KENANSVILLE — More than 100 people along with community leaders and dignitaries came together to celebrate a groundbreaking ceremony for the Veteran Services and Senior Center at the Duplin Commons on Thursday, Nov. 9. The 12,363-square-foot facility will house the Duplin County Senior Services and the Veterans office. The new building will enable both departments […]
WARSAW — Four County Electric Membership Corporation will soon complete the purchase of a smart farm container with grant funding from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, bringing the first of its kind to Duplin County. “We are thrilled to announce our latest initiative in sustainable agriculture through the introduction of a state-of-the-art hydroponic […]
ROSE HILL — Construction of the Rose Hill Volunteer Fire Department is nearly completed. According to Commissioner Gary Boney, who also serves as fire chief, there is still some work to be done inside. “We got to put some ceiling tiles in and get the kitchen appliances put in,” Boney told the Duplin Journal. “It […]
Just in time for Veterans Day, one local town is making efforts to honor those in the community who have served in the Armed Forces. At their October meeting, Magnolia town commissioners approved a proclamation to honor veterans for the entire month of November. In keeping with that decision, the town will have flags available […]
KENANSVILLE – Results are in for Duplin County with a total of 7,556 votes accounting for 15.59% of all registered Duplin County voters. In the Town of Wallace, longtime councilman Jeff Carter lost his seat by 31 votes to newcomer Penny F. Thorne, who received 181 votes, incumbents Francisco Rivas Diaz, and Frank Brinkley were […]
Two confirmed cases of parvo forced the Duplin County Animal Shelter to close its doors to dog intakes and adoptions for three weeks. On October 23, Duplin County Animal Services announced the situation on its Facebook page. “Due to two positive cases of parvo, the shelter will be closed to visitors and intakes for dogs […]
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