Duplin County hospitality businesswoman, Wendy Murphy, was recently appointed by the House of Representatives to serve as UNC System Board of Governors Chair, making history as chair-elect of the first all-female led board. She is also the first Duplin resident to hold the prestigious role. “I’m honored to be elected chair at a time when […]
Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series. Part one published on Dec. 20, 2023. ROSE HILL –Located just a few miles from the county seat is the Sheriff’s Office Training Center. As Ben Parrish would say, “this is where all the magic happens.” Each time a new officer is hired, the training […]
Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series. ROSE HILL — Military roots run generations deep for combat veteran Ben Parrish, who started his law enforcement journey in 1987 when he joined the U.S. Coast Guard as a young 17-year-old. Today, Parrish serves as the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office training coordinator, a position […]
ROSE HILL — Innovation, creativity and diligence to engage the minds of local students paid off for five dedicated teachers at Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary School as Four County Electric Membership Corporation recently announced its NC Bright Ideas grant winners. TaNisha Jones, Jasmine Jones, Tanya Novakowski, Sulnora Oluyemi and Tim Mateer, are five of 21 educators […]
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 […]
Duplin County’s poultry industry was celebrated in style when the 2023 North Carolina Poultry Jubilee hit Rose Hill last Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4. As in years past, the Poultry Jubilee featured amusement rides, games, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and of course, plenty of fresh fried chicken cooked in the World’s […]
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