KENANSVILLE — Coretta Scott King’s quote: “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members,” could not ring louder for Duplin County’s leaders and local organizations working together to help their communities. With the holidays upon us, a group of county employees have joined forces to help Shackle […]
By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — Monday, Dec. 4 was a joyful night at the County Commissioners meeting in Kenansville, as two emergency responders were recognized for their actions which saved the life of a woman who was having a heart attack. “One of the main reasons we get into EMS is to ultimately save […]
KENANSVILLE — Adjacent to Duplin County Regional Airport’s 6,000-foot runway is the AirPark-Duplin County Business and Industry Center, now in the very beginning stages of a big development poised to change the county’s economic landscape. “It is a very exciting time in Duplin County,” said Scotty Summerlin, Economic Development Commission executive director, as he speaks […]
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 […]
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