Authorities warn residents to expect smoke in the area for several days due to a fire that broke out Monday night at Potter’s Wheel Ministries, located at 147 Faith Lane in Mount Olive, affecting the pallet shop. According to Duplin County Emergency Services, the blaze, which involved a large quantity of wooden materials, prompted an […]
ROSE HILL — Last week, House of Raeford Farms announced the induction of CEO Robert C. “Bob” Johnson into The North Carolina Poultry Science Hall of Fame. The North Carolina Poultry Federation (NCPF) recognized Johnson for his significant contributions to the state’s poultry industry on April 25, highlighting the multigenerational leadership of the Johnson family […]
KENANSVILLE — ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville recently received a prestigious five-star Patient Experience rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a milestone the hospital staff and leadership celebrated on Monday, April 28. Jeff Dial, president of ECU Health Duplin Hospital, told Duplin Journal that he was elated about this milestone. He […]
A major accident occurred on I-40 East near mile marker 355 on Tuesday morning, prompting a large-scale emergency response from fire departments and EMS units from Duplin, Sampson, and Wayne counties. According to authorities, a tractor-trailer carrying fuel crashed into a passenger vehicle, overturned, and caught fire after being hit by a pickup truck. The […]
Fire departments throughout Duplin County are actively seeking new recruits as departments nationwide face a steady decline in volunteer firefighters. Community involvement plays a critical role in ensuring public safety for the county’s volunteer fire and rescue teams, owing to a long-standing tradition of neighborly support — though many of the surrounding areas and municipalities […]
The Tillman Executive Roundtable recently held at the University of Mount Olive was a hit among students and faculty, providing a powerful platform for attendees to learn directly from business leaders. “These individuals are not only accomplished professionals but also visionary leaders who understand the importance of service and community,” stated Kathy Best, Tillman School […]
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