Town accepts 100K donation to help with equipment purchases FAISON – The Town of Faison held the board’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Among those in attendance was Andrew Taylor, Faison Improvement Group president who signed up for public comment. Taylor requested the Board’s permission to host the annual Faison Farmers […]
The Duplin County Democratic Party welcomed candidates for statewide offices to a meet and greet on Saturday night, Jan. 6, at the Country Squire in Warsaw. Mike Morgan, who retired in September as chief justice on the N.C. Supreme Court, is a native of New Bern who’s running for governor. Prior to the forum, he […]
FAISON – A crew from Faison Fire and Rescue conducted its first major water rescue since Hurricane Florence in December, after a severe storm brought more than seven inches of rain causing flooding in various areas of town. According to Fire Chief Lee Kennedy, a woman’s vehicle got submerged in water when she drove off […]
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 […]
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