MAGNOLIA — Charles Banks will begin his new role as Magnolia Town Manager on Thursday, Dec. 5. Banks will manage a budget of approximately $1.5 million and will be responsible for a staff of 10 employees, seven full-time and three part-time. Mayor Dawn Ward told Duplin Journal via email that they used the help of […]
WARSAW — On the Nov. 21 edition of Duplin Journal, we covered some of the most pressing topics discussed during the town of Warsaw’s monthly meeting. One of the biggest concerns addressed was the ongoing issues at the Warsaw Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), as notices of violation have become a recurrent theme for over a […]
KENANSVILLE — Fred Benton, 75, from Rose Hill, and Madelyn Sawyer, a 16-year-old from Pink Hill, recently brought home top awards in the youth and adult categories after competing in the NC State Fair’s Best of Show. Wanda Bell, NC Cooperative Extension Duplin County administrative assistant, told Duplin Journal that both artists represented the Duplin […]
Murphy Family Ventures and Smithfield recently announced a transformative agreement that will revive the iconic Murphy family farming business, originally established by Wendell Murphy in 1962. Recognized as a pioneer in the modern swine industry, this venture represents one of the most significant independent pork producers in the country. According to the announcement, through this […]
The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office recently honored retired United States Army Sgt. First Class Julian Davis “J.D.” Smith Jr., with a Resolution of Appreciation presented by Sheriff Stratton Stokes. According to the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, Smith is the oldest living veteran in Duplin County, who served in the largest and deadliest war in history […]
KENANSVILLE — The Board of County Commissioners gathered for a short meeting on Nov. 18. County Manager Bryan Miller provided several updates. Among the highlights was an update related to an emergency meeting held earlier this year to discuss storm debris removal from the Northeast Cape Fear River and its tributaries. “The board appropriated $1,250,000 […]
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