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Duplin County Visitors Guide TRIM Celebratingof the Oldest Consecutive Veterans Day ParadeYears in America 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 2 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 3 Our dedicated farmers grow and produce the FOOD & FIBER necessary for a vigorous economy Jimmy Dixon Representative N.C. House District 4 Paid for by Jimmy Dixon for HD4 4 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 5 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. 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 Tin 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 8 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 9 8 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 9 A Tradition of honor and 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. 10 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 2020 2020 | WWW.UNCORKDUPLIN.COM | 11 A Tradition of honor and 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. 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.