The December meeting of the Wallace Town Council was the last for longtime Councilman Jeff Carter, who had served for more than 25 years. Mayor Jason Wells pointed out that in addition to 25 years on the council, Carter also served about 25 years with the town’s rescue squad, when it was managed by volunteers. […]
If there’s one thing the newly sworn-in Teachey mayor can’t stand, it’s division. “Division really ruffles my feathers,” said Bobby Jones, who was sworn in as the town’s newest mayor on Dec. 11. “So I’m all about breeding unity, whatever it takes to produce unity and cultivate unity within the community. That’s going to be […]
MAGNOLIA – Dawn Ward, Magnolia’s new mayor, was sworn in on Tuesday, Dec. 12. “I feel really blessed to be here,” said Mayor Ward. “I feel, specifically, that God led me to Magnolia. I wouldn’t say that he moved me here to be mayor… but what I do know is that I feel like he […]
KENANSVILLE – The words of Helen Keller “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much” resonate with a concept the private, non-profit, charitable organization Crime Stoppers promotes involving citizens helping solve crimes, all while remaining completely anonymous. The program offers cash rewards if the information leads to an arrest or the […]
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. […]
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