On Thursday at 2:52 p.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 3:45 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms until 3:30 p.m. for Jackson County.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced that they will install three all-way stop signs in Duplin and ...