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Duplin County braces for emergency challenges as river flooding closes roadsNow that Tropical Storm Debby has made its way through eastern North Carolina, many counties are preparing for significant river flooding. The Northeast Cape Fear River is expected to reach almost 18 feet this weekend, causing multiple road closures in Duplin County. The road closure signs in the area are...2 days ago
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Duplin TimesTropical Storm Debby flooding expected to increase over weekendDuplin County saw widespread impacts from Tropical Storm Debby this week with flooding and numerous road closures due to excess rain, officials said. Additionally, officials are warning residents to be wary of rising rivers and streams caused by heavy rainfall accumulation. The National Weather Service said Friday that 3 to 6 inches with local amounts in excess of 8 inches has fallen across the river basins over the past 72 hours. ...
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Roads flooded and closed during Tropical Storm Debby in Duplin CountyDUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Many roads were shut down on Thursday in Duplin County after the area saw heavy rain from Tropical Storm Debby. Driving on Bay Road outside of Rose Hill through high water that was on the roads left one car in the ditch after it hydroplaned. Residents in Duplin County say that should act as a warning to drivers.3 days ago
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Plan your route: Multiple road closures in Duplin CountyDuplin County, NC — The Wallace Department has announced multiple roadways in Duplin County that are closed. Stokes Gooding Road between Perry Miller Road and W. Best Road. S. Railroad Street between NC 41 and Duplin/Pender County line. Rosemary Road between SR 1162 Bay Road and SR 1933 Harrell...3 days ago
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Rising river levels threaten Chinquapin, locals and responders on alertIn Duplin County, the city of Chinquapin has been preparing for high floodwaters along the Northeast Cape Fear River. Over the past 24 hours, the water level has risen exponentially. The water has risen well beyond the dock and into the parking lot at the wildlife boat launch. People here...Chinquapin, NC3 days ago
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WNCTDuplin County advises against traveling due to flooding issuesDUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Duplin County is facing flooding problems after Debby in some lower-lying parts of the county. They’ve also had a handful of road closures over the past couple of days. Those are mainly secondary and not major roads. Drive N.C. lists Stokes Gooding Road, Bowdens Road and Williamson Road as closed, […]
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duplinjournal.com
County commissioners take action to prevent floodingKENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to appropriate funds for Alliance Integrated Solutions of Lumberton to remove debris from the Northeast Cape Fear River in order to help alleviate flooding from Tropical Storm Debby and future potential flooding events. The decision was made during an emergency meeting held on Friday morning.Kenansville, NC3 days ago
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Duplin TimesWeekend Fire NewsFriday 08/09Beulaville VFD responded to a residential fire alarm activation. Beulaville Engine 1 arrived and cancelled all units not on scene, malfunction of the alarm system. Oak Wolfe VFD First Responders, responded to a medical call with Duplin County EMS. Oak Wolfe MR 1 arrived and started patient care, once Duplin County EMS Medic 4 arrived patient care was transferred. Rose Hill VFD responded to Yellow Cut Road for a...
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Several road closures reported as Debby hits ENCSeveral road closures have been announced as Tropical Storm Debby arrives in eastern North Carolina. In Duplin County, that includes Stokes Gooding Road near Kenansville, which is shut down in both Directions; the same is true of Rosemary Road In Rose Hill and South Railroad Street In Wallace. Gurganus Road...Trenton, NC4 days ago
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Local officials announce pets can get shelter at new animal services facility if evacuation is deemed necessaryKENANSVILLE — Duplin County Emergency Management Services officials attended the County Commissioners meeting on Aug. 5 to provide a briefing on Tropical Storm Debby. “A stall in the system is expected and will cause increased rainfall amounts, resulting in widespread flooding. It’s going to be a prolonged event spanning three to four days,” EMS officials told the Board of County Commissioners. “Rainfall amounts may exceed 10 inches. Right now, they are calling 8 to 12 inches for the northern part of the county and 12 to 16 inches for the southern part of the county. Again, river flooding chances will increase late into the week.”Kenansville, NC4 days ago
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Duplin TimesDaniel Norris remembers Wallace for the Duplin Historical SocietyDaniel Norris was the guest speaker for the quarterly meeting of the Duplin Historical Society at their meeting August 3. He was a stand-in for his wife Mary Ann Russ who authored the book “Wallace- My HomeTown.” Mary Ann was struggling with a bad toothache but as the publisher, Daniel, had first hand knowledge of the efforts that it took to produce this book. He told us how the idea for the book first started as a coffee table book like others from Daniel’s publishing...
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duplinjournal.com
Health Department event gets kids ready for back-to-schoolKENANSVILLE —Nearly 200 parents and children alike, gathered at the Duplin County Health Department in Kenansville last Thursday, Aug. 1, for a back-to-school vaccination event. “The kids need immunizations to go back to school so we are doing this event to help with that,” said Maury Castillo, a public...Kenansville, NC4 days ago
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Duplin County Sheriff warns of phone scam by fake deputy seeking moneyDuplin County residents please beware of phone scammers trying new ways to take your money. The Duplin County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a new scam going around. The scammers are calling as Sergeant MacGavin with the Duplin County's office. The Sheriff's office says there is no such Sergeant...4 days ago
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Duplin County braces for flooding as Tropical Storm Debby nearsDuplin County, NC — The rain continues to come down in parts of Eastern Carolina as Tropical Storm Debby rolls through. People living in Duplin County are preparing for river flooding after the storm passes to hit low-lying areas this weekend. New's 12 was in Chinquapin Wednesday, August 7...5 days ago
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Severe Weather Alert: Tornado Watch in Effect Until 11 PM for Eastern North CarolinaMorehead City, NC – A tornado watch has been issued until 11 PM tonight for several counties in eastern North Carolina, including Duplin, Onslow, Carteret, Jones, and Craven. Residents in these areas are urged to stay vigilant and prepare for potential severe weather conditions. According to the US National...Morehead City, NC5 days ago
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Onslow County officials activate emergency measures amid severe stormOn Wednesday afternoon there was a tornado-warned storm throughout Onslow and Duplin County. Though there were no reported touchdowns, both counties are still under a tornado watch until late Wednesday night. The rain has picked up here, but that doesn’t seem to be slowing down anyone here. A workout center...5 days ago
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Mount Olive Tribune
Impending storm prompts Duplin schools to cancel extracurricularsKENANSVILLE — Duplin County Public Schools officials announced schedule changes Tuesday afternoon due to adverse weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Debby. All extra-curricular activities have been cancelled. Regular-season play for fall sports begins Aug. 12. Football season officially starts Aug. 23. Optional workdays are available Wednesday through Friday...6 days ago
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Mount Olive Tribune
Serve it up – local teams ready for volleyball seasonSometimes you to have to think outside the box. Coaches from Southern Wayne, Spring Creek, North Dupin and James Kenan all face that dilemma on the volleyball court this season. Each team lost key players to graduation and has used offseason workouts to fill the voids left in their respective starting lineups.Seven Springs, NC5 days ago
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Duplin TimesSummer Reading Program set in motion with live performancesAmanda Finch is an artist that combines acrobatics and academics into summer learning activities for youth. Finch specializes in acrobatic and aerial arts with a love for education and outreach to children with learning differences. She aims to create a learning environment that exercises both sides of the brain in a fun setting that includes reading and mathematics. The Summer Reading Program took place on August 2 with Down to...
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Duplin TimesDuplin Early College school and staff weather updatesDue to the adverse weather conditions, Wednesday, August 7 to Friday, August 9 will be optional workdays for all 11 and 12-month employees and Duplin Early College staff. All extracurricular activities will be canceled. Employees who feel safe to work may choose to work, or employees may opt to take leave for these days. Duplin Early College’s first day of school for students will now be Monday, August 12th. Duplin Early College Open House will continue to be held tonight from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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