Thursday, January 31, 2013

Find out more about the inaugural Carolina East Valentine's Day Ball on page 2C of the 1/31 edition of The Duplin Times. The theme is "Did you ever know you're me hero?" The event is both a way to honor loved ones who have passed, or recognize the people who are our heroes.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

L.E. Brown brings us this story about plans to restore a piece of history. Find it on page1C of the 1/24 edition of The Duplin Times.
"The cuss and us"...gotta love Trevor Normile and his take on life around us. In the office, we thoroughly enjoy his take on things, and his perspective on the most mundane aspects of the world around us. Enjoy this piece on page 1C of the 1/31 edition of The Duplin Times.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Two Duplin County students passed through the recent auditions and are headed to the all district band concert on February 2 at UNC Pembroke. Read their story on page 8A of the 1/24 edition of The Duplin Times.

Monday, January 28, 2013

In the final installment of his series on the forecast for agriculture in Duplin County Mike Staton focuses on the business market for local crops. Find the story on page 2A of the 1/24 edition of The Duplin Times.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Looking for a new house? See the story on page 3A of the 1/24 edition of The Duplin Times for news about Kenansville's Graham House Inn being on the market, and page 8C for this quarter's edition of the Home Buyer's Guide!

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Mike Staton did not expect his assignment to talk to local business owners and HR Directors about "Obamacare" to be a difficult one- but after one, and another, and another had no comment, or preferred not to be quoted, he wasn't quite sure he would have a story. Arbie Adkins of the SIA Insurance group, and who is working with the Town of Wallace and other employers to implement the program, did talk to him about the changes, and how companies are preparing for them.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013


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Monday, January 21, 2013

Find information on today's local celebrations honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on page 1A of the 1/17 edition of The Duplin Times.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

District 4 representative to the N.C. House of Representatives Jimmy Dixon explores the subject of gun control and executive orders in the 1/17 edition of The Duplin Times. Find this and other thought provoking articles on page 4A.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Read Nettie Potter's account of her father's WWII military history, and the family's long wait for closure. Find it beginning on page 1C of the 1/17 edition of The Duplin Times.

Friday, January 18, 2013

Part 2 of Mike Staton's series focusing on farming in Duplin County starts on page 1A of the 1/17 edition of The Duplin Times. This installment looks at the forecast for crop farming.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

The sand, the surf, the TRAFFIC! The NC DOT has plans to replace the swing bridge to TI with a new highrise permanent bridge. Get all the info about when getting to the beach becomes a little easier on page 1D of the 1/17 edition of The Duplin Times.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

This week's Duplin Times is hot off the presses! There are lots of great stories this week- and a bonus...the Winter edition of the Chambers tab is included this week!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Find headlines from towns all over Duplin County, and county & state news you can use in The Duplin Times. Our 4 reporters each have a "beat" to cover-and love to get info on what's going on in their corner of Duplin County. In Wallace, Rose Hill, Magnolia, Greenevers and Chinquapin, and info for the "Get Out"entertainment event column, contact Mike Staton, Beulaville, Richlands, Pink Hill & Kenansville, call Trevor Normile, Warsaw, Faison, Calypso & anything school related is Todd Wetherington, Ann Hunter covers any county related, our "Out & About" events calendar, obituaries & legals. Bill Rollins handles sports.

Monday, January 14, 2013

The town of Pink Hill started a beautiful new Christmas tradition in 2012, placing over 1,000 luminaries in town. The goal is to have 2,000 this year...any other towns think this is a winning idea? Time to start planning now! Read the story on page 8A of the 1/10 edition of The Duplin Times.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

The Onslow County Parks & Rec department is collecting Valentines from students that will be given to members of the military. Get all the information about this project on page 6C of the 1/10 edition of The Duplin Times.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

So what did you do at work today? On any given day Kenansville native Ryan Elvin may be finding unexploded armaments and making them go "boom" Read his story on page 1C of the 1/10 edition of The Duplin Times.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Dancer's Corner award winning teacher Jessica Larson talks about the roots of clogging and plans for an upcoming competition on page 6C of the 1/10 edition of The Duplin Times

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Relive the greatest Duplin County sports moments from 2012- and see if your most memorable moment made the list- in this roundup by Bill Rollins. Find it beginning on page 1B of the 1/10 edition of The Duplin Times.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

A three part report on the outlook for agriculture in 2013 begins in the January 10 edition of The Duplin Times. This week Mike Staton looks at the pork and poultry industry in the story that starts on page 1A.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Get a new smartphone for Christmas? Have a question about security apps? See Mr. Modem for the answer to that burning question on page 8C of the 1/3 edition of The Duplin Times.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Todd Wetherington recently sat down with NC State Senator Brent Jackson. Find the in depth interview starting on page 1A of the 1/3/13 edition of The Duplin Times.

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Some people are special to the community...Read about the years of service and caring Margaret Oakley has given to Duplin County and get inspired to find your place to do good!

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Get all the information for the concealed carry course being held this month on page 6A of the 1/3/2013 edition of The Duplin Times.

Friday, January 4, 2013

It's still not too late to get a flu shot that can keep the disease from making you miserable! Mike Staton interviews Ila Davis for this story on page 1A of the 1/3/13 edition of The Duplin Times!

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Duplin County Sherrif Blake Wallace plans to meet with the county's police captains to discuss implementation of the sweepstakes ruling that was upheld last week by the NC Supreme Court. Read comments from all sides of the issue in this article by Trevor Normile in the 1/3 edition of The Duplin Times.