By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — Luciana Barksdale, who had signed up for public comment at the March 18 County Commissioners meeting appeared in front of the board to express concerns about the neglectful care her nephew Dyson Fryer, who is diabetic, received at the Duplin County Jail. “He stayed from [February] 18th to […]
By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE (Feb. 28, 2024) — The Board of County Commissioners recently approved a resolution to honor the life and legacy of the late George Futrelle, former airport director and county assistant manager, who passed away unexpectedly last May. Futrelle played an instrumental role in the growth and success of the Duplin County […]
KENANSVILLE – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating an officer-involved fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Cornwallis Road and Betholite Road in Duplin County on Thursday, Feb. 22. According to the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Cornwallis Road for a pick-up of belongings at 4:46 […]
Rodeo Athletes raised the temperatures with an exhilarating, adrenaline-pumping show at the Bulls, Barrels and Broncs held at the Duplin Events Center on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10. The event sold out both nights with approximately 3,600 people in total attendance. Follow Duplin Journal’s Facebook page for more photos.
KENANSVILLE — As various buildings near completion and new ones get ready to break ground, the Town of Kenansville has been busy with zoning requests. According to Town Manager Anna West, the Town of Kenansville has been dealing with zoning requests due to all the new buildings at the Duplin Commons, among those are the […]
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 […]