By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — An amendment to modify construction documents for the new Duplin County Detention Center was approved on Monday, Nov. 20, during the Board of County Commissioners bimonthly meeting in Kenansville. “This redesign and amendment will provide significant cost savings to the county in the future, maybe up to $2.5 million […]
KENANSVILLE — Mattie Elizabeth “Liz” Batts, of Beulaville, was honored for her commitment, devotion, and service to the seniors of Duplin County on Monday, Nov. 20 during the Board of County Commissioners bimonthly meeting in Kenansville. Batts, who retired earlier this year, has served with the Senior Services Department for three decades. She started her […]
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 […]
KENANSVILLE — The signs of progress are everywhere you look around in Duplin County. The airport is no exception with new roads and hangar upgrades in the books. After a recent public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners approved Project Refresh through which Murphy Family Ventures LLC would take on up to $250,000 in improvements […]
KENANSVILLE – Duplin continues to see growth. This time the Duplin County Transportation Department located at the Duplin Commons is nearing completion of its new facility which will house administration and operations all under one roof. The grant to build the new facility was originally awarded to Duplin County in 2020 through NC DOT with […]
KENANSVILLE — More than 100 people along with community leaders and dignitaries came together to celebrate a groundbreaking ceremony for the Veteran Services and Senior Center at the Duplin Commons on Thursday, Nov. 9. The 12,363-square-foot facility will house the Duplin County Senior Services and the Veterans office. The new building will enable both departments […]