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Duplin County town volunteer fire department receives state grant
FAISON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Duplin County volunteer fire department has been awarded a grant of $24,185. The grant for Faison Fire and Rescue comes from the 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Fund from the State of North Carolina. Fire Chief Carlton Lee Kennedy plans to use the funds to purchase more equipment that is needed. […]
Law enforcement looking for suspects in recent shopliftings
KENANSVILLE, Duplin County — The Kenansville Police Department is looking for suspects involved in shoplifting from area businesses. Anyone with information on the identities of the people pictured is asked to call (910) 296-0124.
People News & Notes: New wines honor U.S. Armed Forces, first responders
ROSE HILL — Duplin Winery announced it is producing two new wines dedicated to the nation’s armed forces and first responders. Duplin will donate $1 for every bottle sold to Folds of Honor, an organization that provides scholarships to the children and spouses of service members and first responders hurt or killed in the line of duty. Made with muscadine grapes grown on family farms, Armed Forces Red salutes veterans,...
Legislators, others honored for contributions to NC outdoors
WALLACE — There’s no doubt that kids these days are spending a lot more time staring at screens on their phones, laptops and televisions than any other generation in history. In 2015, state legislators recognized this and decided to be proactive in getting more of North Carolina’s youth involved in the great outdoors.
Alpha Kappa Alpha donates food bags to Warsaw Elementary
The Empower Our Families committee recently demonstrated community support by delivering 82 food bags to Warsaw Elementary School through the Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP) program. Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Chi Iota Omega Chapter, this initiative aims to provide weekend and holiday meals for children in local communities, with Warsaw Elementary School benefiting from the program. CHIPP supplies meals and snacks, free of charge, for enrolled...
Pender administrator named assistant principal of the year by state educators' group
John Bryant, assistant principal at Pender High School in Burgaw, was honored on Friday by the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) with an “Assistant Principal of the Year” award at a school presentation. Bryant has helped build a productive climate at Pender High School both for educators...
Burgaw to Host Its Second Adult Prom
Burgaw, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Burgaw Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is hosting another Red-Carpet Affair, taking place this Saturday, May 18 at the Historic Burgaw Train Depot. The adult prom will feature a number of events including dancing, a live DJ, an interactive photo booth, and...
Shad in the Classroom project takes a dive with East Duplin High
BEULAVILLE — The Shad in the Classroom project partners with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, NC Wildlife Resources Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to embark on an adventure in conservation science with students. Classrooms gather to construct a tank and raise juvenile fish known as fry with biologists from fisheries. Students must monitor and study the water quality in the tank with microscopes and scientific methods to ensure a swimmingly wonderful learning experience. ...
Wawa announces 10 locations planned to be opened in Wilmington area
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - During a press event on Tuesday, Wawa announced that there are 10 sites under contract to be Wawa locations in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. The company says it plans on breaking ground on at least three by the end of the year and open...
Pet of the Week: Brie from Monty’s Home
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Brie, an approximately 1-year-old Labrador mix, is available for adoption from Monty’s Home. She loves chin and behind-the-ear scratches, according to Monty’s Home. Additionally, she has been a very-well behaved dog and has gotten along with other dogs and cats. Brie is currently enrolled...
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