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Duplin2020-2021 County 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 75 Rely on our experts to keep you at your best

Vidant Health directory for Duplin County primary care and specialty services

VIDANT DUPLIN HOSPITAL PEDIATRICS Phone: (910) 296-0941 Vidant Pediatrics-Kenansville 401 N Main Street, Kenansville Phone: (910) 275-0060 144 Liberty Square Shopping CANCER CARE Center, Kenansville Vidant Oncology–Kenansville Phone: (910) 296-8880 Rehabilitation 401 N. Main Street, Kenansville Physical, occupational and speech therapy CARDIOLOGY Vidant Duplin Hospital Vidant Multispecialty Clinic–Kenansville Kenansville: (910) 372-9300 Phone: (910) 296-8080 Pink Hill: (910) 285-9099 748 S. Kenansville Bypass, Kenansville Wallace: (910) 285-1799 FAMILY MEDICINE SURGERY Vidant Family Medicine–Pink Hill Vidant General Surgery-Kenansville Phone: (252) 568-4111 Phone: (910) 275-0027 103 S. Central Avenue, Pink Hill 417 N. Main Street, Kenansville Vidant Family Medicine–Wallace WOMEN’S CARE Phone: (910) 285-2134 Vidant Women’s Care-Kenansville 125 River Vine Parkway, Wallace Obstetrics and Gynecology ORTHOPEDICS Phone: (910) 296-2815 Vidant Multispecialty Clinic–Kenansville 417 N. Main Street, Kenansville Phone: (910) 296-8080 748 S. Kenansville Bypass, Kenansville

Call toll free 855-MYVIDANT (855-698-4326) to make an appointment. VidantHealth.com

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FOOD & FIBER necessary for a vigorous economy Jimmy Dixon Representative N.C. House District 4 Paid for by Jimmy Dixon for HD4

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PUBLISHER Jim Sills 19 EAT to -GET FULL- EDITOR /CONTENT COORDINATOR Abby Cavenaugh 29 SEE PRODUCTION/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR -GET OUT- Jillian Williams

WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS 41 PLAY Abby Cavenaugh Lauren Branch -GET ACTIVE- Duplin County Larry Lynn 49 ADVERTISING DRINK Alan Wells -GET A GLASS- Jim Schaffer

CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS 61 STAY Amanda Justice -GET SOME SLEEP-

BONEY MILL POND DEPARTMENTS

he hustle and bustle of everyday life has many longing for the 58 EVENTS CALENDAR relaxation that awaits them here CONFIRM inT one of North Carolina’s finest desti- 73 DUPLIN MAP nations. Located in the heart of Eastern BEFORE Duplin County North Carolina, Duplin County is easy to find, but hard to forget. YOU Whether you are traveling alone, Visitor Guide We have made every effort to maintain the accuracy TRAVEL of information presented in this guide and assume no with family and friends, or arriving by responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions. Inclusion the busload, Duplin County is a place As schedules may vary should not be construed as a recommendation or to Uncork, Unwind, and Unplug. for seasonal businesses endorsement. Likewise, omission represents only a lack of Bringing you back to North Carolina’s and recreational purposes information at publication time. roots, this area embodies small-town within our community, charm and Southern hospitality at its travelers are encouraged to finest. phone ahead and confirm From the rich history of early farm business hours for their life, to our historic museums, to the intended visit to Duplin novelty of the World’s Largest Fry- Amanda Justice County. ing Pan, we have a vast collection of Executive Director of Tourism Copies of the Visitors of the Oldest Consecutive Veterans Day Parade in America hidden gems waiting to be explored. Duplin County, N.C. Guide are available through Celebrating Years Experience delightful dining at many of Duplin County Tourism our charming eateries, sample award- Duplin2020-2021 County by calling 910-296- Duplin County Visitors Guide is a publication of the Duplin winning wines at our wineries, explore 2181. Distribution of the Times newspaper and APG Media of Eastern NC in cooperation nature on one of our hiking trails, or Visitors Guide is the sole with the Duplin County Tourism Authority. All rights reserved. play a round of golf that will leave you Content of this magazine is property of the Duplin Times responsibility of the except where otherwise noted and may not be reproduced or overjoyed and, hopefully, under par. Many people simply come here to Department of Tourism. ON THE COVER: redistributed without the expressed written consent of the slow down, relax and take a break from everyday life. Celebrating the Oldest Consecutive Duplin Times. This guide provides a wealth of information highlighting the “gems” For advertising information in the Visitors Guide, please Veterans Celebration in America. call 910-296-0239. Please send comments to duplintimes@ that make Duplin County a distinctive destination. Give us a call at Photograph by Larry Lynn ncweeklies.com. For questions about distribution, please call 910-296-2181 or find your pace at www.uncorkduplin.com. 910-296-2181.

6 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 7 WELCOME Duplin County Inside: Visitors Guide FEATURE READS Staff / Credits / Contributions

PUBLISHER Jim Sills 19 EAT to -GET FULL- EDITOR /CONTENT COORDINATOR Abby Cavenaugh 29 SEE PRODUCTION/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR -GET OUT- Jillian Williams

WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS 41 PLAY Abby Cavenaugh Lauren Branch -GET ACTIVE- Duplin County Larry Lynn 49 ADVERTISING DRINK Alan Wells -GET A GLASS- Jim Schaffer

CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS 61 STAY Amanda Justice -GET SOME SLEEP-

BONEY MILL POND DEPARTMENTS he hustle and bustle of everyday life has many longing for the 58 EVENTS CALENDAR relaxation that awaits them here CONFIRM inT one of North Carolina’s finest desti- 73 DUPLIN MAP nations. Located in the heart of Eastern BEFORE Duplin County North Carolina, Duplin County is easy to find, but hard to forget. YOU Whether you are traveling alone, Visitor Guide We have made every effort to maintain the accuracy TRAVEL of information presented in this guide and assume no with family and friends, or arriving by responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions. Inclusion the busload, Duplin County is a place As schedules may vary should not be construed as a recommendation or to Uncork, Unwind, and Unplug. for seasonal businesses endorsement. Likewise, omission represents only a lack of Bringing you back to North Carolina’s and recreational purposes information at publication time. roots, this area embodies small-town within our community, charm and Southern hospitality at its travelers are encouraged to finest. phone ahead and confirm From the rich history of early farm business hours for their life, to our historic museums, to the intended visit to Duplin novelty of the World’s Largest Fry- Amanda Justice County. ing Pan, we have a vast collection of Executive Director of Tourism Copies of the Visitors of the Oldest Consecutive Veterans Day Parade in America hidden gems waiting to be explored. Duplin County, N.C. Guide are available through Celebrating Years Experience delightful dining at many of Duplin County Tourism our charming eateries, sample award- Duplin2020-2021 County by calling 910-296- Duplin County Visitors Guide is a publication of the Duplin winning wines at our wineries, explore 2181. Distribution of the Times newspaper and APG Media of Eastern NC in cooperation nature on one of our hiking trails, or Visitors Guide is the sole with the Duplin County Tourism Authority. All rights reserved. play a round of golf that will leave you Content of this magazine is property of the Duplin Times responsibility of the except where otherwise noted and may not be reproduced or overjoyed and, hopefully, under par. Many people simply come here to Department of Tourism. ON THE COVER: redistributed without the expressed written consent of the slow down, relax and take a break from everyday life. Celebrating the Oldest Consecutive Duplin Times. This guide provides a wealth of information highlighting the “gems” For advertising information in the Visitors Guide, please Veterans Celebration in America. call 910-296-0239. Please send comments to duplintimes@ that make Duplin County a distinctive destination. Give us a call at Photograph by Larry Lynn ncweeklies.com. For questions about distribution, please call 910-296-2181 or find your pace at www.uncorkduplin.com. 910-296-2181.

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It may come as a surprise that the small town of Warsaw in Duplin County holds the title for the "oldest, continuously held Veterans Day TRIM Parade in the United States" and is equally celebrationrecognized as North Carolina's offical State Veterans Parade. This year marks the parade's 100th anniversary—a celebration not to be missed. Join us in honoring those who served in all branches of the military.

101-year-old, Army veteran, and NC resident Hubert G. Edwards served on the front lines of WWII and is honored as Grand Marshal of the 99th annual Veterans Day Parade.

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101-year-old, Army veteran, and NC resident Hubert G. Edwards served on the front lines of WWII and is honored as Grand Marshal of the 99th annual Veterans Day Parade.

10 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 11 Pride. Respect. Gratitude. Each of those sentiments are expressed by people of all ages during the Warsaw Veterans Day Parade— civilian and military alike. Combine that patriotic spirit with Warsaw's central location to four of America's most important military bases, Ft. Bragg, Camp Lejeune, Seymour Johnson AFB and MCAS Cherry Point and it's easy to see why this little town is connected to those who serve in a big way. So much so, that Warsaw is home to the Duplin County Veterans Museum—rich in stories of bravery and sacrifice from Duplin County heroes.

Perhaps the expression "Thank you for your service" has become commonplace, but in TRIM Duplin County, we've now been saying, and showing it for 100 years.

12 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 13 Pride. Respect. Gratitude. Each of those sentiments are expressed by people of all ages during the Warsaw Veterans Day Parade— civilian and military alike. Combine that patriotic spirit with Warsaw's central location to four of America's most important military bases, Ft. Bragg, Camp Lejeune, Seymour Johnson AFB and MCAS Cherry Point and it's easy to see why this little town is connected to those who serve in a big way. So much so, that Warsaw is home to the Duplin County Veterans Museum—rich in stories of bravery and sacrifice from Duplin County heroes.

Perhaps the expression "Thank you for your service" has become commonplace, but in TRIM Duplin County, we've now been saying, and showing it for 100 years.

12 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 13 Uncork· Unwind· Unplug· entrally located in Eastern North Schedule a visit at Tarkil Branch Farm's Downtown Warsaw is the home to Carolina, Duplin County is easy to Homestead Museum, near Beulaville, the longest continuous Veterans Cfind but hard to forget! Our visitors to see a collection of historic homes Day celebration in the country are drawn here by our deep roots in and farm buildings dating back to and the Duplin County Veterans history, small town charm, and that the 1800s. Tarkil Branch today is a Museum, with unique displays of special Southern-style hospitality that working farm that provides group U.S. military history. keeps them coming back. Whether tours, has nature trails to explore, and Warsaw is also home to the The traveling alone, with friends and even hosts an annual Antiques Day. Country Squire. Visitors have enjoyed family or arriving with a group of Before you leave Beulaville, drive this centerpiece of Duplin County for fellow adventurers via a bus tour, the three miles down Fountaintown Road over fifty years. Its rustic charm and many flavors of Duplin County offer a and stop at The Country Barn for Scottish flavor are a favorite setting little something for everyone. While TRIM some heavenly fresh baked muffins for weddings and events. They’ve here, you’ll enjoy exploring our and unique assortment of candies, even opened their own winery with collection of quaint small towns. bulk flour and grains, baking mixes on-site vineyards and a tasting room. In the town of Kenansville, enjoy the and yummy ingredients. Duplin County is known for its heritage beautifully restored Greek-revival Stop in Downtown Wallace and in agriculture and particularly for our style architecture of Liberty Hall, the visit the shops and boutiques. Be sure muscadine grapes. Wine enthusiasts ancestral home of the to drop by Cavenaugh's for over forty years have made Rose Kenan Family, one of Connecting Gifts of Distinction for Hill’s Duplin Winery a world famous North Carolina’s and Raleigh the latest in fashion and destination. Come enjoy the fun and Duplin County’s most and Wilmington, one-of-a-kind gifts. If you friendly atmosphere, free tastings and prominent families of the Interstate 40 are interested in lunch or tours, and dine at The Bistro before day. The historic landmark provides dinner, savor the great you leave. In Duplin County, you is filled with fascinating easy access to menu and fun atmosphere can also celebrate our wine culture at period furnishings and Duplin County. at Mik’s, or visit The Mad our many festivals and events. artifacts, including the Boar, with its Old-World Cabin Lake Recreational Park offers 167 acres of wedding dress worn by We welcome you to enjoy our premier Irish pub feel featuring steaks, ribs, outdoor activities and fun. Mary Lilly Kenan when she married travel and entertainment packages at seafood and a luxurious salad bar. Liberty Hall presents a look into the early 1800's and Henry Flagler in 1901, at what was discounted rates—including stays at the Antebellum South. then known as “the wedding of the For special events, River Landing, one of our many convenient hotels. Always presenting new flavors, Duplin Winery is the century.” While in Kenansville, see O in Wallace, is one of the premier With something in mind for any world's leading innovator in sweet muscadine wines. the newly curated Cowan Museum of residential and golf communities in occasion, choose from dinner theaters, The Cowan Museum of Science and History features History & Science. You’ll learn about the Southeast with club cottages that wine tastings, tour packages, lunch artifacts and restorations of early Duplin County farm North Carolina’s history in agriculture overlook the lake and golf course as escapes, or romantic getaways. life, and educational exhibits on natural wonders. and take an up-close look at everyday well as luxury suites. It’s the perfect Duplin County has quite a story to tell A light lunch, Duplin-style at Mik's in Wallace. ways of living “back then.” place for weddings and corporate and we can’t wait to share it with you! retreats. For a true North Carolina Southern- style breakfast, stop into The Filling Station in Kenansville.

For more about Duplin County call, 910-296-2181 or visit our website wwww.uncorkduplin.com.

14 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 15 Uncork· Unwind· Unplug· entrally located in Eastern North Schedule a visit at Tarkil Branch Farm's Downtown Warsaw is the home to Carolina, Duplin County is easy to Homestead Museum, near Beulaville, the longest continuous Veterans Cfind but hard to forget! Our visitors to see a collection of historic homes Day celebration in the country are drawn here by our deep roots in and farm buildings dating back to and the Duplin County Veterans history, small town charm, and that the 1800s. Tarkil Branch today is a Museum, with unique displays of special Southern-style hospitality that working farm that provides group U.S. military history. keeps them coming back. Whether tours, has nature trails to explore, and Warsaw is also home to the The traveling alone, with friends and even hosts an annual Antiques Day. Country Squire. Visitors have enjoyed family or arriving with a group of Before you leave Beulaville, drive this centerpiece of Duplin County for fellow adventurers via a bus tour, the three miles down Fountaintown Road over fifty years. Its rustic charm and many flavors of Duplin County offer a and stop at The Country Barn for Scottish flavor are a favorite setting little something for everyone. While TRIM some heavenly fresh baked muffins for weddings and events. They’ve here, you’ll enjoy exploring our and unique assortment of candies, even opened their own winery with collection of quaint small towns. bulk flour and grains, baking mixes on-site vineyards and a tasting room. In the town of Kenansville, enjoy the and yummy ingredients. Duplin County is known for its heritage beautifully restored Greek-revival Stop in Downtown Wallace and in agriculture and particularly for our style architecture of Liberty Hall, the visit the shops and boutiques. Be sure muscadine grapes. Wine enthusiasts ancestral home of the to drop by Cavenaugh's for over forty years have made Rose Kenan Family, one of Connecting Gifts of Distinction for Hill’s Duplin Winery a world famous North Carolina’s and Raleigh the latest in fashion and destination. Come enjoy the fun and Duplin County’s most and Wilmington, one-of-a-kind gifts. If you friendly atmosphere, free tastings and prominent families of the Interstate 40 are interested in lunch or tours, and dine at The Bistro before day. The historic landmark provides dinner, savor the great you leave. In Duplin County, you is filled with fascinating easy access to menu and fun atmosphere can also celebrate our wine culture at period furnishings and Duplin County. at Mik’s, or visit The Mad our many festivals and events. artifacts, including the Boar, with its Old-World Cabin Lake Recreational Park offers 167 acres of wedding dress worn by We welcome you to enjoy our premier Irish pub feel featuring steaks, ribs, outdoor activities and fun. Mary Lilly Kenan when she married travel and entertainment packages at seafood and a luxurious salad bar. Liberty Hall presents a look into the early 1800's and Henry Flagler in 1901, at what was discounted rates—including stays at the Antebellum South. then known as “the wedding of the For special events, River Landing, one of our many convenient hotels. Always presenting new flavors, Duplin Winery is the century.” While in Kenansville, see O in Wallace, is one of the premier With something in mind for any world's leading innovator in sweet muscadine wines. the newly curated Cowan Museum of residential and golf communities in occasion, choose from dinner theaters, The Cowan Museum of Science and History features History & Science. You’ll learn about the Southeast with club cottages that wine tastings, tour packages, lunch artifacts and restorations of early Duplin County farm North Carolina’s history in agriculture overlook the lake and golf course as escapes, or romantic getaways. life, and educational exhibits on natural wonders. and take an up-close look at everyday well as luxury suites. It’s the perfect Duplin County has quite a story to tell A light lunch, Duplin-style at Mik's in Wallace. ways of living “back then.” place for weddings and corporate and we can’t wait to share it with you! retreats. For a true North Carolina Southern- style breakfast, stop into The Filling Station in Kenansville.

For more about Duplin County call, 910-296-2181 or visit our website wwww.uncorkduplin.com.

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Whether you have a taste for history, nature, or the more quirky things in life, Duplin County has a collection of interesting places that will satisfy your craving. Come. Explore. And, you’ll soon discover there’s more to Duplin beyond the vine. Find your pace at UncorkDuplin.com

Cabin Lake County Park • Cottle Farms • Country Squire Winery • Cowan Museum of History & Science • Duplin Country Club Duplin County Events Center • Duplin County Veterans Museum • Duplin Winery • Faison Museum • Liberty Hall Restoration Mad Boar Restaurant • River Landing • Tarkil Branch Farm’s Homestead Museum • The Country Barn • The Tipsy Bee • World’s Largest Frying Pan 16 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 We Accepts all forms of payment including EBT

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Before you switch on the lights, we’ve already put up the poles, connected miles of wire Four County Electric Before you switch on the lights, we’ve already put up the poles, connected miles of wire MembershipFour CorporationCounty Electric ® and flipped more than a few switches of our own. All to make sure your life is always MembershipA Touchstone Energy Cooperati Corporationve Four County® Electric and flippedBefore more you than switch a few on switches the lights, of ourwe’ve own. already All to putmake up sure the poles,your life connected is always miles of wire A Touchstone Energy Cooperative “on.” Learn more about the power of your co-op membership at TogetherWeSave.com. Membership Corporation ® “on.” Learnand more flipped about more the than power a fewof your switches co-op ofmembership our own. All at to TogetherWeSave.com. make sure your life is always A Touchstone Energy Cooperative “on.” Learn more about the power of your co-op membership at TogetherWeSave.com. YOUYOUYOUR R R ELECTRIELECTRIELECTRICITCITYCITYY ISN’ISN’ISN’T T T SOMETHISOMETHISOMETHINGNGNG WEWE WET AKTAK TEAKEE LILIGHTGHTLYLY. . Four County LIEMC GHTLY. 1822 NCFour Hwy County 53 West, EMC Burgaw, NC District1822 Offices: NCFour Hwy Elizabethtown County 53 West, EMC Burgaw, and Rose NC Hill Toll Free:District 888-368-72891822 Offices: NC Hwy Elizabethtown • www.fourcty.org 53 West, Burgaw, and Rose NC Hill Toll Free:District 888-368-7289 Offices: Elizabethtown • www.fourcty.org and Rose Hill Toll Free: 888-368-7289 • www.fourcty.org 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 17 Eastern North Carolina’s Award Winning Family Style Restaurant

Our new barn is home to the largest variety of products that are all produced, manufactured and crafted in our great state. From the Mountains, Piedmont, and the Coastal Plains we hope to have all 100 counties repre- sented. We hope you will be as surprised as we were at what you can find that is actually made here. From suspenders, pottery and mismatched socks to specialty coffee, handcrafted foods and unique wines there truly is something for everyone!

Restaurant Country Store & Bakery Event Venues Mike’s Farm Family Style Restau- Our bakery offers a wide variety of We offer multiple venue locations rant offers Classic fried chicken, cakes and sweet treats, including for everything from family cook- macaroni and cheese, farm-fresh custom creations. Classic sodas, outs to elegant weddings. The Barn veggies, pork roast, and more all cider, and jellies and preserves can is our newest upscale venue for served in large bowls at your table. also be found in our bakery. weddings and other events. Bakery • Christmas Shop • Gifts & Souvenirs • Hayrides Group cookouts • Bus tours welcome •Weddings • Banquet facilities 1600 Haw Branch Road, Beulaville 910-324-3422 • www.mikesfarm.com

18 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 EAT MAD BOAR If Southern folks RESTAURANT were good at PAGE 20 nothing else, we could still show ROSE HILL you how to eat. RESTAURANT From recipes PAGE 21 straight out of Grandma’s kitch- ANN’S THAI en, to flavors KITCHEN from around PAGE 21 the world, we’ve got a smorgas- DUFF’S CAFÉ bord. Want a PAGE 22 full Southern THE BISTRO breakfast? PAGE 22 Done. Need a gourmet steak THE to fill you up? COUNTRY We have you SQUIRE covered. Thai RESTAURANT food. Unique re- PAGE 23 gional delicacies. Lemon-blueberry THE FILLING pie. Come and STATION get it. PAGE 23

2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 19 EAT MAD BOAR RESTAURANT - SHRIMP & GRITS MAD BOAR RESTAURANT MAD BOAR RESTAURANT WALLACE The Mad Boar offers a Celtic- burgers. The Mad Boar prides bar or celebrate your wedding themed atmosphere in the din- itself on putting a little twist to reception in the private Celtic ing room and in-house pub. You their menu items such as their Court Ballroom. can dine inside or outside on baked ziti, to which they add an- Be sure to check out nightly their patio when the weather is gus beef and slow cooked pork. specials created by a staff of warm. Aside from delicious food amazing chefs, including Prime The Mad Boar is part of the menu items, the Mad Boar also Rib and the Southern Sunday River Landing complex, which provides live entertainment, Lunch Buffet. also includes a state-of-the-art bringing in acts and artists The Mad Boar is open Sunday golf course and complex built from all around the country. through Thursday, 11 a.m. until by Murphy Family Ventures. Mad Boar is also a great spot 10 p.m., and on Fridays and Sat- The award-winning courses for private dining, corporate urdays, 11 a.m. to midnight. at River Landing bring golfers events, and weddings in Wal- It is conveniently located from all over the world. lace. Three event spaces of- right off I-40 and NC Hwy. 41 The restaurant offers a wide fer elegant settings for groups near River Landing, just out- variety of dishes, ranging from from 10 up to 225 people. side Wallace. lighter foods like salads and fries You can catch a game on The restaurant can be to their pork tenderloin or boar one of the big screens in the reached at 910-285-8888.

20 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 ANN’S THAI KITCHEN ROSE HILL Ann and Tim Deaver fried rice, crab rangoon, RESTAURANT opened up Ann’s Thai spring rolls, and tom yum Kitchen in Beulaville in soup. One dish that always Rose Hill Restaurant 2013 when they realized gives people a chuckle has been feeding the com- there was no Thai cuisine when they see it on the munity since 1957. in the area. Ann is original- menu is the drunk man Trying the pit-cooked ly from Trat, Thailand, and noodle dish. Thai is great barbecue is a must, be- wanted to bring the flavors for those that have restric- cause it’s made with an of her country to Duplin tive diets or are vegan or old family recipe that you County. vegetarian. won’t find anywhere else. At Ann’s Thai Kitchen, For a lighter but delicious Depending on the sea- you can enjoy the many meal, Ann’s Thai Kitchen is son, you can enjoy one of soups, rice and curry dish- the perfect place to go. the legendary blueberry es, and seasoned vegeta- You can enjoy a taste of or lemon blueberry pies bles that they offer. Thai Thai at Ann’s Thai Kitchen made famous by Ruth cuisine is known to fill you every day except Sunday Buckner. They also offer up with soups, vegetables between the hours of 11 other homemade cakes and seasonings. Some of a.m. and 9 p.m. You can like carrot and German their most popular dishes contact them at 910-298- chocolate. are the cashew chicken, 8425. By 1962, the Green- wood Room added an additional 45 seats. Then in 1972, the Tarheel Room was opened, adding an additional 100 seats. Now, the restaurant can hold up to 250 people at capacity. The Rose Hill Restau- rant aren’t the only ones frying chicken. When you visit the restaurant, you can also check out some attractions nearby like the World’s Largest Frying Pan, which hosts the annual N.C. Poultry Jubilee. Rose Hill Restaurant offers daily specials. They are open Tuesday through Sat- urdays, 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. Founded by Donald and Ruth Buckner, good home cooking and hospitality can be expected when you enter the door. They can be contacted at 910-289-2151. ANN’S THAI KITCHEN - SPRING EGG ROLLS

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DUFF’S CAFÉ THE BISTRO If you’re looking for of it. some good Southern At Duff’s Café, you AT DUPLIN WINERY hospitality with your can find Southern-style meal, Duff’s Café is the food such as their pop- The Bistro, located in Rose Hill place to go! ular hamburger steak beside the Duplin Winery tasting Highly seasoned food, and rice and gravy or room and gift shop, uses local delicious rich desserts, their turkey, gravy and ingredients for most of the items and wash it all down rice. And make sure you on the menu. Wine pairing sug- with a good ol’ south- don’t leave before you gestions for all menu items are ern sweet tea are things try their mouth-watering also available, featuring Duplin’s you will find at Duff’s in banana pudding or one award-winning wines. Beulaville. of their many delecta- The Bistro offers appetizers Janet Miller ran from ble cakes like their dark and a full lunch menu. her destiny of owning chocolate and cream Popular appetizers include the restaurant after cheese cake or the their fried green tomatoes, a fa- she left the family busi- pineapple cake. vorite of the South, and musca- ness upon finishing Decorated with old dine red pepper and onion relish. high school. Becoming fashioned awnings and The Bistro has a wide variety of a barber, opening a bar- light poles, you feel menu items, including gourmet ber shop, and owning like you’re walking on soups and salads, specialty sand- a printing shop are all a downtown street right wiches, and they offer daily spe- things Janet did in her inside Duff’s Café. cials. early years until one day You can visit Duff’s The Bistro is located in Rose her destiny called for Monday through Friday Hill and is open Monday through her. Now Janet operates and Sundays from 11 Saturday, 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. You her family’s restaurant, a.m. 8:30 p.m. Duff’s can see the special of the day on Duff’s Café, full time Café can be reached at their website, www.duplinwinery. and loves every minute 910-298-9121. com. DUFF’S CAFÉ - STEW BEEF AND RICE, RUTABAGAS, CABBAGE RUTABAGAS, DUFF’S CAFÉ - STEW BEEF AND RICE,

22 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 THE COUNTRY SQUIRE RESTAURANT The Country Squire Res- been operating for 59 years, on your salad for you. taurant, located between as a restaurant, winery, and The Country Squire is an Kenansville and Warsaw on hotel. ideal meeting space, as well, NC Hwy. 24 Business, deliv- It’s a great spot for a date with an event room where a ers a unique dining experi- night or anniversary week- lot of large events take place ence. Dim candlelit dinners end getaway. such as weddings and the in an antique environment Known for their perfect- annual Robert Burns Dinner, is what you can expect when ly seasoned and cooked a Scottish celebration that visiting The Country Squire. steaks, the Country Squire brings people together from With a winery located on also offers a lot of popular all over. the property, The Country homemade items such as Owner Iris Lennon is from Squire Restaurant is not their cheese dip and home- Scotland and loves shar- only known for its steaks made salad dressings that ing her culture with Duplin but also its wine. They have servers hand dip and pour County. THE COUNTRY SQUIRE RESTAURANT, WINERY, & INN WINERY, SQUIRE RESTAURANT, THE COUNTRY THE FILLING STATION You can definitely be filled up The Filling Station is a small cake. They also serve breakfast at the Filling Station. restaurant right outside the Ke- and homemade biscuits, country With Buck’s old-timey ser- nansville city limits, but it is one ham, and sausage. vice station next door, they’ll fill of the most popular places to eat If you want to enjoy the great your belly and your car. David in Duplin County. They are known tastes of The Filling Station, make Brock opened the Filling Station for their flour burgers, a Duplin sure you go earlier in the day. in 2003 next door to his father County specialty, but they also It is only open Monday through Buck’s service and gas station. have many other customer favor- Friday, 6 a.m. until 2 p.m., and At Buck’s, you don’t even have to ites, such as their hotdogs and there is always a store packed pump your own gas. homemade Hershey chocolate with full and happy customers.

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BEULAVILLE Franchise of nationally famous pizza and Kenansville 28349 Serves: L/D; closed Sunday Ann’s Thai Kitchen Italian fare. Buffet / Menu / Drive thru / Catering. Serves: L/D West End Grill 910-298-8425 Barbecue / fish / poultry with sides, salad www.pizzahut.com bar and desserts. 910-296-0148 169 North NC Hwy 111, Beulaville 156 Mallard Street, Kenansville Pizza Village Serves: L/D 28518 www.carolinabbqs.com 28349 Thai dining, freshly cooked to order. 910-298-3346 China King True country cooking featuring eastern Cash only 811 West Main Street, Beulaville style barbecue pork and an old-time Serves: L/D; closed Monday 28518 910-296-1760 favorite — chitterlings. Bojangles’ Pizza / lasagna / spaghetti / subs / sand- 166 Liberty Sq. Shopping Ctr., Serves: L/D; closed Sunday wiches / salad bar. Kenansville 28349 910-298-3175 Serves: L/D; Sunday Dinner MAGNOLIA 426 North Jackson Street, Beulaville Lunch buffet and menu service for lunch Taqueria Mi Lupita Subway and dinner available. Dine in or take out. 28518 Serves: L/D 919-282-0955 Fast-food franchise offers fresh chicken- 910-298-6033 307 West Main Street, Magnolia Hardee’s made-from-scratch biscuits and sides. 105 East Park Drive, Beulaville 28518 28453 Serves: B/L/D Franchise made-to-order sub / flatbread 910-296-0015 Serves authentic Mexican food and fresh www.bojangles.com / wrap sandwiches; salads and personal 110 Limestone Road, made drinks. pizzas. Breakfast sandwiches and wraps. Serves: L/D Duff’s Cafe Serves: B/L/D Kenansville 28349 Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, 910-298-9121 www.subway.com Country Goodness 2 114 East Main Street, Beulaville fried chicken, hot dogs, breakfast biscuits. Taqueria Las Chicanitas Serves: B/L/D 919-447-1177 28518 www.hardees.com 109 North Railroad Street, Magnolia Family owned, serves home cooked lunch 919-298-4569 711 East Main Street, Beulaville 28453 specials and sandwiches. Traditional Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes, Serves liver pudding, fresh sausage, breakfast foods. 28518 and Fries seafood, fried chicken, wings, and more. Serves: L/D/SB Serves authentic Mexican food and baked 910-296-0010 Offers catering. goods. Serves: B/L/D: closed Monday & Tuesday Eastern Chinese Serves: L/D 134 Liberty Square Shopping Ctr, 910-298-2387 Kenansville 28349 MOUNT OLIVE 118 Crossover Road, Beulaville The Country Smoke House The timeless taste of delicious burgers- 910-298-4448 shakes and fries fixed just the way you like Johnny’s Seafood 28518 919-658-5695 Family owned, serves traditional Chinese 812 East Main Street, Beulaville it. Formerly known as Andy’s. cuisine. 28518 Serves: L/D 1239 Red Hill Road, Mount Olive Serves: L/D; closed Monday Family owned diner featuring short-order http://hwy55.com 28365 menu and meals. Fried seafood, specials, sandwiches and El Jacalito McDonalds Serves: B; closed Sunday 910-275-0046 more. Cash only 919-298-4027 Serves: L; closed Saturday-Wednesday Tipsy Bee, Inc. 600 South Main Street, 608 West Main Street, Beulaville 910-298-4533 28518 Kenansville 28349 ROSE HILL 132 East Park Drive, Beulaville 28518 Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, Serves authentic Mexican food. Serves soups and sandwiches. Bakery The Bistro Restaurant Serves: L/D; Breakfast on weekends chicken, salads, ice cream and more. 910-289-4046 and winery. Serves: B/L/D/LN Hardee’s 910-298-5494 Serves: L; closed Sunday 505 North Sycamore Street, www.thetipsybee.com Pizza Corner 120 West Main Street, Beulaville Rose Hill 28458 910-296-0051 Menu features soup, salads, sandwiches, 28518 CHINQUAPIN 209 North Main Street, and daily entrees. Located beside the Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, Wendy’s Chinquapin Duplin Winery tasting room and gift shop. fried chicken, hot dogs, breakfast biscuits. Kenansville 28349 Restaurant Family owned pizzeria. Pizza, subs, Serves: L; closed Sunday Serves: B/L/D www.duplinwinery.com www.hardees.com 910-285-0260 calzones and more. 2643 South N.C. 41 Hwy., Serves: L/D; closed Sundays China Moon Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes, and Fries Chinquapin 28521 Subway 910-289-2347 Full breakfast menu and home cooked 910-296-6136 594 South Sycamore Street, 910-298-3010 weekday lunch specials; open Friday eve- 142 Liberty Sq. Shopping Ctr., Rose Hill 28458 604 West Main Street, Beulaville nings with a menu of seafood selections. Chinese cuisine offered from menu 28518 Serves: B/L; closed Sunday Kenansville 28349 Franchise made-to-order sub / flatbread selections. The timeless taste of delicious burgers, Serves: L/D shakes and fries fixed just the way you FAISON / wrap sandwiches; salads and personal like it. El Sol Mexican pizzas. Breakfast sandwiches and wraps. Restaurante Sabor Latino Serves: L/D 910-267-1040 Serves: B/L/D 910-282-0015 http://hwy55.com 109 West Main Street, Faison 28341 www.subway.com 323 North Sycamore Street, McDonald’s Authentic traditional Mexican cuisine The Filling Station Rose Hill 28458 Serves: L/D; closed Tuesday 910-298-6074 910-296-1100 Offers a selection of American, Honduran, Nhut’s Café 312 North N.C. 11 & 903 Hwy., and Mexican food. 207 West Main Street, Beulaville Serves: L/D 28518 910-267-1699 Kenansville 28349 Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, 206 Northeast Center Street, Offers best fresh made burgers in town. Rose Hill Restaurant chicken, salads, ice cream and more. Fries, soups, sandwiches, daily specials, 910-289-2151 Faison 28341 homemade desserts and more. Cash only Serves: B/L/D/LN Select from daily special. Serves: B/L; closed Saturday and Sunday 312 North Sycamore Street, www.mcdonalds.com Serves: L; closed on Saturday and Sunday Rose Hill 28458 Tokyo Sunrise Pizza Hut KENANSVILLE Full-service, casual dining featuring 910-296-9990 home-style cooking and fresh desserts. 910-298-2333 Carolina BBQ 110 Front Street, Kenansville 28349 Locally famous for their lemon-blueberry 104 East Main Street, Beulaville 910-296-1220 pie. 28518 Relaxed dining featuring daily lunch 306 North Main Street, specials of Hibachi Lunch and Dinner Serves: B/L/D; close Monday & Sunday

24 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 www.rosehillrest.com Hardee’s 5680 N.C. Hwy 41, Suite 4, Wallace New Golden City Subway 910-285-6136 28466 910-293-6688 (BP Gas Station) 807 North Norwood Street, Wallace Taco Bell 119 North Pine Street, Warsaw 28398 910-282-0291 28466 Cantonese and Szechwan selections 910-285-8677 served for lunch and a nightly buffet. 337 South Sycamore Street, Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, fried chicken, hot dogs, breakfast biscuits. 5710 South N.C. 41 Hwy., Wallace Serves: L/D Rose Hill 28458 28466 Serves: B/L/D PJ’s Pizza Franchise made-to-order sub, flatbread, www.hardees.com Mexican-style fast food. wrap sandwiches; salads and personal piz- Serves: B/L/D/LN 910-293-3000 zas. Breakfast sandwiches and wraps. Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes www.tacobell.com 138 Kenansville Hwy., Warsaw 28398 Serves: B/L/D and Fries Full-service; family-owned. Pizza, pastas, www.subway.com 910-285-1920 Village Subs subs, gyros, calzones and other house 910-285-1111 Taqueria Rico Taco 611 East Southerland Street, Wallace platter meals are available from the menu. 5194 South N.C. 41 Hwy., Wallace Serves: L/D; closed Sunday 919-935-1098 28466 28466 www.pjspizzamenu.com 102 East Church Street, The timeless taste of delicious burgers- shakes and fries fixed just the way you like Made to order deli sandwiches, subs, Rose Hill 28458 it. Formerly known as Andy’s. and pizza. Sensation Restaurant Bar Serves fresh, authentic Mexican food. Serves: L/D Serves: B/L/D & Grill Serves: B.L/D: closed Sunday http://hwy55.com www.murphyfamilyventures.com 910-293-3010 112 W. College Street, Warsaw 28398 WALLACE KFC Zaxby’s 910-552-0151 Offering a variety of Southern favorites and Billy’s Pork & Beef Grill 910-285-4992 features a full bar. 910-285-6047 705 North Norwood Street, Wallace 107 Tobacco Road, Wallace 28466 Serves:L/D 28466 Fast food franchise serving chicken, 5716 South N.C. 41 Hwy., wings, and sandwiches. Smithfield’s Chicken ’n Wallace 28466 Franchise fried chicken, biscuits, sandwiches, and buffet. Serves: L/D BBQ Fresh cooked barbecue and much more. www.zaxbys.com Serves: B/L/D; closed Sunday Serves: L/D 910-293-2218 www.kfc.com 2669 West N.C. 24 Hwy. at I-40, Bojangles’ WARSAW Mad Boar Restaurant Warsaw 28398 910-285-0401 Arby’s 910-285-8888 An eastern North Carolina franchise 110 Vines Landing, Wallace 28466 910-293-2222 fast-food menu featuring barbecue pork Fast-food franchise offers fresh chicken- 111 River Village Place, Wallace 2574 West N.C. 24 Hwy. at I-40, and chicken. made-from-scratch biscuits and sides. 28466 Warsaw 28398 Serves: L/D Serves: B/L/D Prepares and serves regional American Franchise serving roast beef and other www.scnb.com www.bojangles.com cuisine as well as the fresh seafood selec- sandwiches, including breakfast items. tions from the nearby Carolina Coast. Subway Burger King Serves: B/L/D/LN Serves: L/D www.arbys.com 910-293-4290 910-285-2646 http://madboar.com/ 2701 West N.C. 24 Hwy. at I-40, 5609 South N.C. 41 Hwy., Wallace Bland’s Barbecue Warsaw 28398 McDonalds 910-293-4233 28466 910-285-5064 Franchise made-to-order sub / flatbread Home of the Whopper. Hamburgers, 175 Kenansville Hwy., Warsaw 28398 / wrap sandwiches; salads and personal chicken, sandwiches, fries and more. 5709 South N.C. 41 Hwy., Wallace Offering fresh cooked breakfast; cafeteria pizzas. Breakfast sandwiches and wraps. Serves: B/L/D 28466 and menu selections for lunch and dinner Serves: B/L/D www.bk.com Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, including fresh vegetables and site-cooked www.subway.com chicken, salads, ice cream and more. barbecue. Camino Real Serves: B/L/D/24DT Serves: B/L; closed Sunday Taco Bell 910-665-1324 www.mcdonalds.com 910-293-2137 607 North Norwood Street, Wallace Bojangles’ 2694 West N.C. 24 Hwy. at I-40, Warsaw MIK’s 910-293-3414 28398 28466 910-285-5600 Mexican-style fast food. Authentic traditional Mexican cuisine. 2714 West N.C. 24 Hwy. at I-40, 105 S Norwood St, Wallace 28466 Warsaw 28398 Serves: B/L/D/LN ABC Permits www.tacobell.com Serves: L/D Full service restaurant and sports bar. Fast-food franchise offers fresh chicken, Specialize in appetizers, wide variety of made-from-scratch biscuits and sides. The Country Squire Carolina Fish Fry hot wings and burgers, BBQ, seafood Serves: B/L/D Restaurant and more. 910-285-0323 www.bojangles.com 910-296-1727 5680 South N.C. 41 Hwy., Wallace Serves: L/D; dinner only Monday & Tuesday Cook Out 748 N.C. 24B/50 Hwy., Warsaw 28466 www.miksrestaurants.com 2683 N.C. 24 Hwy. at I-40, Warsaw 28398 Serving fried seafood, Po Boy sandwiches, Known around the world this upscale platters, and fried combination platters. Eat Pizza Corner 28398 Chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burg- menu has long boasted the 72-ounce in and takeout. 910-552-0045 steak. Winery with tasting room at the Serves: L/D ers & more than 40 milkshake flavors. 223 South Norwood Street, Wallace Serves: L/D/LN restaurant site. Domino’s Pizza 28466 cookout.com Serves: L/D; closed Mondays, Saturday 910-285-9996 Family owned pizzeria. pizza, subs, lunch and Sunday dinner calzones and more. KFC www.countrysquirewinery.com 5680 #1 South N.C. 41 Hwy., Wallace 910-293-3085 Serves: L/D; closed Sunday lunch Waffle House 28466 2715 West N.C. 24 Hwy. at I-40, Deep dish, hand tossed, Brooklyn style Pizza Hut 910-293-2933 pizza. Also serving sandwiches. Eat in, Warsaw 28398 910-285-4703 Franchise fried chicken, biscuits, sand- 2688 West N.C. 24 Hwy. at I-40, take out, or delivery. 1375 N Norwood Street, Wallace Warsaw 28398 Serves: L/D/LN wiches, and buffet. Serves: B/L/D Offers a variety of foods with a breakfast www.dominos.com 28466 Franchise of nationally famous pizza and www.kfc.com focus and features signature meals. Gilmore’s Coffee House Italian fare. Open 24 hours Lennon Restaurant www.wafflehouse.com 910-665-1599 Serves: L/D 910-293-2936 www.pizzahut.com 110 West Main Street, Wallace 28466 2405 West N.C. 24 Hwy, Warsaw 28398 Wendy’s Offers coffee, ice-cream, sweets, and Serves Southern cuisine. Shawn’s Restaurant 910-293-3200 baked goods.. 910-285-6942 Serves: B/L/D Serves: B/L 2687 West N.C. 24 Hwy. at I-40, 530 South Norwood Street, Wallace McDonald’s Warsaw 28398 Golden City 28466 910-293-7305 Franchise: “Quality is our recipe.” Fresh, 910-285-3789 Country cooked items offered from a buffet 2670 West N.C. 24 Hwy. at I-40, made-to-order hamburger, chicken 1341 North Norwood Street, Wallace weekdays. Warsaw 28398 sandwiches, salads and more. Fast food franchise featuring hamburgers, 28466 Serves: B/L; closed Sunday and Monday Serves: B/L/D chicken, salads, ice cream and more. www.wendys.com Cantonese and Szechwan cuisines. Buffet Subway Serves: B/L/D/24DT and menu selections. (Shopping Center) www.mcdonalds.com Serves: L/D 910-285-9911

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2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 29 SEE VETERANS MUSEUM / L.P. BEST HOUSE VETERANS MUSEUM / L.P. VETERANS MUSEUM / L.P. BEST HOUSE WARSAW Since Warsaw is home to the wander through the rooms, eas- Duplin County. There’s also a country’s longest-running con- ily imagining the hustle and bus- new KIA wall for the Vietnam secutive Veterans Day celebra- tle of everyday life in the home in War, illustrating Duplin’s 26 sons tion, it’s no surprise that the L.P. the late 19th century. who made the ultimate sacrifice Best House, which houses the The L.P. Best House opened during that war. Duplin County Veterans Muse- as the Duplin County Veterans The L.P. Best House/Duplin um, is also located here. Museum in 1995. County Veterans Museum is lo- The house was built in 1894, In addition to exhibits com- cated at 119 East Hill Street in by L.P. Best and is a prime ex- memorating every American Warsaw. ample of the Queen Anne/Neo- war from the Revolution to the Regular hours are on Thurs- Classic architectural styles of Korean War, a Roll of Honor has days, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the time. The house also marks also been established at the Vet- Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. For the start of the Warsaw Historic erans Museum to list and recog- other times, call the museum at District, which is listed on the Na- nize all Duplin County veterans 910-293-2190. tional Register of Historic Places. from throughout U.S. history. For more information on the The best way to fully appreci- One exhibit showcases a fully museum, including its current ate the significance of the build- intact Continental Army uniform. featured exhibit, visit the website ing and the quality of the resto- Another tells the history of all the at duplincountyveteransmuse- ration, is to visit in person, and generals that have come from um.com.

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This year’s Veterans Day cel- any veterans from World War II eant queens, county fire, res- ebration in Warsaw is likely to to the chamber office. cue and law enforcement per- be the biggest and best yet, as The yearly celebration be- sonnel, local high school JROTC it turns 100 years old. gins with a pancake breakfast cadets, and a host of other Already the longest-running at Warsaw Baptist Church. parade mainstays like Sudan celebration of veterans in the Food and craft vendors set Temple stunt cars, and furry United States, the Warsaw Vet- up in downtown Warsaw, with and fuzzy mascots. erans Day Parade has become bouncy houses and other fun Past celebrations have also a point of pride for the entire activities on-site for children. included concerts by well- community. A memorial service is held known acts like the Chairmen “Its gonna be bigger and by the local Veterans of Foreign of the Board. better next year,” promised Wars (VFW) post, reminding After the parade, the public Carolyn Quinn, president of those present of the ultimate is invited to a barbecue dinner the Warsaw Chamber of Com- sacrifice many veterans have at the Warsaw Volunteer Fire merce. made in order to serve their Department’s downtown sta- According to Quinn, the country. tion. chamber plans to have a kids For the past several years, There are also more fun section, more vendors than the parade has kicked off with activities and entertainment ever, a balloon artist, face parachuters from Fort Bragg’s planned throughout the day. painting, and Amazing Dave Special Forces Association and The Duplin County Veterans and Rex, a magician group who a flyover by the North Carolina Museum, located inside the will put on a pre- and post-pa- Forestry Service. historic L.P. Best House, will rade show. The parachute jump is fol- also be open that afternoon for The chamber is actively lowed by a parade featuring tours. seeking marshals for the 100th military units from nearby Fort For more information, the parade, and community mem- Bragg and Camp Lejeune, as chamber can be contacted by bers are encouraged to submit well as marching bands, pag- calling 910-293-7804. VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION VETERANS DAY

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THE WORLD’S LIBERTY HALL DUPLIN’S LARGEST MUSEUMS FRYING PAN A present-day reminder of tecture and furnishings, one of the bygone Antebellum South the Liberty Hall exhibits also in- There’s no better place to 1848) and has an adjacent pot Train Station. can be found at historic Liberty cludes the bridal gown worn by get a look at Duplin County’s historical park with six build- Tours of the museum are Probably the most visited Hall in Kenansville. Mary Lily Kenan in 1901. The rich history than the Cowan ings, which include a log self-guided. A guide is avail- spot in Rose Hill, the World’s The beautifully restored marriage ceremony was widely Museum in Kenansville, and cabin, general store, and a able online and at the mu- Largest Frying Pan sees thou- ancestral Kenan family home known as “The Wedding of the the Faison Museum. tobacco barn. A botanical seum to help visitors along sands of visitors each year. stands alongside a visitors cen- Century.” garden is also on site, with a driving or walking tour to The two-ton, 15-foot fry- ter and across from the Cowan The plantation also hosts approximately 90 species of view the many homes in the Museum. The town of Kenans- yearly events, like Heritage COWAN MUSEUM ing pan has been located in OF HISTORY native plants in what has be- Historic District. A compan- Rose Hill since 1963, when ville was named for the family, Day, during which you can ex- come the region’s first free, ion reference book, Front it was built by Ramsay Feed who who were among the earli- perience the day-to-day life & SCIENCE public native plant-focused Porches, Front Parlors, de- Company. The first meal was est settlers and leaders in Dup- that the Kenans led during the In Kenansville, the Cowan botanical landscape garden. scribes the architecture cooked in the eight-section lin County and the state. 1800s, and the “History from Museum of History and Sci- This outdoor space, which of each of these historic pan on Oct. 19, 1963 for the Liberty Hall was built in the the Grave” event held near Hal- ence offers an overview of is open 24 hours a day, in- homes. inaugural Rose Hill Poultry Ju- early 1800s, and harkens back loween each year. life in rural North Carolina in cludes pollinator gardens, a Some exhibits in the Fai- bilee. Since then, the pan has to a simpler, yet still luxurious Probably the most popular the time before modern ag- wet meadow garden, Long- son Museum include Faison- been used to fry up chickens time. event is held every December, riculture, with a spectacular leaf Pine upland garden, and area veterans of all wars, for the jubilee every year. The home boasts 11 rooms, when the house is decked out collection of locally-sourced a Bald Cypress wetland gar- Faison-area “Gold Star” fam- It’s not a flat frying pan like and out-buildings include a gar- in period-accurate decorations. farm implements. den. ilies of those who were KIA one might expect, but rather den shop, wine cellar, smoke- The Christmas Candlelight Founded in 1981 by Of the 4,300 objects in in America’s wars, History of a huge deep fryer with each house, bathhouse, overseer’s Tour is usually scheduled for George and Ila Cowan, the the collections at Cowan Faison Fire & Rescue, since of the eight sections heated cottage and more. the first Friday and Saturday of museum is housed within Museum, about 2,000 were 1934, Stewart Precythe by a gas burner. The frying In addition to period archi- December. the Kelly-Farrior House (ca. donated to Duplin County by and Southern Produce Dis- LIBERTY HALL pan is housed under a red- the Cowan family, with most tributors, sports history and roofed gazebo in the Rose Hill focusing on 19th and 20th memorabilia. town square, keeping it safe century tools and technology An exhibit of black and from the elements. that document a history of white photographs of Faison In 2018, a group of citizens innovation, resourcefulness, life taken by noted photog- joined forces to host a fund- and creativity. rapher Karson Boone adorn raiser to refurbish and repair Unique items may be en- the walls. the frying pan. By the time the countered on-site, such as The musuem also houses Poultry Jubilee rolled around a 1930s permanent wave a collection of historic paint- in November, the frying pan machine, an alternative fuel ings of the town’s African looked brand-spanking new. fan, and a hog oiler. American forebears, who Every year, just before the Cowan Museum is located worked on local plantations, Poultry Jubilee, members of on South Main Street, Ke- first as slaves and then after the Rose Hill Volunteer Fire nansville. Visit them online emancipation. Department clean and pre- at www.cowanmuseum.org Painted by Mary Lyde pare the frying pan. On the or call 910-296-2149. Hicks in the early 20th cen- day of the Jubilee, it will be tury, the masterfully done used to fry more than 1,200 FAISON MUSEUM works honor people Hicks pieces of chicken using 200 OF HISTORY knew from around town. gallons of cooking oil. Faison Museum is located The World’s Largest Fry- The Faison Museum of at 106 Park Circle, Faison. ing Pan is easy to find in the History is housed along with Call Town Hall at 910-267- Rose Hill Town Square, which the Emily S. Hill Library in- 2721, or the library at 910- is about two miles from exit side the historic Faison De- 267-0601. 380 off of Interstate 40.

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32 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 33 SEE ATTRACTIONS GUIDE TARKIL BRANCH National Register Historic Districts the furniture, and personal belongings has been preserved to Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, Faison give visitors a realistic view of what living in the early 1800s FARM’S HOMESTEAD Downtown districts: Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, Faison and and 1900s was like. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. some surrounding residential areas are designated historic. www.libertyhallnc.org MUSEUM BEULAVILLE PINK HILL Benny and Annette Fountain opened The Country Barn Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary 910-298-2183 910-471-2186 Tarkil Branch Farm’s Homestead Muse- 331 Weston Road, Pink Hill 28572 889 Fountaintown Road, Beulaville 28518 A sanctuary that rescues, rehabilitates, and cares for parrots um as a way to educate the community At this unusual store, virtually everything is sold in bulk sizes. and is committed to providing a permanent refuge and a There is a wide array of flours, grains, bakery mixes, and a lifelong, healthy habitat for these parrots. Call for hours. and preserve the proud heritage of Dup- complete line of baking items like flavorings, candy chips, www.capefearparrotsanctuary.org/ dried fruit, yeast, chocolate and more. Fresh-baked bread and lin County’s farmers. other fresh foods available as well. Open Tuesday - Saturday Hebron Presbyterian Church The farm was named “Tarkil” be- 9 a.m. - 130 Burncoat Road (S.R. 1551), Pink Hill 28572 cause of an old tar kiln located on the 5 p.m.; Thursday until 6:30 p.m. An 1890 sanctuary remains cared for and virtually untouched Tarkil Branch Farm’s Homestead by modern conveniences for the public to visit. property. The kilns were used in the 18th Museum ROSE HILL and 19th centuries to produce pine tar, 910-298-3804 Duplin Winery 1198 Fountaintown Road, Beulaville 28518 800-774-9634 pitch and turpentine for the maritime 375-acre working farm with museum featuring a 1830s 505 North Sycamore Street, Rose Hill 28458 industry. Pitch is made from pine trees, dogtrot style house completely furnished to that period. Nine The oldest and largest winery in the South, Duplin Winery other vintage farm buildings containing over 850 artifacts from has been producing award winning wines for over three which happen to be plentiful throughout the past and a country store structure (c. 1925.). Call to make generations. Free tours and $5 to $10 wine tastings, gift shop, an appointment. gourmet foods, and the Bistro Restaurant that offers a Dinner Southeastern North Carolina. www.Tarkilfarmsmuseum.com Theater and on site family events throughout the year. Reserva- tions recommended for Bistro dining; tickets required for The museum features a completely FAISON most events. Wine programs, receptions, weddings, and furnished 1830s-era “dog trot” style Faison Museum private parties welcome. Open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 910-267-2721 Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. house, which were popular in the 18th 106 Park Circle, Faison 28341 www.duplinwinery.com and 19th century, and feature large Housed inside the library, this unique museum holds the World’s Largest Frying Pan at the secrets of Faison’s history: its people, churches, businesses, breezeways through the center of the schools, family histories and civic clubs. Open Monday, Town Square Wednesday-Friday 2-4 p.m. 910-289-3159 house to cool occupants during hot www.faisondepot.com 510 East Main Street, Rose Hill 28458 Weighing two tons with a 15’ diameter and holding 200 gal- Southern summers. Buckner Hill Plantation lons of cooking oil, the frying pan has the capacity to cook 365 In addition to the home, there are 11 910-305-9606 chickens simultaneously. 522 Taylor Town Road, Faison 28341 www.uncorkduplin.com/attractions other vintage buildings, which contain One of the largest antebellum plantation houses in North Carolina. The mostly undisturbed Greek revival plantation WALLACE more than 850 artifacts. Other buildings architecture, has Italianate features and an unusual cruciform The Stockyard Flea Market on the property include a tobacco barn, floor plan with wide halls on both floors. Appointments are 910-285-2161 required. 1562 North U.S. 117 Hwy., Wallace 28466 corn crib, smokehouse, country store Open-air flea market: Thursdays & Saturdays starting at 6 a.m. KENANSVILLE and an even a chicken house that hosts Cowan Museum of History and Thomas C. Townsend Firemen’s all manner of educational exhibits. Science Museum 910-296-2149 316 Murray Street, Wallace 28466 The Fountains offer tours that take 411 South Main Street, Kenansville 28349 The collection’s showpiece is a classic and rare 1926 Dodge/ visitors all over the farm on a wagon The Cowan Museum is located in the fully restored Kelly- Graham Brothers Fire Truck. Farrior House (circa 1848). You’ll find over 4,000 artifacts that WARSAW pulled by a vintage tractor. reflect the heritage of rural North Carolina. Open Tuesday- Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Country Squire 910-296-1727 One of the many sights you’ll see on http://cowanmuseum.org 748 N.C. 24B/50 Hwy., Warsaw 28398 the tour is an artesian well. There are Grove Presbyterian Church Endowed with the natural charm of owner Iris Lennon’s three of them currently on the property, 910-296-0550 Scottish ancestry, this restaurant, winery, and gift shop offers 611 Main Street, Kenansville 28349 a rustic country setting on spacious grounds. Winery open as well as a creek that runs through the Established in 1736, it is the oldest continuous Presbyterian Tuesday-Friday 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m. - 9 middle of the farm. congregation in North Carolina. p.m. Historic Kenansville Spring www.countrysquirewinery.com Before leaving, it’s also recommend- Duplin Street, Kenansville 28349 Historic L.P. Best House Duplin ed that visitors check out Benny’s stash Legend states that Barbara Gastor Beverett discovered the County Veterans Museum spring in the early 1700s while searching for gold. 910-293-2190 of grass-fed beef, which he sells by the Duplin County Events Center 119 East Hill Street, Warsaw 28398 pound, straight from the farm. There are 910-275-0009 Restored 1894 Queen Anne style house is dedicated to rec- 195 Fairgrounds Dr., Kenansville 28349 ognizing Duplin County servicemen and women through the also soybeans, corn and grassy water- The Duplin County Events Center is a multi-use entertainment display of military artifacts and memorabilia from years past. ways on the farm. venue that can seat up to 4000 people. The center hosts a wide Open Thursday and Friday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. variety of events ranging from concerts to conventions, trade www.duplincountyveteransmuseum.com For more information or to schedule shows, and exhibitions. Home of the N.C. Muscadine Festival Westwater Country Hams and the Blue, Brew & ’Que Festival. 910-293-7294 a visit, go to www.tarkilfarmsmuseum. www.duplinevents.com 1277 N.C. 24/50 Hwy., Warsaw 28398 com or call 910-298-3804. Tarkil Liberty Hall Restoration Westwater prepares and cures each ham using the family’s recipe Branch Farm’s Homestead Museum is 910-296-2175 that has been passed down through the generations. Along with 409 South Main Street, Kenansville 28349 local sales at the “ham house” the business sells and ships their Fully restored 19th century house and 12 outbuildings of the product world-wide. Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., located at 1198 Fountaintown Road, a 1-5 p.m. few miles outside Beulaville. Kenan family’s ancestral home. The house, grounds, much of 34 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 Quinceañera

2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 35 Memories... just waiting to beFor made More Than 50 Years! Memories... just waiting to be made In Duplin County, ‘The Squire’ is still the place for life’s special moments...

The Country Squire has charmed guests since 1961. Come dine with us and visit our "Tartan Tasting Room" and Gift Shop. Enjoy Free Wine Tasting and browse our selection of gifts and gourmet jams, jellies and sauces. We can accommodate you and your guests offering everything from romantic dinner to large business and social gatherings. We also have lodging available at The Squire's Vintage Inn and Guest House. Check our website for more information.

DINNER Lunch: Tues.-Fri. & Sun. 11:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Not open for lunch on Saturday Dinner: Tues.-Sat. at 5:00 p.m. WINERY Tartan Tasting Room & Gift Shop: 748 NC HWY. 24/50 Tuesday - Friday: Noon - 7 p.m. Between Kenansville and Warsaw Saturday: Noon - 9 p.m. (910) 296-1727 www.countrysquireinn.com

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40 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 PLAY CABIN LAKE CAROLINA Small-town PAGE 42 STRAWBERRY life doesn’t FESTIVAL get any bet- RIVER PAGE 45 ter than this. LANDING Lively festivals, PAGE 43 BLUE, prime bargain BREW, hunting, great DUPLIN & QUE food and quiet, COUNTY PAGE 45 EVENTS clean parks: CENTER the great NC outdoors are PAGE 44 MUSCADINE FESTIVAL even greater in TRIM KENAN PARK PAGE 46 Duplin County. PAGE 44

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When it’s sunny and warm tric camping, standard tent ruary— 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Fri- outside, there’s no better camping, group tent camp- day, Saturday, Sunday) and place to literally “go jump in ing, picnic shelter rentals, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday the lake” than Cabin Lake pedal boat and canoe rent- through Thursday). near Beulaville. als. Reservations for camp- • March and October— 8 The swimming area is ing and picnic shelter rentals a.m. to 7 p.m. (Thursday, Fri- open from Memorial Day un- are encouraged. day, Saturday, Sunday) and til Labor Day, and the fishing With its picturesque pines 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday is good year-round. and gentle lapping water, through Wednesday). In fact, an annual youth Cabin Lake is also a great • April through Septem- fishing tournament draws place to go for a nice walk. ber— 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Thurs- kids from all over the region There’s a 2.3-mile hiking trail day, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) to try their hand at getting for those who feel like a little and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday the biggest catch of the day exercise close to nature. through Wednesday). at the park. All of the park’s services The park is open on Memo- There’s also a cardboard are provided to the general rial Day, July 4 and Labor Day. regatta every year, in which public. Admission is $3 per The park is located about local scouting troops build person for Duplin County five miles north of Beulaville boats from cardboard and residents, and $4 for out-of- on NC Hwy. 11. race from one side of the county residents. The park For more information, call lake to the other. is free to children age 5 and 910-298-3648, or visit www. In addition to the events under. duplincountync.com/cabin- held at the park, there’s Park hours are: lake/. RV camping, tent with elec- • November through Feb- 42 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 GET IN THE SWING OF THINGS AT RIVER LANDING

River Landing is one of the top destinations for golf in southeastern North Caro- lina. The two courses — the River Course and the Land- ing Course— are consistently named among the top golf courses in the state each year, and in 2019, the North Carolina Golf Club Owners As- sociation named River Land- ing its Course of the Year. Although Hurricane Flor- ence dumped a total of 39 inches of rain around the clubhouse and courses in 2018, the community rose from the ashes and contin- ued its award-winning ways. The two courses were de- signed by renowned archi- tect Clyde Johnston of Hilton Head, and help accentuate the area’s scenic lakes, lush woodlands, and the peaceful Cape Fear River. These two 18-hole championship golf courses are Par-3 RIVER LANDING - GOLF courses, meaning that a golf- three-day Golf Academy, out the region. Packages are er is expected to need only which includes free lodging, available for golf tourna- three strokes to finish each breakfast daily, a welcome ments, and include cart at- of the 18 holes. The 18-hole dinner, two lunches, individu- tendant service, player re- layouts have a par of 54 with alized lessons, and two and a ports, cart signs, scorecards, each hole being less than half rounds of golf. scoreboard, special event 200 yards in length. Staff members are always markers, rules sheets, reg- These kinds of courses are friendly and ready with a istration tables, on-course particularly ideal for begin- smile when you check in at beverage coolers, custom- ning golfers, junior golfers, the golf shop. ized dining options, on-site and golfers with limited time “Even if it is your first accommodations, and much frames in which to play. time playing golf, the staff more. And if you’re not quite the goes the extra mile to make For information on golfing Tiger Woods of your genera- you feel comfortable on the at River Landing, or any one tion, there is a team of pro- course,” the website reads. of the packages listed above, fessionals to help you im- River Landing also caters visit www.riverlanding.com/ prove your golf game. to tournaments from through- golf, or call 888-285-4171. River Landing offers a 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 43 PLAY KENAN PARK Kenan Park, centrally lo- shelter with bathrooms. DUPLIN EVENTS cated in the county seat of The newest addition to Kenansville, is a great place Kenan Park came in 2012, CENTER for young and old alike to when Stacy Smith Field was relax, take a walk, have a completed with the help of Centrally located in Kenans- picnic lunch or watch the local residents and busi- ville, the Duplin Events Center is children play on the shaded nesses. Two ball fields and a multi-purpose facility that hosts playground. an announcer’s booth see a wide variety of cultural, educa- Set right off the main regular use with local soft- tional and entertainment events highway through town, and ball leagues, which can play year-round. across from McDonald’s, into the night thanks to the With its easy access from ev- Kenan Park is a clean, open park’s stadium light system. ery major roadway in the county, and safe place for visitors, In 2016, the park hosted including I-40 and Highways 11, with picnic tables, play- the Dixie Youth N.C. State 24, 41, 50 and 903, the events ground equipment, tennis Championship. center is the premier venue in courts and more. Kenan Park is located the area for small gatherings The playground sits un- at the corner of Stokes like wedding receptions and derneath a canopy of pine and Main streets, Kenans- quinceaneras or large events that trees to shield children and ville. For more information, draw thousands like the annual visitors from the sun, and is call Kenansville Town Hall N.C. Muscadine Festival and the finished with mulch. at 910-296-0369, or visit Duplin County Agribusiness Fair. The park also offers am- www.kenansville.org/PARK- It has also hosted concerts ple parking and a picnic SREC. by big-name acts like the Oak Ridge Boys, George Jones, Jason Aldean and Larry the Cable Guy. Donald Trump even made a stop at the Duplin Events Center during his presidential campaign. There are also rodeos and monster truck shows that are known to pack the arena. The 75,000-square-foot build- ing has a 120-by-220-foot con- crete floor that can be covered for events like the rodeos or monster truck rallies. Fixed seating is available for 1,875 and can be expanded to more than 4,000. James Sprunt Community College, and James Kenan and East Duplin High Schools hold their graduation ceremonies at In addition to the Events Center, Events Center are part of the Du- the Events Center every May and the Lois G. Britt Agricultural Ser- plin Commons complex. June. vice Center is also nearby, and The Duplin Events Center is lo- The Duplin Events Center was is home to the local North Caro- cated at 195 Fairgrounds Drive in built as the result of a study by lina Cooperative Extension office, Kenansville, and can be reached the Duplin County Agribusiness Farm Services Agency, USDA Ru- at 910-275-0009 or toll-free at Council, James Sprunt Communi- ral Development, and Soil and 910-275-0028. For more infor- ty College and the James Sprunt Water Conservation. The Agricul- mation, visit the website at du- Community College Foundation. tural Service Center and Duplin plinevents.com.

44 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 BLUE, BREW & ‘QUE CAROLINA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Few fruits bring about sweet spring and summer memories like the strawberry. Each year, thousands descend upon downtown Wallace for the Carolina Strawberry Festival. Next year’s festival will kick off on Friday, April 30, and continue Every year in late March, County Line and more. through Saturday, May 1. the Duplin County Events A number of local brewer- In 2011, the town of Wallace Center hosts an event that ies also serve up samples of brought the Strawberry Festival brings together some of the craft beer during the festival, back after 50 years. It had previ- South’s favorite staples: blue- and if the brew tickles your ously been held from the 1930s grass music, craft beer and fancy, you can purchase it by through the 1950s. good ol’ North Carolina bar- the pint as well. Each year since it was revived, becue. And then there’s the ‘Que the Carolina Strawberry Festival Due to concerns about portion of the event. Barbe- has grown bigger and better.There the spread of coronavirus in cue plates are served from a will be arts and crafts vendors, a March, the 2020 Blue, Brew number of local teams, both Little Miss Strawberry pageant, & ‘Que Festival was moved professional caterers and carnival rides, a car show, Dakota from its original date to Au- novices who want to show & Friends Dinosaur Show, and of gust 8. they know how to cook a hog. course, plenty of fresh strawber- While the acts that will be Though beer is served, ries and strawberry treats! performing had not been an- Blue, Brew & ‘Que is a fam- Musical entertainment is nounced by the time this visi- ily event. Alcohol is only scheduled to include The John- tors guide went to press, it’s served to adults age 21 and son Boys, The Band of Oz, Liquid certain that they’ll include up, and those with a valid ID Pleasure and the Rivermist Band. some heavy-hitting names in will receive a commemorative For more information about the bluegrass field. Past per- glass. the Carolina Strawberry Festival, formers have included Doyle For more on the 2020 visit www.carolinastrawberryfes- Lawson, Lorraine Jordan & festival, visit www.bluebre- tival.com, or like the page on Carolina Band, Cumberland wandque.com. Facebook, @CarolinaStrawberry- Festival.

2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 45 PLAY N.C. MUSCADINE FESTIVAL One of the signature events South — to award-winning re- and beach music, perform to at the Duplin County Events gional producers, the festival huge crowds each year. Center, the N.C. Muscadine is a chance to enjoy one of There are also food and Festival is on tap for another the sweetest Southern tradi- winemaking competitions us- sweet year in 2020. tions. ing the muscadine in all kinds Wineries from all over The N.C. Muscadine Festi- of goodies. Arts and crafts North Carolina converge each val got its start in 2005, the vendors, as well as food ven- September for the annual first major event to be held dors are also on hand. Muscadine Festival in Ke- at the Duplin County Events This year’s N.C. Muscadine nansville, where visitors can Center. Festival is scheduled for Sat- sample a multitude of musca- Although wine is the main urday, Sept. 26 at the Duplin dine wines. course, the festival is about County Events Center, Ke- From local producers such so much more. nansville. as the famous Duplin Win- Live musical acts, including More at www.ncmuscadine- ery — the oldest winery in the some big names in R&B, rock festival.com. RECREATION GUIDE

GOLFING PARKS POND FISHING Key Vista Country Club Art Meyer Park Blizzard’s Pond 252-568-4880 910-285-2905 910-289-4415 166 Country Club Road, Pink Hill 28341 111 Whitaker Dr., Wallace 28466 2168 Hwy. 24, Beulaville 28518 General Manager: Loord Moody Pay at Mom & Pop’s Store east of the pond on N.C. 24, $5 a Par: 36 / Length: 3,167 yards / Greens surface: Bermuda/ Albertson Youth Sport Park day, $35 season pass, 13-and-under free. Pro Shop 135 Melda Harper Lane, Albertson 28508 Boney Mill Park Pond Duplin County Country Club Boney Mill Pond Park 910-285-2905 910-290-9029 910-285-2905 105-113 Rose Ave., Wallace, NC 28466 148 Duplin Country Club Road, Kenansville NC 28349 105-113 Rose Ave., Wallace, NC 28466 Daily pass— $5 per individual ages 13 and up; weekend General Manager: Steven Sprouse Cabin Lake pass, for a family of four — $10; monthly pass, covering Par: 72 / Length: 6,400 yards / Greens surface: Champion a family of four — $20; and a yearly pass for a family of 910-298-3648 four — $45. Bermuda/ Pro Shop 220 Cabin Lake Road, Pink Hill 28572 www.duplincountryclub.com Taylor’s Pond Calypso Park River Landing Pond is off U.S. 117 Hwy. South, Faison, 28341 910-285-6693 919-658-9221 Turn on Ernest Taylor Lane. 110 River Village Place, Wallace 28466 201 Trade Street, Calypso 28325 Pay at box on 175 Ernest Taylor Lane, get ticket and receipt General Manager: Larry George Clement Street Park and drop payment in lockbox. $10 all day, sunup to sunset. Par: 72 / Length: 7,100 yards / Greens surface: Champion 910-285-2905 Bring your own boat. Only electric motors are allowed. No Bermuda / Pro Shop alcoholic beverages allowed. Ages 12 and under are free. www.riverlanding.com 513 SE Railroad Street, Wallace 28466 Dobbins Park BOAT RAMPS CAMPING Northeast Cape Fear River Cabin Lake County Park 910-285-2905 Duplin County is home to three N.C. Department of Wildlife 910-298-3648 ~620 North Teachey Road, Wallace 28466 public boat ramps providing access to the Northeast Cape 220 Cabin Lake Road, Pink Hill 28572 Faison Park Fear River. Access to all of the boat ramps are on state- Amenities: Camping sites, beach swimming, hiking trails, 910-267-0115 maintained roads. fishing sites, boat ramps and picnic areas. Paddle boats and 184 Park Circle, Faison 28341 Ramp one: canoes available. 170 Wildlife Landing Lane, Kenansville 28349 Jimmy Jerome Park 24/40 RV Park & Campground The wildlife ramp on N.C. 24 is located approximately half way 910-289-8622 between Kenansville and Beulaville. 910-289-2200 175 Lake Tut Lane, Rose Hill 28548 Ramp two: Wayne’s Landing: 113 John Williams Evans Road, Warsaw 28398 Amenities: RV hookups, (regular and luxury), wildlife trails, Kenan Park 169 Cypress Hole Rd., Wallace 28466 pond and chapel. Pets on leashes allowed. Open year round. 910-296-0369 Wayne’s Landing is located 6 miles east of Wallace 28466 off N.C. 41 on Cypress Hole Road. www.2440rv.com 601 S. Main Street, Kenansville, 28349 Ramp three: Lake Leamon Campground Maxwell Mill Pond (oped date TBD) 910-285-3857 230 Quiet Water Drive, Chinquapin 28521 252-568-2022 At the end of Quiet Water Lane that turns off of Durwood Evans 5357 South N.C. 41 Hwy., Wallace 28466 142 Maxwell Mill Campground Lane, Pink Hill 28572 Road which intersects with N.C. 41/50 Hwy. at Chinquapin. Amenities: RV or tent sites include power and nearby www.ncwildlife.org/Boating/WheretoBoat.aspx conveniences, swimming, paddleboats and canoe rent- Teachey Park als; walking trails. 910-285-7564 www.lakeleamoncampground.com 130 Boney Street, Teachey 28464

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48 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 DRINK DUPLIN Duplin County is a wine lover’s dream, WINERY home to three locally established winer- PAGE 50 ies that produce myriad fine wines, from sweet to dry. Here, we have something THE that satisfies every palate. With tastings COUNTRY and tours, gift shops and fine foods, a SQUIRE thriving community supports these winer- PAGE 52 ies. TIPSY We’re the capital of Southern wine country. BEE How about a tour? PAGE 54 TRIM

2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 49 DRINK DUPLIN WINERY - DUPLIN’S WHITE GRAPE SPRITZER DUPLIN WINERY DUPLIN WINERY ROSE HILL There’s a reason Duplin grape, a mainstay of the county. as a variety of dinner theatre County has become well known In addition to the massive events throughout the year. for its wines — and that, of production and sales, an esti- The Winery gift shop presents course, is due in large part to mated 150,000 visitors a year a full selection of Duplin Wines Duplin Winery, headquartered stop by the original Duplin Win- and culinary treats, accessories in Rose Hill. ery in Rose Hill or the Myrtle and gifts. Over the past 45 years, Du- Beach, S.C. location, which Shoppers can find sauces, plin Winery has built its reputa- opened in 2015. jellies, dressings, relishes, tion as one of the best wineries Duplin’s award-winning Caro- frozen wine “sweetzers” and in the entire state. lina wines include Magnolia, more. There’s plenty of other With a tank capacity of over featured in Martha Stewart Liv- merchandise for sale, including 1.8 million gallons, the winery ing as a favorite summertime shoes, jewelry, scarves, shirts, sells more than 450,000 cases wine, Hatteras Red, a North hats, wine racks, cork screws of wine annually and bottles Carolina favorite enjoyed with gift boxes and more. about 40,000 wines each day. barbecue and Scuppernong, In addition to the Grape All Duplin wines are cold fer- the oldest wine in America. Stomp every September, the mented to preserve the natural Duplin Winery offers free winery also regularly hosts sweetness of the Muscadine daily tours and tastings, as well Murder Mystery dinner theatre

50 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 programs. GRAPE STOMP “This full-on ‘comedy who- dunit’ dinner theater is full of FESTIVAL original scripts, talented actors It’s become a tradition yards in town, will be open on and will not only challenge your over the past 40 years— ev- a first come first serve basis brain, but they will also tickle ery September, folks de- with extended hours, and will your funny bone,” the winery scend upon the Duplin Win- have a food tent at the festi- promises on its website. ery Vineyards in Rose Hill to val as well. Every Christmas season, stomp grapes with their bare Guided tours of the vine- Duplin Winery hosts a holiday- feet. yard and production facility themed dinner theatre, Down The 44th Annual Grape are also available for attend- Home Country Christmas, fea- Stomp celebration is planned ees. turing entertainment and local- for Saturday, September 12 The exclusive tastings fill ly-inspired foods for the entire from 1-6 p.m. up quickly, so make sure to family. Duplin Winery takes its purchase your wine tasting in The Chapel in Duplin’s Vine- grape-stomping seriously, advance. yard is set among the trees and but it’s all for fun at the same Grape Stomp entry tick- offers spectacular views of the time. The best stompers get ets may be purchased in Duplin vineyards. It features to compete in a stomp-off advance for $20 per person. 4,000 square feet of event at the end of the event for a There is a limited number of space under dramatic 16-foot fabulous Duplin Winery prize advance tickets for sale and ceilings, a special bridal room, package. once they have all been sold, groom’s room and a catering In addition to feeling the the ticket price becomes $30 kitchen. grapes squishing between per person online, in store For more information about your toes, there will be live and at the gate. the Duplin Winery, call 1-800- music, exclusive wine tast- The vineyard is located 774-9634 or visit www.duplin- ings and food from the Bistro at 918 W. Charity Road, just winery.com. Restaurant. The Bistro, locat- off the Rose Hill exit on Inter- ed a few miles from the vine- state 40. DUPLIN WINERY - 2019 GRAPE STOMP FESTIVAL DUPLIN WINERY

2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 51 DRINK THE COUNTRY SQUIRE WINERY - WINE DISPLAY AT FESTIVAL AT - WINE DISPLAY SQUIRE WINERY THE COUNTRY

THE COUNTRY SQUIRE WINERY WARSAW

While the Country Squire meal at the Squire with a different tasty concoctions is legendary in Eastern North homemade wine, or stop by while staying true to owner Carolina and beyond for its the Tartan Tasting Room to Iris Lennon’s Scottish roots. Old World flair and delicious sample a few different flavors. Jester’s Folly is a popular hearty meals, the restaurant Like all local wineries, the Pinot Grigio, zesty and sweet. also hosts a winery. Country Squire Winery utilizes The Pride of Scotland, a Char- You can always pair your the muscadine grape in many donnay, has a complex palette

52 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 with oak and butter notes. A COUNTRY The Bonnie Berry is a straw- SQUIRE berry/watermelon blend, which the winery describes WEDDING as “the perfect beach The Country Squire Restau- town for the blessed event wine.” The Highlander is rant, Inn & Winery has offered also have the option of staying a Cabernet/Merlot blend its guests the most memora- overnight at The Squire’s Vin- with hints of light oak and ble experiences for more than tage Inn and Guest House. spice. And then there’s the 50 years. In addition to meet- With The Country Squire humorously-named Knick- ing and event spaces, the res- Winery and Vineyard, Tartan erdropper, with the distinct taurant and grounds can be Tasting Room and Gift Shop all flavor of pomegranate. the perfect setting for a rustic on site, too, there’ll be plenty The winery is open Tues- wedding. for guests to do and enjoy be- day through Friday, noon to From the vineyard to the fore and after the ceremony. 7 p.m., and Saturday, noon courtyard to the Jester’s Court The Country Squire can pro- to 9 p.m. Other times are dining room, several locations vide full-service dinner menu available by appointment. on the site would be a dream- packages and hors d’oeuvre The Country Squire is come-true for wedding cer- menu packages, as well as located at 748 N.C. 24/50 emonies and receptions. customized dining packages Hwy., Warsaw. Call 910- The dining rooms can ac- that include food, beverage, 296-1727 or visit www. commodate anywhere from taxes and gratuities. countrysquirewinery.com 20 to 150 guests with adja- Call 910-296-1727, ext. for more information or to cent rooms that can serve up 155, for more information and order some wines to try in to 350 guests. availability. the comfort of your home. Those coming from out of THE COUNTRY SQUIRE WINERY - VINEYARD WEDDING - VINEYARD SQUIRE WINERY THE COUNTRY

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Christian Lanier Mills, own- sert wine with a hint of wild- in the Tipsy Bee, but main- er of the Tipsy Bee, knows flowers) and Red Velvet (a tain the sweet treat idea be- there’s more than one way to rich, red, sweet muscadine hind the bakery/winery. satisfy a sweet tooth. dessert wine with a hint of In addition to the Red and In addition to the Tipsy honey). White Velvet wines, there’s Bee’s renowned cakes, cup- All of the Tipsy Bee’s prod- also the Bee’s Blush, a pink cakes, honey, jams, jellies, ucts are made with organic dessert wine, and Mistle- preserves and even soaps, and all-natural ingredients, toe Magic, a white wine with there’s also a winery with fla- but they’re also true to a hints of orange, cinnamon, vors like White Velvet (a light, proud Southern tradition. ginger and cloves. white, sweet muscadine des- The wines put the “Tipsy” The Tipsy Bee’s recipes

54 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 SWEET TREATS are a closely guarded (and In addition to their des- and chocolate chip pound probably much sought-after) sert wines, the Tipsy Bee cake. And then there are secret. is also known for its sweet the seasonal ones, like ev- That’s not a problem treats, all made with or- erybody’s favorite autumn though, since in addition to ganic ingredients, like treat, pumpkin spice, and their buzzing Chinquapin lo- honey from locally-kept eggnog at Christmastime. cation, the ’Bee has a store bees. It’s not just about the on NC Hwy. 24 in Beulaville The exact ingredients cupcakes, though. The Tip- as well. and recipes are top se- sy Bee also bakes cheese- The Tipsy Bee describes cret, and that’s why cus- cakes and sheet cakes in a itself as “a small apiary” tomers come from miles variety of flavors, including that uses no chemicals in its around to get a taste of key lime, lemon blueberry, hives. “Our wines are country the Tipsy Bee’s delectable chocolate and so much wines made in small batch- cakes, cupcakes, donuts, more. There are cookies, es. And our baked goods honey, jams, jellies and cinnamon rolls and other include cakes, cupcakes, preserves. baked goodies, too. cheesecakes, brownies, and The wide range of cup- New flavors are being other Southern desserts. We cakes available are mind- added all the time, so it’s use premium ingredients in boggling. In addition to best to stop by the shops every aspect of our business the traditional red velvet in Chinquapin and Beu- and believe that you can cupcakes, there are also laville, and take a look (or taste the difference.” white and chocolate vel- taste) for yourself! For more, including the lat- vet, which are literally The Tipsy Bee is located est goodies Mills has come velvety on your tongue; at 1752 Lyman Road in up with, visit @TheTipsyBee pound cake cupcakes that Chinquapin, and in East on Facebook or call 910- are to die for, and include Park Plaza in Beulaville, at 375-3196 not only vanilla pound 132 East Park Drive. cake, but also chocolate TIPSY BEE - CUPCAKES

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2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 57 ANNUAL NC MUSCADINE FESTIVAL ANNUAL EVENT CALENDAR • ARTS • MUSIC • SPORTS • EAT & DRINK • EVENTS

AUGUST 14 • 10 • • • • 8 • • • Magnolia Community Take part in a wonderful Join us at the Blue, Brew Parade Day community to help raise & ’Que! This festival money for a series of will feature some of the 26 • • • • community events by an best Bluegrass Music, NC Join us at this annual NC entertaining day of BBQ Craft Breweries, and Bar- Muscadine Festival! An cook-offs, Car Shows and B-Que around. epic event that celebrates Live enterainment at the the nation’s first cultivat- Hog Wild Cook Off and SEPTEMBER ed grape. Featuring 250 Car Show! 12 • • • wines from 25 wineries Reserve your spot across the State of North 22-24 • • • today for the 44th An- Carolina. Enjoy the wines Duplin County Agri- nual Grape Stomp! This as well as live bands, business Fair is a fun- stomping good time is a arts and crafts, children filled annual celebration once-a-year event held activities, foods from is a great time for the at Duplin Winery. Treat around Eastern North whole family. Join us as yourself to a day filled Carolina, a shag contest, we make a night to re- with live music, wine cooking contest and wine member with twisting and tasting and grape stomp- making contest. turning carnival rides, ing galore! suspenseful games, one OCTOBER of a kind food vendors,

58 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 a horse show, adorable pig Rose Hill Christmas racing, and so much more! 20-21 • • at Night Don’t forget to mark this The Kenansville Lions Club date on your calendar, you Big Buck Round-up, with 12 • won’t want to miss it! help from our sponsors and Beulaville Christmas participating hunters, is able Parade 27 • to provide the less fortunate At Liberty Hall’s History in our community with eye 12 • from the Grave, one can exams and glasses. Wallace Christmas Parade stroll through the yard visiting with members of the 16 • • JANUARY Kenan family dating from There will be carolers, a tree 20 • 1736 until 1906 when the lighting, local entertainment, Martin Luther King, Jr. house was closed up at An- photos with Santa, the Elf Countywide Celebration nie Kenan’s death. Shoppe, Live Nativity, treats and specials in out stores and 29 • NOVEMBER more. Check out Christmas Burns Supper celebrations 6-7 • • • • at Twilight and Christmas are held worldwide in January The North Carolina Poul- Parade this year! to honor poet Robert Burns. try Jubilee is a celebration The lowly haggis dish was of an industry, a people and 22 • immortalized by Burns and a way of life that helps keep Warsaw Tree Lighting is always served on this oc- North Carolina economical- casion. It is presented with ly strong and a wonderful TBA • great ceremony and will be place to live, work and play. Eventful Christmas led in by Pipe Major Andrew Simpson. Experience a “wee 7 • • • • DECEMBER bit of Scottish Culture” and Don’t miss out on this year 4-5 • learn about a tradition that at the Albertson Stew Fest! For two nights only, visitors began with Scotland’s poet Come out to Albertson and can take a journey back in laureate and is now celebrated participate in this annual time with period-costumed the world over. festival to celebrate the guides giving tours through community by a stew cook the decorated restored FEBRUARY off, entertainment, crafts Greek revival house and 17 • • • and all sorts of games for grounds, special holiday An annual tradition that has the whole family. music and refreshments been taking place for nearly made from original Kenan 70 years. Food, fellowship 7 • family recipes. Join us at and fun — not foxes — are The oldest consecutive Vet- Liberty Hall’s Candlelight the real trophies at this erans Day Parade in Ameri- Tour for an unforgettable annual Washington’s Day ca: Warsaw Veterans’ Day experience! Fox Hunt and fundraiser! Celebration and Parade 6 •

> Every Saturday in April meet at > Warsaw Farm-Fresh Register your heroic team for Cowan Museum for NC Science the Duplin County Relay for Life! EVENTS Festival! > Hosted on the grounds at Liberty Hall. Learn about the > Mark your calendars for the an TO LOOK > Meet at Cabin Lake for the skills that people from the nual Carolina Strawberry Festi- Annual Youth Fishing Tourna 1800’s had that they called, val! Two days of fun for the ment. Fun filled fishing contest “daily life.” at Liberty Hall’s whole family packed with live FORWARD for ages 4-14 with the grand Heritage Day Free Event music, food and games. prize going to the biggest catch. > Annual Greenevers Fireman’s > Join us as we celebrate our > Businesses across Duplin Coun Day Parade and Celebration Veterans with local entertain TO IN ty come together in one location ment and great food at the for a fun filled evening of food, > This year’s theme is Heroes of Memorial Day Observance. drink, entertainment and more Hope - saving the world one 2021 at the Taste of Duplin & More! cure at a time! Don’t miss out.

2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 59 Wine & Dine DELIGHTFULLY Getaway VINTAGE ESCAPE Lunch Package includes: • Winery Tour and Classic Tasting • Complimentary Bottle of House Wine • 2 entrees from The Bistro • 1 Homemade Dessert • 2 Glasses of Duplin House Wine • 1 Night Stay at: Holiday Inn Express Wallace OUR 00* * Plus tax. Based on $149 double occupancy. To book, call: Gratuity Included Delightfully Room upgrades 910-285-9200 available for an additional cost upon request. Vintage PACKAGE INCLUDES • Complimentary Bottle of House Wine • Voucher for 2 Lunch or Dinner Entrées ($40 Value) • 2 Glasses of Country Squire House Wine • Admission for 2 to Liberty Hall and Cowan Museum of History and Science • 1 Night Stay at: Vintage Inn – Warsaw 00* $134 To book, call: 910-296-1727 * Plus tax. Based on double occupancy. Discover more Discover more Duplin County Packages at Duplin County Packages at www.UncorkDuplin.com www.UncorkDuplin.com

60 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 STAY RIVER With ample accom- LANDING modations, many PAGE 62 right off the interstate, Duplin County AMERICA’S has plenty of options BEST VALUE for lodging, ones INN that fit any traveler’s PAGE 64 budget and needs. If you’re in town for DUPLIN INN a ball game, a fes- PAGE 64 tival or a job inter- QUALITY INN view, our hotels and OF WARSAW motels have you TRIM covered, from trusted PAGE 64 brands to welcom- COUNTRY ing local establish- SQUIRE ments. Come experi- VINTAGE INN ence some of that & GUEST Southern hospitality HOUSE you’ve been hearing PAGE 65 all about.

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Tucked away near the coast expectations and deliver more on providing an extraordinary of Eastern North Carolina is a than they promise. When you experience from start to finish,” picture perfect community com- stay with us, you will discover ex- says Ken Floyd, Director of Lodg- plete with world-class amenities, actly what that means. ing. “They take great pride in as- while still maintaining the charm Our award-winning accommo- sisting our guests and ensuring and ease of a small hometown. dations make visiting The Village their stays are memorable.” River Landing was developed at River Landing a blissful experi- Inside the gates of River Land- and built by the Murphy fam- ence. From our five luxury Club- ing, the spectacular Clubhouse ily - proud Duplin County natives house Suites, to our 10 Guest Suites are the perfect option and business leaders who envi- Cottage rooms and a 70 room for golf weekends, weddings, or sioned a place that offered the Holiday Inn Express, your visit corporate retreats. The Cedar finest of luxuries with all the sim- will be one you won’t soon forget. Point, Falls, and Cape Jasmine ple comforts of home. In all they “Our Memory Makers (what staff Suites offer spacious living and do, the Murphys strive to exceed members are called) work hard dining areas, fully equipped 62 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 kitchens, multiple bedrooms, venues and types of accommo- RIVER and balconies with breathtaking dations make it easy for us to LANDING views of our two pristine Top 50 help you plan your visit or event championship golf courses. The and bring your vision to life,” ac- GUEST Cedar Point and Cape Jasmine cording to Floyd. COTTAGES Suites may be rented as either From the moment you drive full or partial suites. through the gates of River Visiting with a larger The award-winning Holiday Landing, there is special feeling group? The five-bedroom Inn Express is a 70-room hotel that overcomes you. Whether Guest Cottages are warm located adjacent to the Mad it’s the towering oak trees, the and welcoming places to Boar Restaurant, just outside exquisite landscape, or the gather with your family or the gates of River Landing. It of- peaceful flow of the Northeast friends. Located adjacent fers 55 king and 2 queen bed- Cape Fear River, a sense of to the River Landing Club- rooms, along with 15 suites. serenity and relaxation imme- house and overlooking the All rooms are triple sheeted, diately sets in. Combine that 10th tee of the beautiful have flat screen televisions, re- with our outstanding accom- River Course, each of the frigerator/microwaves, irons/ modations, a top-notch event Guest Cottages offers four boards, blow dryers and our staff, and fine cuisine prepared spacious bedrooms, plus simply smart bath amenities. by our Executive Chef, and you a center king suite, and The hotel partners with and in- have the makings of a perfect a stunning wrap-around corporates packages for their event. Our southern hospitality porch. Bedrooms may also guests as well. “Whatever your and charm is beyond compare, be rented individually, with needs, we will work with you to and we can’t wait to have you each room featuring two fulfill them. Our many different come stay with us! queen beds and a full bath. RIVER LANDING -GUEST COTTAGES

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AMERICA’S BEST DUPLIN INN VALUE INN The Duplin Inn in Wallace ted in the rooms, but each is consistently rated No. 1 of the 12 units has chairs Americas Best Value Inn and in reviews for Wallace ho- out front that are covered Suites of Warsaw prides itself on tels on TripAdvisor. by a roof. There are ciga- truly offering the best value for Although the hotel is lo- rette disposal poles by each your stay in Warsaw. cated on busy Norwood room as well, to help keep The hotel offers clean and Street (US Hwy. 117), there the grounds clean and tidy. spacious rooms, a meeting facil- are cement blocks behind Each room has its own ity, and free Wi-Fi throughout the its wood-siding facade, so water heater as well, which property. Free continental break- the rooms are very quiet. All translates to long, hot show- fast is provided each morning. rooms also have flat-screen ers. All guest rooms include micro- televisions with free cable, The Duplin Inn is lo- wave, mini-fridge, coffee maker, fast WiFi and a full kitchen- cated at 506 N. Norwood hairdryer, satellite TV, free local ette. No mini-fridges here. St. in Wallace, and may be calls, and wake-up service. An The refrigerators are all full- reached at 910-285-4379 iron and ironing board are avail- sized, with a freezer. or online at www.DuplinInn. able upon request at the front Smoking is not permit- com. desk. Kids age 11 and under always stay for free (in a parent’s room). The hotel is centrally located off NC Hwy. 24 and aI-40, near to local attractions such as the Du- plin County Veterans Museum in Warsaw, and Liberty Hall and the Duplin County Events Center in nearby Kenansville. America’s Best Value Inn and Suites is located at 2679 West N.C. 24, Warsaw, and can be reached at 910-293-2525.

QUALITY INN OF WARSAW The Quality Inn in Warsaw The “Q Bed” features a com- practices, doing its best to is located conveniently off In- fortable, premium mattress preserve the environment. terstate 40, on NC Hwy. 24. and linens, a generous sup- The only pet-friendly hotel Nearby attractions include ply of fluffy pillows and a in the area, it’s a great place Liberty Hall and Duplin Coun- soft, plush blanket. to stop with every member of ty Events Center in Kenans- There’s also a seasonal the family. ville, as well as the Duplin outdoor pool, bus parking Free breakfast and WiFi County Veterans Museum in and a fitness center. are included with each Warsaw. Select rooms include wet night’s stay. Each guest room offers bars, refrigerators, micro- The hotel is located at a refreshing shower, coffee waves and even hot tubs. 2676 West NC Hwy. 24, War- maker and desk, along with The Quality Inn of Warsaw saw, and can be reached at an iron and ironing board. also supports green hotel 910-293-2800.

64 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 COUNTRY SQUIRE HOLIDAY INN VINTAGE INN & EXPRESS HOTEL GUEST HOUSE & SUITES The Holiday Inn Express phone calls, fitness center If you have too much Hotel & Suites in Wallace is and Wi-Fi services. wine or steak at the Country conveniently located off I-40 The rooms all contain bed- Squire Restaurant, there’s al- (Exit 385), on NC Hwy. 41, a side outlets to recharge all of ways the option of staying the major thoroughfare in Duplin your devices, a plush duvet, night in the adjoining Vintage County. your pick of pillows, and a Inn. It’s also a great option The hotel was built as part quiet place to get some qual- for just getting away from it of the River Landing complex, ity Zzzzs. all, while still being near the which also includes the Mad Each guest room also fea- best Duplin County has to of- Boar Restaurant, adjacent to tures a mini-refrigerator, mi- fer. the hotel, and a premier golf crowave, coffee maker, flat- The quaint and intimate course and gated living com- screen TV and work desk with lodgings make the most of munity. lamp. the Country Squire’s rural Holiday Inn Express of Wal- The four-star hotel is lo- setting, offering privacy, in- lace has 55 guest rooms and cated at 131 River Village timacy and relaxation. With 15 suites. All rooms are king Place in Wallace, and can be only 12 rooms, you’re guar- or double queens. reached at 910-285-9200. anteed that feeling of “get- Amenities include the Bookings can also be made ting away from it all,” a feel- complimentary Express Start online at https://riverlanding intensified by your own breakfast bar and free local ing.com/book. private space overlooking the grounds, which include winding brick pathways and a charming gazebo amongst the native oaks and pines. If you want an even more intimate setting for your getaway, there’s also The Squire’s Guest House, within walking distance of the Vin- tage Inn. The Guest House has just four rooms, each with a private bath. The rooms are richly furnished with antiques and decorated with distinctive Scottish tartan themes. For information or to book your lodging, call 910-296- 1831 or 910-296-1727. The Country Squire is located at 748 N.C. Hwy. 50, Kenansville. Call 910-296- 1727 or visit them at www. countrysquireinn.com.

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We offer dental! Goshen Medical Center is fully staffed with Board Certi ed physicians to serve the medical needs of our area’s citizens. We have 8 different locations to Goshen Medical Center physicians have We accept new patients! serve both Duplin and Pender counties. Of ce hours are by appointment Monday - Friday. Evening appointments may be available in certain of ces. privileges at Vidant Duplin Hospital. We offer Family & Internal Medicine, We also offer sliding fee scale Serving You in 8 County Locations Plus 18 other southeastern N.C. locations Pediatrics, and OB-GYN. discount to patients who meet the eligibility guidelines! Faison Beaulaville Greenevers Kenansville Wallace Warsaw Warsaw We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Family Medicine, Internal Family Medicine, Plainview Family OB/GYN Family Medicine Family Medicine OB/GYN Learn more at Medicine, Pediatrics & Ob-Gyn Pediatrics Medicine 212 Duplin St. Pediatrics, OB/GYN 113 S. Pine Street 603 E. College St. Medicare, Medicaid, and most all 444 SW Center St. 119 Crossover Rd. 360 E. Charity Rd. (Next to Dr. Ngo’s of ce) 110 Eastwood Dr. (next to Piggly Wiggly) 910.293.3900 www.goshenmedical.org commercial insurances! 910.267.0421 910.298.3125 910.289.3086 910.296.0790 910.285.2330 910.293.7246

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Our Vision... Is to become the regional economic hub for commerce, medicine, technology, and opportunity for all people, defined by our small-town values and unified in diversity for the greater good for al. Mon-Fri 11am - 8:30pm www.wallacenc.gov Closed Saturday • Sunday 11am - 3pm “We are Open for Business” 114 East Main Street Beulaville 910-285-4136 (910) 298-9121 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 69 In Kenansville, the county seat of Duplin County since 1784, you will find a town that is progressively preserving what makes it unique. Known as the government, educa-tion, medical, and cultural center of progress in Duplin County, Kenansville is the ideal place to spend a day or a lifetime. You will never want to leave (but if you do you’ll want to come again).Visit our historic district, our museums, the local college and medical facilities, our cultural and entertainment events, and shop with our businesses. Experience a truly special and charming Southern town with great hospitality.

TOWN OF KENANSVILLE 141 Rutledge Road • PO Box 370 • Kenansville, NC 28349 • 910.296.0369 website: www.kenansville.org

70 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 About Duplin County Duplin County, North Carolina, is a rural • Is within 90 miles of 14 of North Carolina’s production. Duplin is in the top 10 counties county with much to offer: an abundant, outstanding colleges and universities. for all livestock production. dedicated workforce in warm receptive • Is ideally located for a quick trip to the • Duplin County ranks number one out of communities; responsive public and private beaches of the Atlantic. North Carolina’s 100 counties in total leadership; strategically-placed and fully- agricultural cash receipts. improved commercial and industrial parks; Transportation Access • Duplin County is home to North Carolina’s and a willingness to work with both new and • Duplin County is easily accessed via seven oldest, and the Southeast’s largest winery — existing businesses. exits along Interstate 40. Duplin Winery, located in Rose Hill. • I-40 interconnects with I-95, I-85, I-77 and For more information about Duplin County Facts I-26 as you travel west from Duplin County. business and industry, contact: • Created by the North Carolina General As- • OAJ, Albert Ellis Airport, is just across the Duplin County Economic sembly in April 1750. Duplin County line near Fountaintown. ILM, Development Commission • Is the ninth largest county in North Carolina Wilmington International Airport, is just 55 260 Airport Road / PO Box 929 – 819 Square Miles. miles to the south. FAY, Regional Airport in Kenansville, NC 28349 • Has a population over 58,505. Fayetteville, is 60 miles to the west, and 910-296-2180 or 800-755-1755 • Has an active workforce in excess of 24,000 RDU, Raleigh/Durham International Airport, www.duplinedc.com individuals. is 80 miles to the northwest. • Has a per capita income that has been • DPL, The Duplin County Airport, is located Population steadily increasing over the last 10 years. three miles north of Kenansville and adja- Duplin County’s population grew by more • Has a strong agriculture-based workforce cent to AirPark. than 19% between 2000 and 2010, accord- made up of individuals with an exceptional • ACZ, Henderson Field Airport, is just outside ing to U.S. Census figures released in March work ethic. of Wallace. of 2011. • CSX Railroad bisects the county. Duplin County gained over 9,400 residents, Location fueled by a 4,500-person gain in the Latino • Is within a one-hour drive of both of North Agriculture population and about a 3,800 person gain Carolina’s deep water ports located in • Duplin County is headquarters for several in the white population, for a total recorded Wilmington and Morehead City. agricultural, livestock, textile and manufac- population count of 58,505. • Is central to seven major military bases turing facilities. Populations for individual towns are: located in the Fayetteville, Jacksonville and • Duplin County ranked first in the nation for Beulaville 1,296; Calypso 538; Faison 961; Goldsboro areas. pork production at the county level, number Greenevers 634; Kenansville 855; Magnolia • Is just over an hour drive to Raleigh/Dur- two out of North Carolina’s 100 counties in 939; Rose Hill 1,626; Teachey 376; Wallace ham and North Carolina’s Research Triangle turkey production, number three in broilers 3,880; and Warsaw 3,054. Park. (chicken), and number four in beef cattle CHAMBERS & BUSINESSES

Duplin County Economic 910-275-0323 Development P.O. Box 358, Kenansville, NC 28349 Commission www.kenansvilleduplinchamber.org 910-296-2180 Rose Hill Chamber Of 260 Airport Road, Kenansville, NC 28349 James Wolfe, Director Commerce www.duplinedu.com 910-271-0067 P.O. Box 985, Rose Hill, NC 28458 Beulaville Area Chamber Tony James, President www.rosehillnc.org Of Commerce 910-262-5272 Wallace Area P.O. Box 528 Beulaville, NC 28518 Chamber Of Commerce Office located at 508 East Main Street, 105 South Norwood Street, Wallace, NC Beulaville, NC 28518 28466 John Weston, President [email protected] www.beulavilleareachamber.org Faison Improvement Warsaw Chamber Of Commerce Group 910-293-7804 P.O. Box 267, Faison, NC 28341 P.O. Box 585, Warsaw NC 28398 [email protected] Office located at 121 South Front Street, Warsaw 28398 Kenansville-Duplin Carolyn Quinn, Director County Chamber Of www.townofwarsawnc.com Commerce

20202019 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 71 EXPLORE Duplin COUNTY Introducing Villari Thick Cut Bacon. Smoked six hours. Not a second less.

Villari Foods has been a proud Duplin County business for over 20 years. We take pride in our community and in the pork products we make here. That's why we're proud to introduce our new thick cut bacon. It's smoked for six hours and not a second less. We don’t cut any corners, and we don’t believe in using artiﬁcial smoke. No added steroids or hormones, you’ll only get pure, certiﬁed delicious bacon.

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