May 1 was an exciting day at the Duplin Events Center as seniors gathered to celebrate Older Americans Month. The event provided participants with an opportunity to enjoy music, dancing, health screenings, food, painting, cornhole games and even a photo booth.  The Duplin Sparklers Senior Line Dance Team delighted the crowds with their performance and […]

Chi Iota Omega’s Enhance Our Environment Committee joins the cause, advocates for sustainable practices THE COWAN MUSEUM of History and Science in Kenansville recently held Eco-blast, an event to raise awareness about the importance of trees and sustainability in honor of Arbor Day.  Local members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated were among the volunteers […]

The Board of County Commissioners honored 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipients: James Preston Brown Jr, Isaac “Leroy” Dewitt and Donna Sessoms Grubbs, and Faison Sea Scout Ship 55, for their outstanding and dedicated service to the county, on May 6 in Kenansville. From left to right, front row: Melisa Brown, James Preston Brown Jr., […]

By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — The Town of Kenansville has started the interviewing process for a new town clerk after the resignation of Amanda Lesesne, whose last day was March 13.   At the April board meeting Town Manager Anna West told the board they had a person helping initially, but after about […]

By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — Second graders from all eight elementary schools in Duplin County visited the Duplin Events Center on March 26-27 for Duplin Grows.  This year, 750 students participated in the two-day event. Each day, participants rotated through 12 stations where they learned about the various aspects of agriculture.  According to […]