May 1 was an exciting day at the Duplin Events Center as seniors gathered to celebrate Older Americans Month. The event provided participants with an opportunity to enjoy music, dancing, health screenings, food, painting, cornhole games and even a photo booth. The Duplin Sparklers Senior Line Dance Team delighted the crowds with their performance and […]
Chi Iota Omega’s Enhance Our Environment Committee joins the cause, advocates for sustainable practices THE COWAN MUSEUM of History and Science in Kenansville recently held Eco-blast, an event to raise awareness about the importance of trees and sustainability in honor of Arbor Day. Local members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated were among the volunteers […]
The Board of County Commissioners honored 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipients: James Preston Brown Jr, Isaac “Leroy” Dewitt and Donna Sessoms Grubbs, and Faison Sea Scout Ship 55, for their outstanding and dedicated service to the county, on May 6 in Kenansville. From left to right, front row: Melisa Brown, James Preston Brown Jr., […]
BEULAVILLE — Karl Mobley, who was born and raised in Chinquapin, is officially Beulaville’s new chief of police. Mobley was sworn in during the regular monthly Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday night. He started the job first thing Tuesday morning, taking over for retired Chief Jamie Rogers. Mobley moved to Wilmington in 2005 to […]
Popular convenience store chain Sheetz is opening a new location in Duplin County, on NC Highway 24 in Warsaw, just off I-40. The convenience store is known not only for its fuel, beverages and snacks, but also made-to-order meal items like burgers, pizzas, chicken sandwiches, fries and breakfast sandwiches. The stores also feature espresso bars […]
Update: The fourth suspect, Adam BJ Milliken, 45, was arrested on May 6. He was charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Conspiracy Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Felony Conspiracy and Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. His bond was set at $100,000. __________________________________________________________ May 1, 2024 — Adam Milliken is wanted […]