Vicki Merrick was sworn in as deputy clerk MAGNOLIA — Last week, in an effort to help the town of Magnolia revise its animal control ordinance to better address the community’s needs, Joseph Ezzell, the town’s attorney, presented suggestions to the board based on ordinances from other towns. Ezzell discussed important considerations, such as animal […]
MAGNOLIA — Last week the Magnolia town board reconvened for a special meeting in preparation for the board’s budget retreat scheduled for March 17, during which they will discuss the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. One of the highlights of the meeting was an announcement made by Town Manager Charles Banks, who shared that Magnolia was […]
MAGNOLIA — Charles Banks will begin his new role as Magnolia Town Manager on Thursday, Dec. 5. Banks will manage a budget of approximately $1.5 million and will be responsible for a staff of 10 employees, seven full-time and three part-time. Mayor Dawn Ward told Duplin Journal via email that they used the help of […]
MAGNOLIA — The Town of Magnolia approved a resolution to publish the names of 15 people who owe taxes at its Sept. 10 town hall meeting. Town Manager Charles “Twig” Rollins shared that the town has tried to contact them but has not had any luck. He also asked the Board to approve a motion […]
Starting this week and throughout the summer months, the Town of Magnolia in partnership with the Duplin County Schools Summer Food Program, will be providing free hot meals for children and youth up to 18 years of age. Meals can be picked-up at 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Magnolia Town Hall located at […]
By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal MAGNOLIA — The Town of Magnolia discussed water and sewer rate increases for the upcoming fiscal year during the board’s regular monthly meeting held on March 12. Town Manager Charles “Twig” Rollins told the Duplin Journal that the town’s water and sewer fund is struggling right now because rates have […]