Each week, Duplin Journal highlights a community member whose hard work and dedication represent the spirit of Duplin County. This week, Duplin Journal invited Angela Smith, Rose Hill town administrator and finance officer, for a Q&A session. Smith began her career with the town of Rose Hill in 2001 as an administrative assistant and utility […]
The North Carolina Poultry Federation has named Cowan Johnson of House of Raeford Farms as their president for 2024-25. The announcement was recently made at the organization’s annual meeting in Greensboro. Johnson, a seasoned professional with 23 years of service at House of Raeford, a poultry business founded by his grandfather, has been a key […]
ROSE HILL — The new Rose Hill Volunteer Fire Department is now fully operational. “We have moved all our trucks to the new location and we’re responding from there,” Rose Hill Fire Chief Gary Boney told Duplin Journal. Located on East Main Street, the new 14,000-square-foot fire house features five drive-through double bays, ample room […]
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 […]
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