BEULAVILLE — Residents raised concerns over the town’s ongoing water project at the board’s regular meeting on Monday evening following an April 7 break in the main line. The incident has placed Beulaville townsfolk under a boil water advisory until the samples sent for testing have returned. On Monday afternoon, Town Manager Lori Williams issued […]
WALLACE — Duplin County Schools welcomed North Carolina State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green to Wallace Elementary last week for a student-led tour demonstrating the district’s STEAMA model with dynamic, hands-on learning experiences. Green is currently visiting all eight regions of the state as part of his “Mo Wants to Know” tour to gather insight for […]
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive’s AgFest saw record attendance last Thursday as over 2,200 students, educators, exhibitors and volunteers gathered to take part in the annual celebration of all things agriculture – and to learn about valuable career and academic prospects in the rapidly growing field. “I think there’s a lot of […]
Meet Magnolia Mayor Dawn Ward Each week, Duplin Journal highlights a community member whose hard work and dedication represent the spirit of Duplin County. This week, Duplin Journal invited Magnolia Mayor Dawn Ward for a Q&A session. As the Mayor of Magnolia, Ward plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of belonging among residents, […]
KENANSVILLE — Last week, the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville was filled with palpable excitement as the Duplin Agribusiness Academy hosted the highly anticipated Women in Ag workshop. Nearly two hundred students from Duplin County Schools and James Sprunt Community College gathered to explore the diverse opportunities available for female students in agriculture. The event […]
Throughout the week, Dr. Keith Kreitz can be found providing life-saving medical care and advice to his patients at ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville where he is a surgeon as well as the director of bariatrics. On Wednesday nights, however, the doctor hangs up his white coat and stethoscope to don a different kind […]