By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal FAISON — For the last three decades Duplin County Senior Services has been serving Faison seniors through their congregate nutrition service program and the delivery of homebound meals. However, over the years they have seen a significant decrease in participation to the point that they can no longer operate and […]
By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal FAISON — As we move into the Easter season the Town of Faison is gearing up for Spring and town officials are asking residents to remove non-seasonal items from the cemetery. Jimmy Tyndall, Faison Executive administrator, announced during the March 6 monthly meeting that the Public Works Department will be […]
By Abby Cavenaugh Duplin Journal Dr. Austin Obasohan will remain Duplin County Schools Superintendent through at least June 30, 2028, the Board of Education decided at its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 5. The extension of Dr. Obasohan’s contract by one more year to 2028 is the maximum amount of time that can […]
By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal After voting concluded on March 5, the unofficial results for Duplin County primary elections show Democratic Candidate Mary L. Williams-Boykin, taking the lead for the County Commissioner District 4 seat with 302 votes, only two more than incumbent Jesse Dowe who received 300 votes in the contested race. Incumbent Elwood […]
Murphy Family Ventures recently made a $12,500 donation to the Wallace Fire Department. Fire Chief Taylor Johnson said that the funding will be used to add a “much needed” metal building to the department’s training facility. “The facility is currently used by most all neighboring volunteer departments in Duplin, Pender, and Sampson,” Johnson said. “We’ve […]
By Abby Cavenaugh Duplin Journal Agriculture is a way of life in Duplin County, and no one understands that better than our area’s farmers. However, there’s not often recognition of the hard work that goes into making a farm successful. One exception to that rule is Beulaville-area farmer Brian Kennedy, who was awarded the North […]
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