KENANSVILLE — Michael Whatley, the man hand-picked by President Donald Trump to face off against former Gov. Roy Cooper in the race for the U.S. Senate seat after Sen. Thom Tillis announced he would not seek re-election, dropped into the Duplin County Airport on Oct. 7 to meet with area agriculture leaders. The race is […]
KENANSVILLE — Members and guests of St. John’s Masonic Lodge #13 in Kenansville gathered on the eve of the nation’s 249th birthday last week for a patriotic observance dinner featuring former Navy SEAL Jerry Davis. Davis, a Duplin County native, shared powerful stories of service, sacrifice, and the untold missions that shaped his military career. […]
Harley Roberson champions agriculture behind the scenes KENANSVILLE — Harley Roberson’s connection to agriculture runs deep — shaped by her upbringing on a generational farmland in Mount Olive, and early experiences at a local seed company where her mother worked. That foundation grew into a calling, guiding her through her education at the University of […]
KENANSVILLE — Trillium’s Support Transition and Reentry (T-STAR) team held a reentry simulation at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville last Monday that illustrated the many barriers and challenges individuals must overcome following their release from incarceration through a role-playing exercise. Participants ranging from public defenders, parole officers and peer support specialists were assigned new […]
Meet Register of Deeds Anita Savage Each week, Duplin Journal highlights a community member whose hard work and dedication represent the spirit of Duplin County. This week, Duplin Journal invited Register of Deeds Anita Savage for a Q&A session. As the custodian of all real property records, Savage’s role is integral to the operation of […]
KENANSVILLE — Last week, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services told Duplin Journal that they have seen an increase in Tuberculosis (TB) cases, with 21 active TB cases reported in the state so far this year. In 2024, the total number was 249, marking the state’s highest number of TB cases since […]
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