Thursday, February 28, 2013

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

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

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!

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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.

Monday, February 25, 2013

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

Sunday, February 24, 2013

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.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

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.

Friday, February 22, 2013

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.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

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!

Monday, February 18, 2013

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.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

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.

Friday, February 15, 2013


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.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

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

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

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.

Monday, February 11, 2013

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.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

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.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

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.

Friday, February 8, 2013

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.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

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.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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.

Monday, February 4, 2013


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.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

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!

Friday, February 1, 2013

Time to start planning and get your team together for the 2013 Relay For Life! Find the details for this year's event on page 2C of the 1/31 edition of The Duplin Times.
Post here is you have a team and let us know who you are participating for!