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Warsaw commissioners discuss infrastructure needs, other items

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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by Trevor Normile The Warsaw Town Council met Monday, September 12 with a variety of items to discuss. All council members, Mayor Win Bratten and Manager J.R. Steigerwald were in attendance, as well as a number of citizens. The most energetic discussion of the night was in regards to the Duplin County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. “We... »

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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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Ekberg’s Events Center presentation proves brutally honest

Thursday, September 8, 2011
By Michael Staton
Events Center Coordinator Lacey Ekberg called her presentation Tuesday to the Duplin County Board of County Commissioners “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.” The good? The center will be in use through most of the rest of 2011. The Duplin County Fair and the Muscadine Festival are coming up later in September, and they promise... »

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Animal ordinance committee formed to hammer out compromise

Thursday, September 8, 2011
By Michael Staton
The Duplin County Board of County Commissioners decided Tuesday to form a committee to hammer out revisions to an animal control ordinance. The commissioners said they want the committee to report back to them in a month or two with changes agreeable to both the Pet Friends of Duplin County and area hunting associations. The committee... »

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Saturday ushers in weekend of 9/11 remembrance

Thursday, September 8, 2011
By Michael Staton
It’s just one more day until area patriots will get the chance to honor the memories of those who perished 10 years ago inside the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers and the servicemen and servicewomen who answered the nation’s call and fought – and sometimes died or were wounded – in the War on... »

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9/11 terrorist attacks steal Americans’ cockiness

Thursday, September 8, 2011
By Michael Staton
9/11 terrorist attacks steal Americans’ cockiness A decade ago at this time Americans were a cocky bunch. A few months earlier in 2001, people were celebrating the 1991 Desert Storm victory. In 2001 Allied aircraft were enforcing no-fly zones inside Iraq. While there were terrorist acts like the attack on the U.S.S. Cole and the truck bomb attacks on American embassies in... »

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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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