Largemouth bass downstream of Lear Corp in Kenansville contains PFAS levels 20 times higher than fish deemed unsafe to consume by the state KENANSVILLE — Concerns about PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have plagued residents of numerous communities along the Cape Fear River, and most recently, heads have turned to Lear Corporation, an industrial […]
The 6-foot commemorative monument will stand as a source of inspiration, bringing light to the life of a boy from Faison who reached for the stars FAISON — Beautiful clear skies set the background for a very special celebration honoring Faison’s homegrown astronaut, William E. Thornton, last Friday. Approximately 75 people gathered at the site […]
WALLACE — On Nov. 21, the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Demarcus Carney after a standoff with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Probation and patrol officers at Lincoln Street in Wallace on Nov. 19. Carney had become agitated and belligerent, ultimately barricading himself inside his residence when law enforcement tried […]
WARSAW — Controversy continues to swirl in Warsaw as a growing voice in the community vocalizes discontent with the local government, citing a lack of transparency and accountability. Many residents have expressed concerns about the town manager’s failure to follow through on important issues. Month after month, frustrated residents come to the town hall meetings […]
KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its new body scanner for contraband detection — Tek84. This new technology allows a four-second head-to-toe scan to detect drugs, weapons, and contraband hidden in body cavities. Sheriff Stratton Stokes told Duplin Journal that about a year and a half ago, they experienced issues with contraband entering […]
WALLACE — The town of Wallace is one step closer to a brand new inclusive playground, thanks in part to a $150,000 grant from Trillium Health Resources. Victoria Jackson, vice president for Trillium Health Resources’ south central region, presented the check to Mayor Jason Wells and Parks and Recreation Director David Bizzell during a special […]
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