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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.
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...
VIDEO: Tornado, damage reported near Whiteville after tornado warnings in Columbus, Bladen counties
The video from northwest of Whiteville showed debris swirling in the air along with what appeared to be a funnel cloud and a vortex spinning along a road in Columbus County.
Samm-Art Williams, producer who worked on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, dies
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Director, producer, writer and actor Samm-Art Williams passed away on Monday, May 13, at 78 years old. Williams was from Burgaw and worked on dozens of episodes for shows including Martin and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. His theatre comedy Home performed by the Negro Ensemble Company was nominated for a Tony Award, and it is being performed to this day on Broadway.
Governor's Volunteer Service Award given to locals who give back
KENANSVILLE — The Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service was presented on May 6 at the Board of Commissioners to outstanding local volunteers in the community. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award was created in 1979 by the Office of the Governor to recognize North Carolina’s most dedicated volunteers. Over time, the award has been granted to thousands of residents of North Carolina who have made a difference. The county selected...
Duplin County science teacher receives NC State's Kenan Fellowship Award
STEAMA coordinator and science teacher at Duplin Early College Garrick Purdie has been named a 2024-25 Kenan Fellow. According to a news release, the fellowship includes a three-week summer immersion experience, 80 hours of professional development, and a $5,000 stipend through support from Four County EMC and North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives. Director of the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership Vance Kite shares the goals and hope for future leaders...
High costs, interconnection obstacles killed a swine gas-to-electricity venture in Sampson County
Martin Redeker and Joe Carroll spent more than five years toiling in a windowless steel barn in Duplin County, perfecting a low- to no-emissions technology they said would transform how hog waste could be used to generate electricity. Such was the faith in the project that Montauk Renewables, a publicly traded company based in Pittsburgh, […] The post High costs, interconnection obstacles killed a swine gas-to-electricity venture in Sampson County appeared first on NC Newsline.
Oh, the places you will go after graduation
Recently I received communications about the 50th reunion of my high school graduating class. Fifty years! Because my family moved frequently, I attended six schools between kindergarten and high school. Although I only went to the high school I graduated from for two years, I have good memories of the friends I made there, the academic challenges met, and the support from many teachers. The education I received throughout my elementary, middle, and high school years prepared me well for my future education and career. ...
High School Roundup: first round baseball and softball playoff scores
BASEBALL Perquimans 14, North Duplin 1 Seaforth 3, Wallace-Rose Hill 2 Freedom Christian Academy 8, Harrells Christian 0 (second round) SOFTBALL West Craven 1, East Duplin 0 North Johnston 3, Wallace-Rose Hill 2 Camden County 9, James Kenan 0 Roxsboro County 13, Union 3 Freedom Christian Academy 6, Harrells Christian Academy 0 (third round)
Wilson County auto dealer charged with insurance fraud, false pretense
RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on Friday announced the arrest of Alphonso Ray Murray, 54, of 795 Black River Lane, Harrells. Murray was charged with insurance fraud, obtaining property by false pretense and two counts of car title application fraud, all felonies. Murray is the owner of Murray’s Auto World in Wilson. Special agents […]
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