By Ena Sellers, Duplin Journal BEULAVILLE — More than 100 people gathered at East Duplin High School to celebrate the annual Christmas Banquet for Duplin Veterans First, Friday night in Beulaville. The event, honoring veterans of all branches, featured guest speakers Hal Weatherman and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. The banquet kicked off with a welcome message […]
Just in time for Veterans Day, one local town is making efforts to honor those in the community who have served in the Armed Forces. At their October meeting, Magnolia town commissioners approved a proclamation to honor veterans for the entire month of November. In keeping with that decision, the town will have flags available […]
WARSAW — Crowds sporting America’s red, white and blue lined up the streets of downtown Warsaw, N.C., to celebrate the 103rd Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 4. The annual celebration is the oldest running Veterans Day observance in the country, with the first one taking place in 1921 after World War I. It is […]