MAGNOLIA — The town of Magnolia is preparing for growth as plans for 132 new affordable homes begin to take shape. During the October town board meeting, former town manager Charles “Twig” Rollins shared that the proposed residential development could potentially double the town’s property tax revenue, enabling the town board to implement public initiatives. […]
With less than a week away from Election Day, the public is reminded that the early voting period ends Saturday, Nov. 2. Election Day is on Nov. 5 and all 19 Duplin County precincts will be open. Absentee ballots must be received in the Duplin County Board of Elections office on Election Day, Nov. 5 […]
BEULAVILLE — After nearly 40 years as Jackson’s IGA, the Beulaville store will close next week and reopen on Nov. 13 as Carlie C’s IGA. Store Manager Malinda Ball confirmed the news to Duplin Journal. “The owner, David Jackson, has put us in very good hands,” she said. The Beulaville IGA is the only store […]
The Duplin County Community Foundation recently announced the award of $16,810 in grants to 17 Duplin County organizations. For nearly two decades, the DCCF has been a steadfast pillar of support for organizations that make a tangible difference in the community. According to the announcement, the funds were allocated by DCCF’s local volunteer advisory board […]
KENANSVILLE — Economic Development Director Scotty Summerlin conducted a public hearing last week during the Oct. 21 Board of County Commissioners meeting to discuss incentives for Project Panda, which involves a manufacturing facility considering establishing its operations in Duplin County. According to Summerlin, the manufacturing company is looking to make a local investment of $4 […]
Record numbers of votes have been registered across North Carolina. As of Sunday, more than 1 million voters in North Carolina had cast their ballots, hitting record numbers compared to the previous presidential election in 2020. In Duplin County alone, there were more than 1,900 voters on the first day of early voting. “We have […]
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