FAISON – A crew from Faison Fire and Rescue conducted its first major water rescue since Hurricane Florence in December, after a severe storm brought more than seven inches of rain causing flooding in various areas of town. According to Fire Chief Lee Kennedy, a woman’s vehicle got submerged in water when she drove off […]
FAISON- Faison Town Hall saw a full house on Wednesday, Dec. 6, as residents poured in to bid farewell to now retired mayor Carolyn Kenyon and welcome incoming Mayor Billy Ward. “I have had a wonderful experience here,” said Kenyon to the Duplin Journal. The long-time mayor was Faison’s first duly elected female mayor. “It […]
By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — Monday, Dec. 4 was a joyful night at the County Commissioners meeting in Kenansville, as two emergency responders were recognized for their actions which saved the life of a woman who was having a heart attack. “One of the main reasons we get into EMS is to ultimately save […]
Christmas is in the air! As we kick off the holiday season, we have gathered a list of parades and holiday celebrations for your enjoyment: NOV. 25 The Kenansville-Duplin Christmas Parade will be held Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. The parade will begin at the Duplin Events Center and end at Kenansville Elementary School. A […]