Duplin County is set to move to a less distressed economic tier ranking in 2025, as announced last week by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The county is shifting from Tier 1 to Tier 2, with its economic distress ranking improving from #29 in 2024 to #41. These rankings are based on an assessment […]
The local health community opposes proposed merger KENANSVILLE — The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on Dec. 2, during its scheduled bimonthly meeting to gather public comments about the proposed consolidation of the Duplin County Health Department and the Department of Social Services into a single entity. County Manager Bryan Miller recommended […]
Department of Emergency Management officials advise residents to be cautious, monitor weather conditions Last week the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council issued a drought advisory showing Duplin County as one of 69 counties under moderate drought conditions. According to Matthew Barwick, Department of Emergency Management director, despite the recent rainfall it is important […]
KENANSVILLE – County Manager Bryan Miller presented the $103,261,283 proposed FY 2024-25 budget at the June 3 Board of County Commissioners meeting for the board’s review and consideration. The total proposed budget increased by 4.5% from last year. The general fund of $69,128,323 reflects an increase of $1.6 million in recommended expenditures with a fund […]
Public encouraged to take survey to determine if their areas have received funding for broadband By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE – FOCUS Broadband to begin high-speed Internet fiber optic infrastructure construction near Chinquapin, Maready, Cypress Creek, Jackson Crossroads, Quinns Store, and Pin Hook in the spring. According to Jody Heustess, Focus Broadband VP of marketing […]
Documentaries are supposed to get it right, but sometimes they don’t. Sometimes they just want to push an agenda. There’s a documentary called “The Smell of Money” that’s been making the rounds among activist groups recently. The film is an 84-minute attack on North Carolina hog farms and the family farmers who operate them. It […]
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