KENANSVILLE — District Attorney Ernie Lee is among four distinguished individuals honored with the prestigious Attorney General’s Dogwood Award, the announcement was made on Dec. 27 by former attorney general, Governor Josh Stein. “The fentanyl crisis in our state is devastating our communities,” said Stein. “District Attorney Lee has been a leader in the state’s […]
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that five intersections in Duplin County will be converted into all-way stops this month. According to the announcement, NCDOT crews will start installing pavement markings and stop signs on N.C. 41 at the intersection with Jackson Store Road in Beulaville, on Thursday, Jan. 8. Similar work will be […]
CHINQUAPIN — Authorities have identified Brandon Kelly, 33, of Jacksonville, as the suspect who tried to evade law enforcement at a checkpoint resulting in a high-speed chase on New Year’s Eve. The dramatic pursuit began on Wilmington Highway in Jacksonville at 11:45 p.m., when Kelly fled from a police checkpoint and sped away, reaching dangerous […]
KENANSVILLE — Approximately 45 people gathered at the Monk Auditorium in Kenansville on Dec. 17 to participate in the NC Department of Environmental Quality public comment session. The meeting addressed Lear Corporation’s latest draft permit regulating PFAS compounds — a dangerous class of toxic chemicals — discharges into the Northeast Cape Fear River. Speakers like […]
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County hits the floor running as 2025 rolls in with several infrastructure and economic development projects on the books, continuing the pace of growth. “Duplin County continues to pave the way for sustained economic growth by enhancing access to technology, vital resources, and increased infrastructure. Our efforts not only support and retain […]
KENANSVILLE — The year 2024 was marked by significant growth and notable infrastructure achievements in Duplin County with a lot of development taking place at Duplin Commons and the Airpark. One of the most notable highlights for 2024 was the county commissioners decision to move forward with building a new jail to replace the deteriorating […]
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