WALLACE — With the 2025–2026 school year underway, the downtown Wallace business community is stepping up to make a difference beyond the classroom. While you’re browsing your favorite shops, you might notice something small with a big impact — donation jars for the interdenominational Backpack Ministry. These jars, now found at local stores including Art […]
The pork industry came together last week to recognize one of its most influential leaders, as Wendell Murphy was named the 2025 recipient of the Larry Graham Pork Legacy Award — a distinction reserved for those who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement and sustainability of the pork industry. Presented at the 2025 National […]
Reading and math proficiency improves across subgroups, but seven schools’ low performance leads to district-wide designation KENANSVILLE — Duplin County Schools has been designated a low-performing district for the 2024–25 school year, according to new state accountability results released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The designation comes as more than 50% of […]
KENANSVILLE — When the Duplin County Board of Elections met on Aug. 19, they took care of important business necessary for the upcoming Nov. 4 municipal elections. The meeting was originally scheduled for Aug. 7 but was moved. North Carolina statutes require a chief judge and two additional judges be selected for each precinct. Duplin […]
WARSAW — Much of the news on the growth in Duplin County has been focused on the Wallace area due to the large number of new homes and businesses coming to town. However, Wallace is not alone. Warsaw is seeing its own wave of growth, according to Richmond Dugger, the town’s new zoning and code […]
MOUNT OLIVE — In a historic milestone for the University of Mount Olive, 40 nursing students — the largest cohort in the school’s history — were formally welcomed into the clinical phase of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program during the annual White Coat Ceremony. The event marked a significant transition for the juniors […]
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