North Carolina’s top counties for cattle, by head, are Iredell, Randolph and Chatham RALEIGH — The U.S. cattle supply is at its lowest level since 1951. That low supply will likely drive beef prices to record highs. The supply shortage is being driven by many factors, including droughts, inflation and a burgeoning wave of regulation […]
Duplin County woman wins $200K The North Carolina Education Lottery announced that Amy Darboe of Wallace won $200,000 on Feb. 7 from the 2023 Holiday Second Chance drawing. Darboe took home $143,000 after taxes on Friday, Feb. 9. She was one of 22 million entries for the drawing. Early voting begins Feb. 15 In-person early […]
Three business owners from Grifton give back to the community MOUNT OLIVE –The University of Mount Olive recently announced that starting in the spring of 2024, one UMO student will be awarded a Women in Agriculture scholarship sponsored by Gap Ready! Farm Services. According to UMO’s press release, business owners Paula Manning, Leigh Page, […]
By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE – The atmosphere was joyful as approximately 30 people gathered at the County Office for the Board of County Commissioners’ monthly meeting on Feb. 5. One of the highlights of the evening was the board’s unanimous vote to approve the construction of the new detention center. Representative Jimmy Dixon made […]
ROSE HILL — Michael Brandon Bradshaw was arrested by the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division while assisting NC Probation and Parole Officers on Jan. 31. According to a release from the Sheriff’s Office, upon arriving at a residence on Cornwallis Road in Rose Hill, investigators confirmed that the man wanted for absconder warrants, […]
By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal The Primary election is March 5. Candidates for Duplin County Commissioner were invited to participate in the Duplin Journal’s Q&A. Below are the candidates responses received as of press time. Incumbent Elwood Garner (Rep) is being challenged by Cindy Sallis (Rep) in the County Commissioner District 01 race. Incumbent Wayne Branch […]
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