Duplin Journal Vol. 8, Issue 51

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VOLUME 8 ISSUE 51 | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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BRIEF this week

Duplin County woman wins $200K Duplin County The North Carolina Education Lottery announced that Amy Darboe of Wallace won $200,000 on Feb. 7 from the 2023 Holiday Second Chance drawing. Darboe took home $143,000 after taxes on Friday, Feb. 9. She was one of 22 million entries for the drawing. DJS

Early voting begins Feb. 15 In-person early voting begins Feb. 15 and ends March 2 at 3 p.m. Onestop voting will be available at Lois G. Britt Building, located at 165 Agriculture Dr., Kenansville, and at the American Legion, located at 529 E Southerland St., Wallace. Remember to bring a picture ID. The Primary Election is on March 5. During the primary, voters will choose which candidates should be their political party nominees, the winners will be on the general election ballot in November.

Rail symposium comes to Warsaw Feb. 20

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Warsaw A rail symposium on the proposed passenger line between Wilmington and Raleigh, will be held at the Warsaw Community Center located at 309 Memorial Drive, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. The symposium is co-hosted by the Town of Warsaw and Warsaw Chamber of Commerce.

Rodeo ropes in heart-pounding fun

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Rodeo Athletes raised the temperatures with an exhilarating, adrenaline-pumping show at the Bulls, Barrels and Broncs held at the Duplin Events Center on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10. The event sold out both nights with approximately 3,600 people in total attendance. Turn to page 12 for more photos.

Wallace approves rezoning, annexation requests Clement Park Community Center project awarded By Abby Cavenaugh Duplin Journal WALLACE — The regular monthly meeting of the Wallace Town Council on Feb. 8 resulted in the approvals of one annexation and two rezoning requests, with three more rezoning requests set to be discussed at the March 14 meeting. Public hearings were held on all three of the requests heard at the February meeting. First up was an annexation request for 33 acres located at 4027 S NC 11 Hwy., property formerly owned by Martha

Teachey. StrongRock Engineering Group PLLC requested the annexation. Two nearby residents commented during the public hearing, basically to ensure that their property would not be affected. After the residents were assured that it was not and that annexation must be voluntary, the council unanimously approved the request. A public hearing was also held to discuss a rezoning request from Kosterman Bros., LLC for 8.71 acres on NC 11, across from a solar farm and just north of the John Deere Dealership. Planning director Rod Fritz stated that the property currently contains a storage facility, which is a non-conforming use for the residential zoning,

“My sister’s work has spoken in volumes, and it is my request that there’s some sort of recognition.” Darlene Leysath, sister of late Mayor Pro Tem Wannetta Carlton but it was grandfathered in. Because the property transferred to new owners, a Highway Business zoning was required. There were no public comments on the rezoning, and it was approved unanimously. A triangular piece of property

on Old NC Hwy. 41, behind the McDonald’s and Walgreen’s, was also up for rezoning. Previously zoned R-6MH, Equity Trust Company was requesting that the property be zoned Highway Business. With no comments during the public hearing, the rezoning was approved unanimously. At next month’s meeting, the council will hold public hearings on the following rezoning requests: .27 acres on East Boney Street from R-8 to HB, the Martha Teachey property rezoning for which annexation was approved Feb.8, and 150 acres on US Hwy. 117 near Willard. See WALLACE, page 6

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UMO to host Black History Month event

Duplin County to see 12 all-way stops in the next several months

Mount Olive The University of Mount Olive will host a Black History Month program in Rodgers Chapel on Monday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m., with guest speaker Jerilyn Lee, creator of the renowned “Stories of the United States Colored Troops.” Lee is an active participant in the historical Civil War community. This event will highlight an in-depth look at the lives of black Civil War soldiers. DJS

Board of County Commissioners releases list of intersections that will be impacted ENA SELLERS | DUPLIN JOURNAL

Duplin County is among the top 10 counties for cattle in NC.

US cattle herd hit generational low as beef prices rise North Carolina’s top counties for cattle, by head, are Iredell, Randolph and Chatham

By North State Journal Staff RALEIGH — The U.S. cattle supply is at its lowest level since 1951. That low supply will likely drive beef prices to record highs. The supply shortage is being driven by many factors, including droughts, inflation and a burgeoning wave of regulation and activism directed at curbing beef consumption and production. Amidst this backdrop, the future

of beef within diets and its role in the agricultural sector is being highlighted by farmers, consumer groups and policymakers. A December memo released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recommends reducing the amount of beef in diets, increasing non-meat alternatives, and suggests “rebalancing” meat production and consumption. The recommendations from the U.N. are tied to the organization’s climate change agenda. The FAO memo, advocating for a paradigm shift in livestock See CATTLE, page 6

By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal KENANSVILLE — Duplin County officials, leadership, and the public recently shared thoughts about the existing and planned all-way stops for several areas in Duplin County during the Board of County Commissioners meeting. Currently there are 12 intersections scheduled to have all-way stops. Commissioner Wayne Branch brought the topic to the board’s attention to keep the board and the public informed about future changes. The intersections that will be impacted are: Tram Road at Bethel Church Road, Tram Road at Bennetts Bridge Road/Scotts Store Road, Tram Road at Red Hill Road, Bowdens Road at Revelle Road, NC 41/NC 111 at Jackson Store Road, NC 50/NC 403 at Warren Road, Warren Road at Solomon Street, Charity Road at Bay

Road, NC 11 at Charity Road, NC 11 at Register Road/Stocking Head Road, Liddell Road at Drummersville Road, and NC 403 at Beautancus Road. Representative Jimmy Dixon expressed his concerns and asked those in attendance about their general thoughts on the allway stops. “A lot of money is being spent and some of them (all-way stops) I just don’t see the logic. I am not on the Transportation Committee, but I have some colleagues that are, and they can’t get any information from the State Department of Transportation,” said Representative Dixon. Chair Dexter Edwards stated that to him it appeared that money was spent on putting four-way stops that may not be necessary. “There may be information See ALL-WAY STOPS, page 2

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