KENANSVILLE — A large crowd attended the Duplin County Commissioners meeting on Monday night, with the room filled to capacity and people spilling into the receiving area. Public interest surged following recent departmental changes, the dissolution of the Tourism Development Authority, and the purchase of a corporate golf membership, among other topics. Despite a lengthy […]

KENANSVILLE — The NC Muscadine Festival, a hallmark event for Duplin County for the past two decades, has officially been postponed until 2026. Traditionally held each fall at the Duplin Events Center, the festival has showcased the county’s unique charm and Southern hospitality, bringing pride and economic vitality to the area as it celebrates North […]

MOUNT OLIVE — Once again, the issue of Mount Olive’s challenges regarding its wastewater treatment facility and the state-issued moratorium on any additional flow through the facility took center stage at the town’s Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday evening. At the invitation of interim town manager Glenn Holland, Caroline Bari, from the North Carolina Department […]

Daren Tyndall steps into the leadership role following the passing of longtime superintendent Austin Obasohan KENANSVILLE — Duplin County Schools is turning to a familiar and trusted leader to help guide the district through a time of transition. On Aug. 4, during a special meeting, the Duplin County Board of Education appointed Daren Tyndall as […]

WALLACE — The Wallace Rotary Club presented a check for $1,725 to the Wallace Parks and Recreation Department at its meeting last Wednesday at the Mad Boar. The check was given in memory of a longtime Rotarian, Ken Wilson. “Last year we had a raffle to raise money for equipment for the Wallace Recreation Center,” […]

KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Airport Commission meeting was called to order Tuesday night, followed by a prayer, dinner and approval of past meeting minutes. Gage King was welcomed to his first official meeting. Airport Director Joshua Raynor, presented a new $2 million change order to the board for approval for the new spec hangar […]