Time to celebrate! Find a roundup of local New Years Eve events around the area on page 6C of the 12/27 edition of The Duplin Times.

It's been a busy holiday week, and you meant to go back and read this interesting story by Mike Staton about the memories that local folks have about Christmas. What was memorable for you this year?

Find out what's going on in Duplin County businesses the las week of every month when our focus is strictly business in section D!

Opinions- everybody's got one...and we've got some of the best pundants offering their perspectives on the issues to help you form yours. Karen Scalf, Charlie Albertson, Jimmy Dixon, John Hood and editor Gary Scott are among the group of writers who have no problem letting us know how they feel about the way things are going. Voice your opinion in a letter to the editor in our Reader's Forum. Letters must include your name, town and phone # (so we can be sure you're a real person) Mail them to The Duplin Times at PO Box 69, Kenansville, NC 28349.

What local events in 2012 most impacted you? The annual countdown of the top ten local news stories is in the 12/27 edition of The Duplin Times. Original "Here Comes the Judge!" Duplin TImes artwork by Trevor Normile & Bryan Pinkey gives a hint!

The 12/27 edition of The Duplin Times is here! This special year-end edition has the 2012 Elite Football team on page 2B. See if your favorite player made the cut!

Merry Christmas!