Duplin Review

The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $500,000 in grants across eastern North Carolina from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment.

Duplin Medical Association Inc. awarded $45,000 in grant funds — DuplinReview.com

The North Carolina Poultry Jubilee would like to THANK each and every person who attended this year’s NC Poultry Jubilee. We sold out of chicken, and we could not have done it with out you!

Chicken sells out at North Carolina Poultry Jubilee — DuplinReview.com

Out of all things fall, Quinn and I look forward to recipe development. Most of the recipes we share are inspired by loved ones no longer with us. Though not visible, they are very much alive in our hearts and constantly finding a way into our kitchens.

Soul-Full Sisters: Spaghetti and Meatballs — DuplinReview.com

North Carolina’s performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress given during the 2021-22 school year to fourth and eighth graders generally mirrored a national decline in reading and math skills as schools everywhere were beginning to recover ground lost to the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

National Assessment of Educational Progress shows student performance drops in NC, US during pandemic — DuplinReview.com North Carolina’s performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress given during the 2021-22 school year to fourth and eighth graders generally mirrored a national decline in reading and math skills as schools everywhere were beginning to recover ground lost to the disruptions of the C...

With more shoppers opting to save time by ordering groceries online, Food Lion is excited to announce the expansion of its Food Lion To Go grocery pick up service at its 130 Liberty Square S. Center, Kenansville, NC, location beginning Oct. 17. Food Lion is offering shoppers their first pickup for free.

Food Lion expands to go services in the Kenansville area — DuplinReview.com With more shoppers opting to save time by ordering groceries online, Food Lion is excited to announce the expansion of its Food Lion To Go grocery pick up service at its 130 Liberty Square S. Center, Kenansville, NC, location beginning Oct. 17. Food Lion is offering shoppers their first pickup for f

A bridge on SE Railroad Street in Duplin County is scheduled to close for two days next week for maintenance.

Duplin County bridge maintenance requires temporary closure — DuplinReview.com

You know there are those people who as soon as it becomes October and the air gets crisp, it is pumpkin everything. The Sisters are some of those people (me mostly.. hi, Quinn here).

Soul-Full Sisters: Pumpkin Cupcakes + Buttercream — DuplinReview.com

It's almost FAIR TIME! Come to the Duplin Agribusiness Fair October 21-23, 2022 at the Duplin Events Center, 195 Fairgrounds Dr, Kenansville, NC 28349.

Duplin Agribusiness Fair happening this weekend — DuplinReview.com

The North Carolina Poultry Jubilee invites you to join them in the Town Square in Rose Hill, NC on Saturday October 22nd!

North Carolina Poultry Jubilee returns to Rose Hill this weekend — DuplinReview.com

The Duplin County Community Foundation (DCCF) has awarded $21,960 in grants to programs supporting the local community.

Duplin County Community Foundation awards nearly $22,000 in grants — DuplinReview.com

What happens when you mix a scaredy-cat kid with a monster who feels like a failure? You get a few good laughs and a long-lasting friendship. Mo Willems never fails to entertain children with his stories, and Leonardo the Terrible Monster is one of his best.

The Reading Nook – Leonardo the Terrible Monster — DuplinReview.com What happens when you mix a scaredy-cat kid with a monster who feels like a failure? You get a few good laughs and a long-lasting friendship. Mo Willems never fails to entertain children with his stories, and Leonardo the Terrible Monster is one of his best.

To complete railroad repair, a portion of N.C. 24 in Duplin County is scheduled to be closed for about two days.

Duplin County road closures for rail repair — DuplinReview.com

With more shoppers opting to save time by ordering groceries online, Food Lion is excited to announce the expansion of its Food Lion To Go grocery pick up service at its 5680 S. Hwy. 41, Wallace, NC, location beginning Oct. 17. Food Lion is offering shoppers their first pickup for free.

Food Lion expands to go services in the Wallace area — DuplinReview.com

The North Carolina Forestry Association (NCFA) and the N.C Forest Service will recognize the economic contributions of the state’s forest products industry during National Forest Products Week Oct. 16-22.

North Carolina Forestry Association and N.C. Forest Service to celebrate National Forest Products Week — DuplinReview.com

There was much deliberation over this chili! We had to ask ourselves, “What do we like most about chili?” – the consensus, meat. Our meat to bean ratio is 3-1. Our three meats are as follows: lean ground beef (93/7), bratwurst for fat content, and stew beef for great meaty texture.

Soul-Full Sisters: 1st Place Chili — DuplinReview.com

In support of Operation Stop Arm week, the State Highway Patrol will be aggressively enforcing stop arm and other traffic violations in and around school zones and school bus stops. The operation will run daily from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17 through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21 and runs in conjunction with National School Bus Safety Week.

State Highway Patrol conducts 2022 “Operation Stop Arm” — DuplinReview.com In support of Operation Stop Arm week, the State Highway Patrol will be aggressively enforcing stop arm and other traffic violations in and around school zones and school bus stops. The operation will run daily from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17 through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21 and runs in conjun

The Mega Millions jackpot has almost reached half a billion dollars with the Powerball jackpot close behind at $454 million, offering together jackpots totaling $948 million.

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots total over $900 million — DuplinReview.com

James Sprunt Community College is pleased to announce Gregory Poole's recent contribution to our Diesel Technology program. Gregory Poole created the Gregory Poole Equipment Scholarship Fund, which will provide scholarships for full-time Diesel Technology students to assist them in achieving their educational goals.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company contributes to JSCC's Diesel Technology program — DuplinReview.com James Sprunt Community College is pleased to announce Gregory Poole's recent contribution to our Diesel Technology program. Gregory Poole created the Gregory Poole Equipment Scholarship Fund, which will provide scholarships for full-time Diesel Technology students to assist them in achieving their e

We at Prestage Farms and Prestage Foods are deeply saddened to convey that our founder and president Bill Prestage passed away October 10.

President of Prestage Farms passes away at 87 — DuplinReview.com

There’s nothing quite like fall to make us appreciate and enjoy the great outdoors. The air is getting cooler, those biting pests are preparing to leave for a bit, and the colors are really starting to show their stuff.

The Reading Nook – We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt — DuplinReview.com

The 2022-23 Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee gathered at the O.P. Johnson Board of Education Building for its first meeting of the year, and the first face to face meeting since the pandemic, on October 4th.

Duplin County Schools: Student voices matter — DuplinReview.com

The 2022 N.C. State Fair will continue to offer several special days that fairgoers have come to love each year. Unique access and discounts on gate admission tickets are part of the fun for the fair that runs Oct. 13-23 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.

2022 N.C. State Fair continues welcoming fairgoers with themed event days — DuplinReview.com

From the Highlands Biological Station to the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Grandfather Mountain to Port Discover, 55 science centers across the state have been awarded $6.3 million in special grants as part of the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program.

$6.3 Million in Grant Funds Awarded to 55 North Carolina Science Centers, including Cowan Museum in Kenansville — DuplinReview.com

Mama has never been the type to make the same dish twice. I’ve always admired that about her. Cooking is more than a recipe; it’s a portal of self-expression. If the recipe calls for two cups of cheese and you feel like adding four pounds of cheese – to quote cousin, Jay Quinn – don’t let a piece of paper stand in your way.

Soul-Full Sisters: Cheshire Pork, Bacon, and Rice Bake — DuplinReview.com Mama has never been the type to make the same dish twice. I’ve always admired that about her. Cooking is more than a recipe; it’s a portal of self-expression. If the recipe calls for two cups of cheese and you feel like adding four pounds of cheese – to quote cousin, Jay Quinn – don’t let ...

A section of Panther Creek Road in Duplin County is scheduled to close through mid-October for maintenance.

Duplin County Road to close for pipe replacement — DuplinReview.com

Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $24,700 grant for the Greenevers Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. in Duplin County.

USDA approves $24,700 grant for Greenevers Volunteer Fire Department — DuplinReview.com

North Carolina law enforcement agencies will be encouraging motorists to slow down from Oct. 3-9, as part of a special speeding enforcement effort dubbed “Operation Crash Reduction.”

N.C. Law Enforcement cracking down on speeders during “Operation Crash Reduction” — DuplinReview.com

We all have our happy place, and whether it be the city, the country, the lake, or the farm, it always leaves us with memories of our best life. For Cynthia Rylant, author of this week’s pick, it was the Appalachian Mountains.

The Reading Nook: When I Was Young in the Mountains — DuplinReview.com

Weston Smith is a Senior at Wallace Rose Hill.

Wallace Rose-Hill selects September Student of the Month — DuplinReview.com

For the past year, House of Raeford Farms FLOCK has been honoring individuals in the Duplin County, NC area through their FLOCK Cares outreach program. These citizens include those who have gone beyond themselves to affect the lives of others. From schoolteachers to emergency personnel to medical workers to House of Raeford associates, it has been a privilege to celebrate those who often go unnoticed.

Flock Cares honors lifesaving Duplin County police officers — DuplinReview.com For the past year, House of Raeford Farms FLOCK has been honoring individuals in the Duplin County, NC area through their FLOCK Cares outreach program. These citizens include those who have gone beyond themselves to affect the lives of others. From schoolteachers to emergency personnel to medical wo

The N.C. Department of Transportation is distributing more than $154.8 million in State Street Aid to Municipalities, known as Powell Bill funds, to 508 municipalities statewide.

Duplin County towns receive NCDOT Powell Bill Funds to improve transportation — DuplinReview.com

Happy October! It’s been a little while since we’ve posted a recipe, but we always get inspired by the joy the fall season brings. For us, it’s a good reason to get nice and cozy, light a candle, put on a good movie like “You’ve Got Mail” and settle in.

Soul-Full Sisters: 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins — DuplinReview.com

Governor Roy Cooper today announced the launch of the state’s first digital equity grant program, which will help North Carolinians afford high-speed internet, obtain digital devices and access digital literacy resources.

State Office of Digital Equity and Literacy launches $24M Digital Equity Grant Program — DuplinReview.com

From NWS Morehead City, NC

A Tornado WATCH has been issued for our entire area through 10 PM.

Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in August and remained unchanged in two. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.9 percent while Buncombe, Swain, and Chatham Counties each had the lowest at 3.1 percent.

North Carolina's August County and Area Employment Figures Released — DuplinReview.com

Lots of us have friends named Lily or Rose. Relatives named Daisy or Pansy. Even acquaintances named Violet or Iris. But Chrysanthemum? Not too many of us have ever met a Chrysanthemum before.

The Reading Nook – Chrysanthemum — DuplinReview.com Lots of us have friends named Lily or Rose. Relatives named Daisy or Pansy. Even acquaintances named Violet or Iris. But Chrysanthemum? Not too many of us have ever met a Chrysanthemum before.

From Duplin County Schools:

Duplin County Schools has been monitoring the potential local effects related to Hurricane Ian over the last 24 hours. As a result of this morning’s latest advisories and updated adverse weather conditions expected tonight through tomorrow, all Duplin County Schools after school activities for today, Thursday, September 29th are cancelled and school will be closed for students and staff tomorrow, Friday, September 30th. As always, safety is our Board's top priority and we encourage everyone to please be safe.

Our overall impacts from a prolonged period of wind, rain and elevated waters from both Ian and other weather features,

NWS: Hurricane Ian expected to bring prolonged period of wind, rain, elevated waters — DuplinReview.com

The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) presents an annual Rising Star Award in each of its seven districts to an innovative and progressive professional who has demonstrated special creativity and ability in marketing and PR and shows evidence of a promising future in the field.

JSCC's Meagan Turner announced as recipient of 2022 District 2 Rising Star of the Year award — DuplinReview.com The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) presents an annual Rising Star Award in each of its seven districts to an innovative and progressive professional who has demonstrated special creativity and ability in marketing and PR and shows evidence of a promising future in the fi

On Monday, September 26, 2022 at approximately 3:08 pm, the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Bennett’s Bridge Road near Reyes Verdin Lane, Mt. Olive, NC in reference to a victim with a gunshot wound.

Duplin County Sheriff’s Office seek help in identifying suspect in fatal shooting — DuplinReview.com