THE TOWN OF WALLACE came alive with the vibrant spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month, offering a rich tapestry of dance, food, and entertainment at its first-ever Latino Cultural Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Clement Park in Wallace. Participants enjoyed various dance groups, games, food trucks, sports, and live music during the celebration. Wallace Mayor […]
WALLACE — Approximately 30 participants, including county and town leadership, gathered for the annual Opioid Town Hall at the Mad Boar Restaurant last week. “We are trying to get our towns to think about what we can do to help the vaping and opioid crisis and give examples of what other counties are doing,” said […]
Books & Friends in downtown Wallace is now officially closed. Mark Grady, author and owner of Books & Friends, announced the closing of the bookstore located at 113 N. College St., in Wallace, last week. Originally Grady had planned to keep the bookshop open until Aug. 31, however on Monday he announced the change of […]
Savannah Kate Stevens, a rising seventh grader at Harrells Christian Academy, was recently crowned 2024-25 Junior Miss Princess of North Carolina at the PONC State Scholarship Pageant held at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center. The 12-year-old beauty queen from Wallace, not only shined with her interviewing skills winning best interview in her category, but she also […]
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 […]
Update: The fourth suspect, Adam BJ Milliken, 45, was arrested on May 6. He was charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Conspiracy Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Felony Conspiracy and Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. His bond was set at $100,000. __________________________________________________________ May 1, 2024 — Adam Milliken is wanted […]