MOUNT OLIVE — Facing intense scrutiny after a damning report from the N.C. State Auditor, the town of Mount Olive is attempting to rebuild trust and demonstrate accountability through a series of swift administrative actions. A media release from the town revealed that even before the audit findings were made public, three employees identified in […]

KENANSVILLE — A rainy Monday morning brought more than just bad weather for Duplin County residents; it also delivered higher-than-expected property tax bills following a county-wide revaluation. This revaluation has resulted in dramatic increases in assessed property values, with some values more than doubling. Despite months of reassurance from county officials that the revaluation wouldn’t […]

WALLACE — Educators from all over the county were honored on Aug. 21 at an elaborate banquet at the River Landing Clubhouse Ballroom. The Duplin County Education Foundation and Duplin County Schools combined to honor teachers and support staff with plaques and monetary gifts. Every school year, teachers from every school in the district nominate […]

GREENEVERS — The Greenevers Town Board approved an $839,901.50 contract with TA Loving at its Aug. 11 meeting, moving forward with a long-anticipated waterline extension project after successfully negotiating the original $1.4 million bid down by nearly half. The board also discussed grant opportunities for home rehabilitation projects, concerns over high septic system rates, and […]