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Pirates fall to Ashley for season’s first loss

Thursday, September 15, 2011
By Michael Staton
Pirates fall to Ashley for season’s first loss The Pirates didn’t get to touch the ball much in the second half of Friday’s home game. When a team doesn’t have its offense on the field, it can’t score. That was the case for Topsail as the Pirates fell to Ashley 24-14 for its first loss of the still-young season. With Tom Eanes back... »

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Richlands blitzes Jacksonville into a shutout

Thursday, September 15, 2011
By capefear
Richlands blitzes Jacksonville into a shutout In a relentless flood of blitzes Richlands clinched its first victory of the season against Jacksonville High School. either team was at total strength. Wildcats quarterback Tank Norman was out due to a concussion received last week against Southwest, and was replaced by sophomore Ethan Horne. Patrick Childress of Jacksonville was replaced by three players,... »

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Deputies nab Beulaville man on drug charges

Thursday, September 15, 2011
By Michael Staton
Deputies nab Beulaville man on drug charges A Beulaville man faces drug-related charges after being arrested last Thursday by Duplin County sheriff’s deputies serving a warrant. Sheriff Blake Wallace made the announcement during a press conference Monday at the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office. In jail in lieu of $285,000 bond is Lonnie Clark Duff, 32, of 774 Corn Mill Road, Beulaville. lso arrested at... »

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2011 Duplin redistricting map draws close to reality

Thursday, September 15, 2011
By Michael Staton
With some tweaking the Duplin County Board of Commissioners and the Duplin County Board of Education should soon have a 2011 district map. The Redistricting Committee took a look on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at two redistricting plans put together by Dan Cronin, the county’s map maker. The plans were called A and C. Committee members evaluated... »

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Thrills and excitement abound at Duplin Agribusiness Fair

Thursday, September 15, 2011
By Michael Staton
The Duplin Agribusiness Fair has been underway since Wednesday. The Duplin County Events Center is surrounded by Dreamland Amusements’ rides – roller coaster, ferris wheel and other thrill rides. Farm-related exhibits mostly overseen by the Duplin County Cooperative Extension can be perused inside the Events Center. Be sure to have a look at the top finishers... »

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Fans enjoy camaraderie of Wesley concert

Thursday, September 15, 2011
By Michael Staton
Fans enjoy camaraderie of Wesley concert A small but enthusiastic crowd danced, shouted and clapped as country star James Wesley performed on stage at Saturday’s Hope for the Warriors’ music festival at River Landing, held as part of the nonprofit’s observance of the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. esley told them he loved performing before smaller crowds because he it gives him... »

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Human trafficking festers as growing problem

Thursday, September 15, 2011
By Michael Staton
Human trafficking festers as growing problem She ran away at age 14, tired of a stepfather who pawed her and a mother who preferred to ignore the problem. Within 72 hours, a sweet guy had befriended her, offering her meals and a place to stay. This new life wouldn’t be so bad, she thought. Her honey bought nice clothes for her; she... »

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Pender Chronicle

Poplar Grove Plantation’s Halloween Festival

Thursday, September 15, 2011
By Submitted
North Carolina’s favorite Halloween Festival has something for everyone. From haunts that’ll take your breath away, to idyllic, afternoon hayrides through scenic Abbey Nature Preserve, you’re sure to have a great time.     Since 1981, Poplar Grove Plantation has been scaring up heart pounding hysteria for fright fans.  Students from Topsail High School keep it fresh and fiendish for 2011.  Pandora’s Psychotic Circus has... »

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Things are just duc(t)y

Thursday, September 15, 2011
By Submitted
With the outside of our new 13,008 sq. ft. building basically completed contractors have shifted their focus to the inside. One of the things we’re really excited about is getting heat and air conditioning. Sounds like something everyone takes for granted, but believe it or not we have neither in our current building. During... »

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City/county consider new life for old jail

Thursday, September 15, 2011
By Deb Norton
It probably wouldn’t be too hard to break out of the old Burgaw jail these days. In a throwback to the old movies, a spoon might actually do it. Or stepping in the wrong place. Speaking of movies, the jailhouse was the location of a movie, released last year, of the same name. Producers said they... »

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BREAKING NEWS: Law enforcement is after a Beulaville resident who is wanted on multiple charges. Police Departments from Kenansville and Beulaville as well as the Sampson... » Full Story
BREAKING NEWS: Updated information in red. by Trevor Normile Storm Debris Bids considered by the town include two lump sum agreements and another in which the town would pay... » Full Story
BREAKING NEWS: RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation today has about 2,000 members of its staff working to clear roads and bridges of... » Full Story
BREAKING NEWS: From the Onslow Dept. of Administration: The Onslow Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency Thursday August 25, effective Friday August 26 at 6... » Full Story
BREAKING NEWS: Pender County issued a State of Emergency for Hurricane Irene at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.  Emergency Management is making preparations for a major hurricane, which... » Full Story

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