After the remnants of Hurricane Helene unleashed a trail of destruction and casualties across western North Carolina and the death toll continues to rise, relief efforts remain crucial. Volunteers led by Terry Norris, executive director of Emerge Chaplains Response Team and Emerge Ministries in Beulaville, deployed to Black Mountain before the storm to help with […]
Local Board of Elections director answers commonly asked questions As the Nov. 5 general election approaches, Duplin Journal will feature a series of Q&As with Duplin County Board of Elections Director Carrie Sullivan. If you haven’t registered to vote yet, you can still do so until Friday, Oct. 11. Eligible individuals who miss this deadline […]
KENANSVILLE — Members of the Duplin County Board of Education made their feelings known about state-required accountability testing at their Oct. 1 meeting. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s accountability results for the 2023-24 school year were announced Sept. 4. Although Duplin County Schools are no longer designated as a low-performing district, the individual […]
The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office recently issued a statement warning the public about increasing email scams and things people can do to protect themselves. Scammers use social engineering to gain trust and redirect funds, so it’s crucial to be cautious and mindful of all your financial dealings. Some common occurrences to be aware of include […]
KENANSVILLE — At the Sept.16 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners held the first of two public hearings required to apply for a Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization to help homeowners. The state grant would cover housing and infrastructure related to housing, such as new utility services, streets, flood and drainage improvements, sidewalks, and […]
The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Duplin County EMS, recently conducted rapid deployment training at the DCSO training center in Rose Hill. The annual training, a crucial component in the readiness of both teams, is designed to prepare them for potential active shooter scenarios, bomb threats and other critical situations. “We’re working in […]
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