KENANSVILLE — Longtime superintendent of Duplin County Schools (DCS) and a voice for equity and innovation in rural education, Austin Obasohan, died on July 24, 2025, after serving for 15 years at the helm of the district. His leadership reshaped local schools and left a lasting mark on students, educators and the community. “We are […]
Acorn Acres Farm is a dream that started on one acre of land in Faison, NC. Josh and Kim Stroud started micro farming to provide better quality food for their family. Kim was a full time teacher with a Master’s degree in Education when she decided to take time off for their children. When that […]
WALLACE — Super Dollar, a long-time discount store in the shopping center where Food Lion is located in Wallace, is closing. Tonya McCovery, manager of the store, told Duplin Journal there has not been a final date set yet, but the closure will likely happen after selling as much of the remaining inventory as possible. […]
MOUNT OLIVE — When Glenn Holland took on the role of interim town manager for Mount Olive in January, he was immediately confronted with a significant challenge that has lingered for over a decade: the town’s wastewater treatment issues. The handling and discharge of sewage through the town’s wastewater treatment facility have been sources of […]
WALLACE — Anyone who makes regular trips to the local grocery store knows it’s economically challenging to feed any family these days. It is especially hard on families living in homes experiencing what some people call “more month than money.” As a result, the statistics are concerning. It’s estimated about 3,560 children in Duplin County […]
WALLACE — Anyone who makes regular trips to the local grocery store knows it’s economically challenging to feed any family these days. It is especially hard on families living in homes experiencing what some people call “more month than money.” As a result, the statistics are concerning. It’s estimated about 3,560 children in Duplin County […]
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