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 […]
Overcrowding, safety a dire concern at Duplin County Detention Center By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — The need for a new detention center to replace the deteriorating and severely overcrowded Duplin County Jail is a dire concern for Sheriff Stratton Stokes. The sentiment is shared not only among staff and local law enforcement but also […]
KENANSVILLE – The words of Helen Keller “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much” resonate with a concept the private, non-profit, charitable organization Crime Stoppers promotes involving citizens helping solve crimes, all while remaining completely anonymous. The program offers cash rewards if the information leads to an arrest or the […]
KENANSVILLE — Christmas came early at the Duplin Events Center as 247 seniors celebrated the holidays with music and dancing during the Senior Scam Jam held on Wednesday, Dec. 13. “This is an annual event that represents the elderly people in our county, and they are very important to us,” said Commissioner Jesse Dowe. […]
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