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 […]
Update: The victims have been identified as James Everett Willis, 71, and Diana Moore Brown, 70. Both victims are being transported to the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsies. _________________________________________________________________ WALLACE (April 3, 2024) – Two people were found dead at a mobile home in South NC 41 Highway, near Powell […]
Numerous residents of a community near the Pender County line packed Wallace’s town hall on Thursday night, Jan. 11, to participate in a public hearing on the proposed voluntary annexation of 150 acres along US Hwy. 117. Ann Autry spoke first during the public hearing, saying she wanted to get more information on the rezoning […]
Lanier’s autopsy results show presence of marijuana, PCP WALLACE – The Office of District Attorney Ernie Lee issued a press release with the toxicology results for the James Lanier officer-involved shooting case on Jan. 8. Lanier, 36, of Rose Hill was shot and killed by an officer with the Wallace Police Department on Feb. 24, […]
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