Looking for the golden glow that tanning gives you? Trevor Normile looks at the spray tan alternative on page 1D of the 4/4 edition of The Duplin Times. Looking for it on newsstands and in mailboxes today!

Duplin County Partnership for Children is running its Backpack Buddies program again this year. Get all the information on page 8C of the 3/28 edition of The Duplin Times.

The 2nd Annual Pink Hill Rose Festival is right around the corner. Get all the information on this , and find articles about 2 other local festivals on page 7D of the 3/28 edition of The Duplin Times.

Looking for the "Life & Times" page? Find it on page 7C of the 3/28 edition of The Duplin Times along with all the features you find in that section of the paper. Meet "The Mindy Project's" Beth Grant, a character actress we'll bet you recognize from one of her many roles, and while you're there, take at look at Trevor Normile's column too!

Dr. O goes to Washington...to to brief senate and congressional; members about the benefits of the early college program. Read the story on page 10A of the 3/28 edition of The Duplin Times.

The Duplin County Heritage books are here and people who ordered them for pick up could do that starting yesterday. Get pickup information and information on purchasing one if you did not order one in the article on page 7A of the 3/28 edition of The Duplin Times.

A 'Be the Match'... bone marrow registry drive is being held April 5 in honor of Wright Lanier. See details below or on page 4C of the 3/21 edition of The Duplin Times.

Butcher? Baker? Candlestick Maker?....Find out what new businesses are planned for downtown Magnolia in Mike Staton's report on page 1D of the 3/21 edition of The Duplin Times.

Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how do you your....solar panels?...grow?? Find out how one company is turning farmland into rows of solar panels in our lead story on page 1A of the 3/21 edition of The Duplin Times.

Annie, get your gun...and ammo when you can find it! Trevor Normile talks to local dealers to find out why ammo is in such short supply. See page 1A of the 3/21 edition of The Duplin Times!

Just read the story about Shavonia West on page 1C of the 3/21 edition of The Duplin Times. Gripping account of the nightmare she endured and the strength she has developed after surviving an abusive relationship. A must read for every woman. My thanks to her for sharing her story and working to help other women through Sarah's Refuge

Well....there is just too much to read in one sitting in this week's edition of The Duplin Times! Celebrate the first day of SPRING with special ad pages for Spring & Easter bargains and the Spring Yard & Garden page...BRACKETS in the sports section...and see our NEW monthly Health & Fitness column by Duplin County native Sharon Kerr on page 1D.

The 2nd Annual Pink Hill Rose Festival is April 13, and applications for the festival's pageant are being accepted until April 1. Duplin County residents are welcome to compete in the event. Get all the information on page 6C of the 3/14 edition of The Duplin Times.

Do you know these guys? The Rose Hill Blue Hawks 1955-56 team was perhaps the best Duplin County basketball team ever according to Bill Rollins. Read the story on page 1B of The Duplin Times.

Who knew that there was a National Red Setter Field Trial Club Hall of Fame! Joe Edwards of Warsaw did- and he was recently inducted into the elite group of breeders and trainers. Read what it takes to breed the best on page 1C of the 3/14 edition of The Duplin Times.

Meet Warsaw's new town manager, Beulaville native Shawn Condon in the story on page 4A of the 3/14 edition of The Duplin Times.

Trevor Normile took a Ford Fiesta from Bill Carone Ford for a drive around the county...and wrote his first car review about this little party machine. Find out what he thought of this sporty little hatchback on page 5D of the March 14 edition of The Duplin Times.

Explore the local buildings designed by Leslie Boney Sr. in the early 1900s - beautiful buildings that are found throughout Duplin County and SE North Carolina. Find the story and photos on pages 6 & 7A of the 3/14 edition of The Duplin Times.

The 3/14 edition of The Duplin Times is online now- and on its way to mailboxes and paper boxes around the county. I had a hard time choosing a story to post today- there are many interesting and/or important subjects addressed in this week's paper...but I chose to share the front page photo. Many of you have been praying for Layla, and this morning's photo shares one event in Kenansville that brought people together for prayer and support.

The 2nd Annual Bill Carone Charity Poker Run is this Saturday! Cars & motorcycles are welcome, and the entry fee is just $25. The monies raised benefit the Ronald McDonald House charity. If you're new to the idea, here's how it works- you drive to specified locations as a group, and at each stop, you collect a playing card...once back at the dealership, the hands are revealed, and winning hands turn into great prizes! Get all the details on page 1D of the 3/7 edition of The Duplin Times- and join in the fun!

Gloria McGowan answers the phone and gives tours at Liberty Hall except for the 2 magical days of the Christmas Tour when she takes on the role of the cook from years gone by. Read her story on page 1C of the 3/7 edition of The Duplin Times.

Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? 
Get tips on what you need to be doing now to have a successful garden this year from horticulturist John McIntyre in the story on page 10A of the 3/7 edition of The Duplin Times.

More than just news-The Duplin Times is your source for information on meetings dates & times, notices of public hearings in towns throughout the county and notification of special items like the pesticide collection day today at the Duplin County landfill. 
Clean out the shed or garage of those outdated things you need to clear out and dispose of safely. Get the information in today's Duplin Times on page 3A.

Where will you find the news from Duplin County? Not TV - not radio-you'll find it in The Duplin Times....online now by subscription, and in mailboxes and paper boxes later today.

After months of renovation, the Emergency Room at Vidant Duplin is transitioning into the new space. The lobby and triage area have been expanded and treatment rooms for non-trauma patients are included in the remodel. Plans are to complete the renovation of the remaining area in stages that will not disrupt patient care. See more on page 4A of the 2/28 edition of The Duplin Times.

 What makes a fireman? Training, dedication, bravery, and a heart that cares for others. Meet Warsaw Fireman of the year John Outlaw on page 9A of the 2/28 edition of The Duplin Times.

Paul Newmons sat down with L.E. Brown recently and recounted his experiences as a Vietnam veteran. Read his story on page 1C of the 2/28 edition of The Duplin Times.

Mike Staton recently spent time with student of the Sampson County Community College truck driving school. The school has an obstacle course for training at the Ag Protein parking lot, and students are often seen driving around Duplin County in the big rig. Learn more in the story on page 1D of the 2/28 edition of The Duplin Times.

So here it is- the day of the great Sequestor- the radio newsperson woke me with those words, the television news people have loudly hashed and rehashed it since I've been up. Trevor Normile quietly, calmly collected the facts and compiled a sensible article for page 1A of the 2/28 edition of The Duplin Times. The process so affected him, that his op-ed article on page 1C was inspired by the process. I have to agree at this point that his solution may just be the best....GODZILLA!!!!!

This week's edition of The Duplin Times is jam-packed full of all kinds of news! Look for stories about what's going on in several towns, the county, and in the state legislature as well as sports, business news, school news and information about what's going on with community groups. Find out what's on the local calendars with Out & About on page 2A and the GET OUT! entertainment roundup on page 8C

WRH is retiring former player and coach Battle Holley's baseball jersey....get all the details on the ceremony on page 1B of the 2/28 edition of The Duplin Times- online now by subscription and  in paper boxes and mailboxes later today!

Do you know someone here who served as a chaplain in the military? Thw Warsaw Chamber of Commerce and the Veterans Day parade committee are honoring military chaplains as marshals of the 93rd Veterans Day Parade. See the details on page 6C of the 2/21 edition of The Duplin Times.

Join Todd Wetherington as he explores Angola Bay in the feature beginning on page 1C of the 2/21 edition of The Duplin Times.

Magnolia native James BoneCrusher Smith's new book M.A.D. is out and the former Heavyweight Champion will be in Duplin County March 2 & 4 to kick off his book tour. Saturday March 2, he is at the Bill Carone dealership in Wallace, and March 4, he is at JSCC in Kenansville. See page 7C of the 2/21 edition of The Duplin Times for information about the event at JSCC, and look for the Bill Carone ad on page 1B of the 2/28 edition for information on the March 2 event.

It's tax time! Find an article on what to look for when choosing a tax preparer, and information on specials some prepares are offering on page 6B of the 2/28 edition of The Duplin Times.

What ails us? Read the results of the recent county health assessment completed by Duplin County Health and Vidant Duplin Hospital to find out! The full report by Anne Hunter begins on page 1D of the 2/21 edition of The Duplin Times.

OOPS! Running late this morning- logged into the online version of the 2/21 Edition of The Duplin Times and found lots I needed to read! Get access to tomorrow's news today with an online subscription! It's just $18 per year for online- or free with your hard copy subscription! Call 910-296-0239 to set up your online account today!

As Four County Electric celebrates its 75th anniversary, we get a look inside the cooperative's beginning in this story starting on page 1D of the 2/14 edition of The Duplin Times.

Southern Exposure Restaurant owner & chef Joanie Babcock is one of 16 chefs chosen to compete in a local iron-chef style cooking contest being held this month. She will take on Mark Lawson form the Blockade Runner on February 20. Get all the information on the event, and ticket information on page 3C of the 2/14 edition of The Duplin Times.

Lenwood Home built his first car engine at the age of 9- the owner of 2 Corvettes he restored, he has spent his life working in his garage and restoring cars he loves...See his story on page 1C of the 2/14 edition of The Duplin Times.

Get all the details about the murder in Beulaville beginning on page 1A of the 2/14 edition of The Duplin Times.

William Cavenaugh and Alfred Herring probably passed each other a hundreds of times changing classes in the halls of James Kenan High, or on the streets of Warsaw. Their lives took similar paths, and intersected years later at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Read their story on page 3C of the 2/7 edition of The Duplin Times.

Travel a little off the main drag to find this restaurant serving barbecue - chicken- and sides! Read more on page 1C of the 2/7 edition of The Duplin Times.

Duplin County School Superintendant Austin Obasohan has been named a "Leader to learn from" by 'Education Week' magazine. Dr. Obasohan was recognized by his efforts to create a district wide early college system Read more on page 9A of the 2/7 edition of The Duplin Times.

The Kitchen of Blessings serves free meals at the National Guard Armory in Wallace on Saturdays. Find information about the service provided by Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries and pass it on to someone in need- or find out what you can do to help in the story on page 2A of the 2/7 edition of The Duplin Times.

The General Assembly is back in session- get updates on what bills are being presented and the outcome of votes in Todd Wetherington's Legislative Roundup. Find it on page 8A of the 2/7 edition of The Duplin Times.

The county commissioners met Monday, and Anne Hunter was there to get the report on discussions had and decisions made. The commissioners discussed joining the ranks of those imposing additional health insurance fees on employees who smoke and several other important topics. Find the story on page 1A of the 2//7 edition of The Duplin Times.

East Duplin senior Brittany Woodard has joined the 1,000 point club! Congratulations!!!!
Catch up on all the local teams and read more about her accomplishment on page 1B of the 1/31 edition of The Duplin Times.

Once again this year, the Scots gathered at the Country Squire to celebrate the Burns Supper. Trevor Normile covered the celebration, enjoyed the haggis, and shares pictures and the story on page 8C of the 1/31 edition of The Duplin Times.

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Last week of the month means the focus is on business in Duplin County. Find out what's opening, what's closed and who's new on page 1D of the 1/31 edition of The Duplin Times!