystal Strickland were sworn in on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the Kenansville town hall building during the monthly meeting. The first item on the agenda was a public hearing to permanently change the monthly meeting to the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. There were […]
FAISON- Faison Town Hall saw a full house on Wednesday, Dec. 6, as residents poured in to bid farewell to now retired mayor Carolyn Kenyon and welcome incoming Mayor Billy Ward. “I have had a wonderful experience here,” said Kenyon to the Duplin Journal. The long-time mayor was Faison’s first duly elected female mayor. “It […]
KENANSVILLE — Coretta Scott King’s quote: “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members,” could not ring louder for Duplin County’s leaders and local organizations working together to help their communities. With the holidays upon us, a group of county employees have joined forces to help Shackle […]
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