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WNCTPower crews working to restore power to numerous parts of eastern North Carolina(WNCT) – After thunderstorms rolled through parts of eastern North Carolina, local electric cooperatives and power companies reported numerous outages. The most concentrated area of customers impacted by the weather was in Duplin County. Four-County Electric Membership Corporation said power crews were working to restore power. At 3 p.m., power had been restored to nearly […]

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North Carolina Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Video SurfacesHelp keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A North Carolina man, Matthew Neal, has been arrested and charged with...

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WITNLenoir County sheriff credits community with helping with arrest in viral dog abuse video case

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Duplin TimesFSU graduates relaunch Duplin County alumni chapterThe Fayetteville State University Duplin County Alumni Chapter is back in motion. The organization was around for many years before fading away, and the new organizers are excited to get the group back together again. They have been meeting since March, and the most recent meeting was on July 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Zettie Williams Building of James Sprunt Community College. “It got restarted on March 15, 2024 as a result of a meet and greet that was scheduled on that date....

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Duplin TimesOut and aboutBack Street Music Festival Tri-County Youth Services presents the 2024 Backstreet Music Festival in Wallace. This event will take place across the Wallace Depot at 208 SW Railroad Street. This festival is designed to bring the community together, promoting the importance of the history and conservation of Backstreet. It will be a day full of entertainment for all ages, including music, carnival rides, workshops and a variety of vendors starting at 10 a.m. on August 3. ...

Rose Hill, NC3 days ago

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All-way stops popping up across Duplin CountyDuring the month of July, seven of the planned 12 all-way stops throughout Duplin County were installed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT). The most recent all-way stops are at the intersections of NC Highway 11 and Bay Road, NC Highway 11 at Register’s Crossroads (Register Road and Stocking Head Road), and Charity Road and Bay Road. Earlier in July, all-way stops were put into place at the following intersections: Tram Road at Bethel Church Road, Tram Road at Bennetts Bridge Road/Scotts Store Road, Tram Road at Red Hill Road, and Bowdens Road at Revelle Road.

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WNCTMultiple Eastern NC counties seeking poll workers ahead of NovemberJACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Multiple counties across Eastern North Carolina are still looking for people to work the polls in November. That’s why they’re hosting the fourth annual poll worker recruitment day. The goal is to get more people on board and spread awareness. “Worst-case scenario, if there are not enough poll workers, election administrators […]

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WITNLenoir County sheriff holds press conference surrounding animal abuse arrest

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Exploring agricultural pathways for thriving careersWARSAW — Agricultural roots run deep for Justin Snider, James Sprunt Community College livestock and poultry instructor. “I grew up on a ranch in western Oklahoma — in a big rodeo family. I rodeoed professionally until I was in my 30s,” said Snider. “I grew up with horses and cattle and all that — It’s all I knew.”

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ECU Health's 'Hardware Store Tour' raises cancer awarenessThe initiative brings resources to those with an elevated risk for skin cancer. ECU Health, based in Greenville, N.C., is in the midst of its second "Hardware Store Tour." Eve Stroud, community health improvement coordinator at ECU Health Duplin Hospital, has been providing cancer awareness information and free health screenings in hardware stores throughout Duplin County, a largely rural region where many folks work outside.

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Duplin TimesRemembering our history bring the importance of our freedoms to life, Battle of Rockfish commemorated by descendants of the Revolutionary eraLong after the 1781 Battle of Rockfish Creek, the surnames of the local militia remained in Duplin County. Among the 400 footmen who fought to stop the advance of the British found advancing along Raleigh Road during the Revolutionary War — Kenan, Caswell, and Dickson are some of the names that may sound familiar. In early summer of 1781, British Major James Craig issued an ultimatum to the Cape Fear region. They would need to swear an oath of loyalty to the crown, and enlist...

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WNCTLenoir County Sheriff speaks on Pink Hill animal abuse arrestPINK HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — An Eastern North Carolina man is facing multiple charges after a video on social media showed apparent animal abuse. Matthew Neal, owner of East Carolina Retrievers, was arrested Wednesday afternoon. Neal was charged with nine felony counts of cruelty to animals in Lenoir County and two counts of misdemeanor cruelty […]

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Duplin TimesFarm Bureau’s Book Barn Project partners with Duplin County Schools to create educational space for young readers to learn about agricultureTwo years ago, several women started a program through the Farm Bureau by funding a project that gives students a chance to access books on agriculture and farming. Dr. Erica Brown Edwards has spearheaded the program with enthusiasm for the future of education in farming. As an educator who is actively involved in community service, she is honored to be a part of the program serving on the Duplin County Farm Bureau as the Women’s Committee Chair. Edwards has spent over a decade and most...

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WITNNo injuries reported after explosion at Duplin County feed mill

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Multiple charges, two counties: Dog trainer accused of animal crueltyLENOIR COUNTY — Matthew Neal, a 32-year-old dog trainer at East Carolina Retrievers for nearly a decade, has been charged with nine counts of felony animal cruelty in Lenoir County. The charges stem from several videos showing what authorities said is Neal abusing animals, which have gone viral, amassing hundreds of thousands of views.

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WRAL NewsMan charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty after viral video shows person beating dogA man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after a disturbing video circulated on social media showing a person beating a dog. Eleven dogs are now in protective custody. Matthew Neal, of Pink Hill, has been arrested, and charged with nine counts of felony cruelty to animals in Lenoir County. He was also charged with two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals in Duplin County.

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Eastern NC dog trainer faces animal cruelty chargesMatthew Neal is charged with nine counts of felony cruelty to animals in Lenoir County. He is also charged with two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals in Duplin County.

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Man charged with animal cruelty: Lenoir County Sheriff's Office discusses arrestEleven dogs are in protective custody. Matthew Neal, of Pink Hill, has been arrested, and charged with nine counts of felony cruelty to animals in Lenoir County. He was also charged with two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals in Duplin County.

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