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Duplin County School District earns Cognia accreditation
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County Schools have earned Cognia Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets the needs of learners and effective leadership. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school is accredited, and that Duplin County School District is recognized across the nation as a district that meets Cognia Performance...
Fire News
Here is the fire news report for the week of July 13 through July 14: Saturday 07/13 Wallace VFD responded to Rockfish Plaza at Calvary Church Daycare Center for a commercial fire alarm activation. While responding Wallace Engine 5 was advised that Wallace Firefighter 2520 was on the scene advising false alarm activation, Wallace Engine 5 proceeded on non-emergency traffic. Wallace Engine 5 arrived and confirmed false alarm activation, they...
Team’s state-tournament performance pleases Herring
LOCKWOOD FOLLY — Season-ending losses are painful in the moment, but should not overshadow an otherwise successful campaign on the baseball diamond. Solemn players with sweat-stained faces listened as head North Duplin baseball coach Blake Herring delivered that heartfelt — and emotional — message. The Rebels bounced...
Duplin County trio leading the way for Post 11
For the second summer in a row, Duplin County has not had an American Legion Baseball team; however, the talented legion players and coaches from across the county still needed somewhere to play, and a few of them found a home for the summer in Wayne County where they represent Post 11. Those Duplin County representatives are: North Duplin head coach Colton Chrisman, former North Duplin and current University of Mount Olive pitcher Erik Rosas, and East Duplin second baseman Baines Raynor who all contributed...
Out and about
Grand Opening and Giveaway The Born Anew Blessing Barn & Fellowship Hall is hosting a grand opening on Saturday July 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be providing free food, clothes, household items, toys, and infant items at 645 North Blizzardtown Road in Beulaville. Pet Adoption Saturday Join us to find...
Larry Williams Johnson, 83
BURGAW — It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Larry Williams Johnson, a cherished husband, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born March 13, 1941, in Duplin County, the son of Eusebieus Williams Johnson and Mary Weise Wells Johnson.
Southern Roots event: A huge success
For a first time event, the Southern Roots Family and Friends Community Day was a huge success. The all-day event was held on Saturday, June 22 in Chinquapin. Founders Ykeisha Parker and Nick Chasten created the event as a way to bring the community together for a day of fun, and there was plenty of it. The community day was from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Chinquapin Recreation Center and included things for all ages. There were bounce houses and ice cream trucks...
Fireman transported to hospital after responding to single car accident in Wallace area
UPDATE: All lanes of I-40 West near mile marker 382 have been reopened. Duplin County officials tell us that a fireman was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after responding to the one-car accident. The accident is being investigated by State Highway Patrol, according to Duplin County officials.
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