Duplin residents without health insurance have jumped at the opportunity to have health coverage through the Medicaid expansion, reaching a total of 2,317 beneficiaries to date according to Annie Murrell, Duplin County Social Services director. Murrell told the Duplin Journal that they have also seen an increase of people applying for other programs, like food […]
It was an exciting weekend for Mount Olive, as warmer weather and the love for everything pickles brought thousands of visitors to celebrate the annual North Carolina Pickle Festival, April 26 and 27. The festivities kicked off Friday and continued through Saturday with carnival rides, live music, vendors, and a full schedule of non-stop entertainment. […]
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that led to the death of Morrell Chasten, 88, of Rose Hill on Sunday. According to the Department of Emergency Management, the Duplin County 911 Center received a call about a fire in the area of 390 Clinic Circle Drive, Rose Hill on April 28 at 11:54 […]
For the first time in its long history, the Carolina Strawberry Festival kicked off a week early with the Garden Gala, held Saturday, April 27, at the Gardens at Johnson Nursery in Willard. “The main thing is we want to have an event kind of like the Azalea Festival Garden Party to kick off the […]
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Duplin County Partnership for Children, Duplin County DSS and Guardian ad Litem of Duplin County held their 2024 Pinwheels for Prevention Ceremony at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville, on April 12. “We stand together today in solidarity and commitment with a heartfelt belief that all children […]
By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal Fire Departments and emergency vehicles from across Duplin County will gather at Hargrove Road in Greenevers on Saturday, April 27, for the Greenevers Fireman’s Day Parade in honor of the brave men and women who serve Duplin County. The annual celebration will kick off at 10 a.m., and will conclude […]