By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE – The atmosphere was joyful as approximately 30 people gathered at the County Office for the Board of County Commissioners’ monthly meeting on Feb. 5.  One of the highlights of the evening was the board’s unanimous vote to approve the construction of the new detention center.  Representative Jimmy Dixon made […]

Bids for new detention center are in   KENANSVILLE – “I’m really pleased with what you found out in the bid openings,” said Board of County Commissioners Chair Dexter Edwards to County Manager Bryan Miller, after hearing the detention center project updates presented by Miller at the Jan. 16, meeting in Kenansville.   The county […]

By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE – Low wages and understaffed departments are a common denominator in Duplin County as several departments struggle to keep their employees and recruit new personnel. Among those affected are Duplin County Social Services employees with a 14.87% vacancy rate overall for the agency according to Annie Murrell, Duplin County Social […]

911 Communications and Operations degree now available through agreement with RCC  KENANSVILLE – On Tuesday, Jan. 23, James Sprunt Community College, and Richmond Community College signed a partnership that will give local students the opportunity to get a 911 Communications and Operations degree.  “This agreement will allow students at James Sprunt Community College to take […]