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Kenansville
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Chinquapin
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Beulaville
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Warsaw
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Rose Hill
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Faison
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Duplin TimesMan gets 31 years for 2020 shooting, death at Beulaville McDonald'sKEENANSVILLE — A Sampson County man was sentenced to up to 31 years in prison on Thursday for his role in an attempted robbery and shooting that killed one man and injured another in the parking lot of the Beulaville McDonald's in 2020. Antonio Murphy, 29, was convicted by a jury in Duplin County Superior Court of second-degree murder in the death of Randy Anthony Rolla Jr. of Greenville and the shooting of Michael Deangelo Bryant Jr. of Maysville, according to District Attorney Ernie Lee...

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Duplin TimesMan gets 31 years for 2020 shooting, death at Beulaville McDonald'sKEENANSVILLE — A Sampson County man was sentenced to up to 31 years in prison on Thursday for his role in an attempted robbery and shooting that killed one man and injured another in the parking lot of the Beulaville McDonald's in 2020. Antonio Murphy, 29, was convicted by a jury in Duplin County Superior Court of second-degree murder in the death of Randy Anthony Rolla Jr. of Greenville and the shooting of Michael Deangelo Bryant Jr. of Maysville, according to District Attorney Ernie Lee...

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Duplin TimesJohn Hood: Legislature should avoid pork, fund core programsI acknowledge that one politician’s “wasteful spending” may be another politician’s “strategic investment.” Still, I suspect state Sen. Phil Berger got it right when he blamed the slow start of this year’s budget negotiations on lawmakers’ lack of focus on truly state responsibilities. Berger, president pro tem of the North Carolina Senate, told reporters that House leaders wanted to appropriate not just the $1 billion in revenue surpluses projected for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 fiscal years but as much as $1 billion more from state...

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Duplin TimesJacksonville family prepares to celebrate the life of Ida Dixon who is turning 100 in JulyThe name Ida Essiejane Burton Dixon has been the topic of discussion in the Jacksonville community because she has a birthday coming up next month…the big 100! Members of the community that have lived that long have seen many things change and grow. People look to them for wisdom and guidance, and they see the world in a completely different light. “I feel good about it because I know it’s the Lord. I know He has blessed me to be able to live this long...

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Duplin TimesJSCC announces approval and start of esthetics continuing education programJSCC recently received a 100% approval score from the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners for its new Esthetics program. This is one of many new programs JSCC is unveiling, aiming to provide innovative courses that meet the public’s needs and interests. Esthetics has been a growing area of interest for quite some time, and it is an accomplishment for all faculty and staff to see the classroom completed and receive a perfect approval score! “We are incredibly proud to offer this new program...

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Duplin Times4-H holds district competition at the University Mount OliveEach year, 4-H members come together for a day of friendly competition. This year, the University of Mount Olive was the host venue for the Southeast District competition held on Friday, June 14. The all-day event had over 200 participants along with the families that came to support them. During the competition, there were over 30 categories kids could enter such as arts and communications, char grill cook-offs, livestock and dairy competitions, horticulture and much more. ...

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Duplin TimesOut and aboutPet Adoption Duplin County Animal Services would like to thank all Veterans (Active and Non-Active), military along with our first responders by offering free adoptions for approved adopters for the month of July. Proof of services is requested. Please come out to 287 Fair Grounds Drive in Kenansville to visit all adoptable cats and dogs. Freedom Fest ...

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Duplin TimesJames Sprunt Nursing Alumni and Rose Hill native breaks records and barriers with National Lifetime Achievement Award at age 37The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) presented the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award to Clifton Kenon, Jr., DNP, RN, IBCLC, FAWHONN, FAAN last week in Phoenix. The Lifetime Achievement Award is AWHONN’s most prestigious honor for those who have shown exemplary characteristics in the nursing care of women and newborns across the nation and beyond. Dr. Kenon graduated from James Sprunt Community College with an Associate Degree...

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Duplin TimesTom Campbell: D-day offers lessons about working for democracyEvery morning when I rise, I see this miniature condiment jar on my dresser. It’s filled with sand from Omaha Beach in Normandy. My “bucket list” trip was extremely emotional, especially viewing the large red, white and blue flag waving over the American cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach. 9,400 crosses symbolize young Americans memorialized there. After a brief ceremony our National Anthem played and many of us joined in singing along. But pride quickly turned to tears when the bugler played Taps. ...

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Duplin TimesAlexander H. Jones: Jeff Jackson bridges younger generation gapsWhen he entered politics, Jeff Jackson appeared to quickly be approaching the doorstep to greatness. He was appointed to the State Senate at the young age of 31, joining a body where the Baby Boom generation was normative and where even working parents were a rare presence. The spirited newcomer’s contributions were sufficiently dazzling that some observers of state politics believed he had the wherewithal to become president. While he remained immensely popular among Democratic activists, Jackson’s stock fell significantly in establishment circles during his...

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Duplin TimesMystery Plant: Perennial species is a member of the sunflower familyAn early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. — Henry David Thoreau I agree! And now that it’s summer, it warms up really fast around here where I live, so a morning walk is indeed the best time for me. My neighborhood is called “University Hill,” and it is indeed a hill, with...

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Duplin TimesScholarship program expecting 120,000 applicationsAn estimated 120,000 North Carolina students are expected to apply for a state college scholarship program for students in families with incomes of $80,000 or less, state officials told members of the North Carolina State Lottery Commission last week. Lottery proceeds fund 25% of the Next NC Scholarship program, with the remainder coming from state general funds, Andrea Poole, executive director of the state Education Assistance Authority told the lottery board. ...

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Duplin TimesFire NewsSunday, June 9 Magnolia VFD First Responders, responded to a medical call with Duplin County EMS. Magnolia MR 1 arrived and started patient care, once Duplin County EMS Medic 7 arrived patient care was transferred. Once the patient was loaded and transported all Magnolia units cleared the call. Beulaville VFD, Duplin County EMS, Beulaville Police Department and North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to East N.C. 24 in front of...

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Duplin TimesLumbee Indian Tribe to be featured on N.C. Highway Historical MarkerAn American Indian tribe linked to settlements in southeastern North Carolina soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The marker commemorating the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will be dedicated during a ceremony July 1 at 3 p.m., at the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Headquarters, 6984 W. N.C. 711.Pembroke, N.C. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is one of the largest American Indian tribes east...

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Duplin TimesD.G. Martin: Wall Street Journal report discouraging to N.C. DemocratsEven though I live in North Carolina, sometimes people who live far away teach me things I need to know. For instance, in the June 15 edition of The Wall Street Journal an article by Valerie Bauerlein caught my eye. Its long headline “Why Democrats Keep Losing the Battle for Small-Town America: Voters in rural North Carolina reflect the mounting challenges facing President Biden in swing states, voicing discontent with...

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Duplin TimesWinning is important, but is it everything?How important is winning? If you’re DJ Khaled, it’s all you do, so I presume it’s everything. According to Vince Lombardi however, “winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing,” so I may definitely be wrong in my presumption. The people in charge of who wins the award for most valuable player of the NHL’s coveted...

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Duplin TimesNortheast teacher wins national award for reading instructionLindsay Elks, a fourth-grade teacher at Northeast Elementary School, is the North Carolina winner of the Read 180 Educator of the Year award presented by the learning technology company HMH and is among a select group of 22 teachers honored nationally. Winners are selected based on demonstrated improvements in reading through the use of the Read 180 curriculum as well as showing exceptional dedication to continuous improvement and academic growth, according to HMH. ...

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Duplin TimesTown of Rose Hill takes ownership of the old movie theater buildingDuring the monthly town hall meeting held Tuesday, June 11, the board of commissioners were updated that the town was now the owner of a large property located across from town hall. The property was previously owned by Georgette Ward and was once the town movie theater. After $63,000 in violation fees were given to Ward, negotiations to sell began. Ward offered the town the opportunity to purchase the property for $20,000. The offer was declined giving Ward until May 25 to either sign the...

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Duplin TimesOperation Dry Water planned for Independence weekendIn efforts to ensure a safer July 4 holiday experience on the water, wildlife law enforcement officers with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will participate in Operation Dry Water, a national campaign being observed July 4-6, developed through the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). The focus of the campaign is to heighten enforcement and awareness about the dangers of boating while impaired. Wildlife officers will be increasing water patrols, providing boaters with information on the dangers of impaired boating and enforcing...

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Duplin Times20-area softball players make all-district; Armstrong and Higginbotham win players of the yearA total of 20 area players from five different schools made the North Carolina Softball Coaches Association All-District Teams this year with Addy Higginbotham and Ana Morgan Armstrong headlining the group by winning 1A and 2A players of the year. James Kenan The James Kenan Tigers made a huge leap on the softball field from last season to this season improving from 4-14 in 2023 to 8-12 in 2024, and...

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FAQs

What region is Duplin County NC in? ›

Duplin County, located in the Coastal Plain region of North Carolina, was formed in 1750 from New Hanover County and named for Thomas Hay, Lord Duplin, a member of the English Board of Trade and Plantations.

What city is Duplin? ›

What is found in Duplin County, NC? ›

The county is also the home to a major chicken and turkey industry. Duplin County is also home to Duplin Winery, the oldest winery in North Carolina and the largest winery in the Southeast.

What county is Kenansville, NC in? ›

Kenansville township, Duplin County, North Carolina is a city, town, place equivalent, and township located in Duplin County, North Carolina.

Who were the first settlers in Duplin County, NC? ›

Duplin County's earliest immigrants were the Welsh who arrived in the 1700's. They were soon followed by German Palatines and the Swiss in the 1730's and 1740's.

What is the race population in Duplin County NC? ›

The largest Duplin County racial/ethnic groups are White (50.6%) followed by Hispanic (23.2%) and Black (21.4%).

Who is Duplin County NC named after? ›

It is named for Sir Thomas Hay, Lord Duplin, a member of the English Board of Trade and Plantations. The European settlers to the area included English, Welch, Swiss, Scots, Scotch-Irish, and German.

How do you pronounce Duplin NC? ›

Duplin County: DOOP-lin. This North Carolina county's name is not pronounced as DUP-lin. It is named after Thomas Hay, Viscount Dupplin.

What is the capital of Duplin County? ›

Kenansville has a population of 855 based on 2010 census. It is the county seat of Duplin County. Historic Kenansville is home to The Cowan Museum in the Kelly-Farrior House, Liberty Hall, Murry House Country Inn, Grove Presbyterian Church, and more.

What is Duplin known for? ›

Duplin Winery is North Carolina's oldest operating winery, established in 1975. It is located in Duplin County, North Carolina, producing approximately 450,000 cases per year and is known primarily for muscadine wines.

How many hogs are in Duplin County NC? ›

With about two million hogs, the highest number of hogs in the United States, Duplin County in North Carolina is inundated with industrial hog operations and pollution from their waste pits and spraying of hog feces and urine onto fields.

Where are the NC Marshes? ›

In North Carolina, marshes occur between North Carolina's barrier islands and the mainland. To live in a marsh, plants and animals need to adapt to these constantly changing conditions.

Is Kenansville, NC a good place to live? ›

editorial. Kenansville is a town in North Carolina with a population of 929. Kenansville is in Duplin County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Kenansville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.

What towns are in Duplin County, NC? ›

What is the county seat of Duplin County, NC? ›

Kenansville, county seat of Duplin County, is a peaceful small town rich in history and proud of its heritage. Kenansville is located in the fertile Coastal Plains of southeastern NC.

What is Region 5 in North Carolina? ›

Region 5: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland counties.

What is a region in NC? ›

Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Tennessee on the west, Virginia to the north, and South Carolina and Georgia to the south, North Carolina is divided into three distinct geographic areas: the Coastal Plain in the east, the Piedmont in the center, and Mountains in the west.

What region is Halifax County NC in? ›

Halifax County, located in North Carolina's Coastal Plain region (on the fall line between the coastal plain and the piedmont), was formed from Edgecombe County in 1758.

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