Lanier’s autopsy results show presence of marijuana, PCP WALLACE – The Office of District Attorney Ernie Lee issued a press release with the toxicology results for the James Lanier officer-involved shooting case on Jan. 8. Lanier, 36, of Rose Hill was shot and killed by an officer with the Wallace Police Department on Feb. 24, […]
Overcrowding, safety a dire concern at Duplin County Detention Center By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — The need for a new detention center to replace the deteriorating and severely overcrowded Duplin County Jail is a dire concern for Sheriff Stratton Stokes. The sentiment is shared not only among staff and local law enforcement but also […]
County management shares a glimpse into what’s coming up this year By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE – As 2024 rolls in, Duplin County is setting gears in motion preparing for growth. Carrie Shields, County assistant manager shared that a key focus for the county in 2024 will be infrastructure. “We really need to look […]
What started out as a small gathering of Mt. Olive Pickle employees has grown into an annual New Year’s Eve event that draws thousands and was even named one of USA Today’s 10 Best New Year’s Eve Drops in the U.S. This year’s event was staged in front of the University of Mount Olive’s Kornegay […]
Duplin County’s municipalities have faced their fair share of ups and downs in 2023, with many towns seeing unprecedented growth, while others have welcomed new leadership. The Duplin Journal asked the town’s 10 mayors what they see as the most significant thing happening in their town in the coming year. Below are their responses. The […]
By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal WALLACE – Duplin County has been on a steady pace of growth for the past couple of years with 2023 bringing numerous noteworthy highlights and wrapping up the year with a healthy unassigned fund balance of $35.849,716 according to County Manager Bryan Miller. Duplin welcomed new staff members, faced staffing challenges, […]
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