Duplin Journal

01/05/2026

The Duplin County Partnership for Children is requesting public assistance following a fire that destroyed its building on Dec. 29.
To help continue services for local families, the organization is seeking donations of diapers, wipes, and gently used children’s books.
Donations may be dropped off at any of the following locations:
Duplin County Library, 107 Bowden Dr., Kenansville | 910-296-2117
• Phillip Leff Memorial Library, 807 E. Broad St., Beulaville | 910-298-4677
• Rose Hill Community Library, 113 S. Walnut St., Rose Hill | 910-289-2490
• Albertson Community Library, 3763 N. NC 111 Hwy., Albertson | 910-372-9405
• Faison Library, 106 Park Cir., Faison | 910-267-0601
• Warsaw-Kornegay Library, 117 W. College St., Warsaw | 910-293-4664

12/08/2025

The Duplin County’s Animal Shelter is facing a $1,700 civil penalty after a state inspection found serious violations, including lack of water for animals, poor supervision, and incomplete euthanasia records. Additional warnings were issued for safety and sanitation issues.
Continued violations could cost up to $5,000 per incident or even suspension.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has issued a $1,700 civil penalty to Duplin County for violations at the Duplin County Animal Services Animal Shelter. The violations were identified during an inspection Nov. 17, by the department’s Animal Welfare Section. The pe

12/08/2025

DCS issues weather update:
Duplin County Schools is monitoring weather conditions and said all afternoon activities will continue as scheduled today, Monday, Dec. 8, and will conclude by 7 p.m. Tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 9, schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff. Officials emphasized that the safety of students and staff remains the top priority and said they will provide updates as needed.

12/04/2025

Big day for Duplin County as state and local dignitaries gather to celebrate the ground breaking of the North Carolina Forest Service Region 1 Headquarters at the Duplin County Airport. Stay tuned for next week’s edition.

12/03/2025

Duplin County Animal Services is under fire for the third consecutive year and regulators are back at the door. Former staff and rescuers allege systemic irregularities and retaliation for raising animal welfare concerns.

Former employee and local rescuers report altered records, retaliation, and animal-care lapses as regulators confirm an active probe KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Animal Services Shelter is once again under scrutiny as the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Animal Welfare Sect

11/17/2025

Breaking News: After more than 20 years on the bench, Superior Court Judge Henry L. Stevens IV will not seek reelection in 2026 — and he’s officially endorsing District Court Judge Robert H. Gilmore to succeed him.
Judge Gilmore has now launched his campaign for Superior Court. Visit our website for more details.
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Duplin County, N.C. — After more than two decades of public service on the bench, Superior Court Judge Henry L. Stevens IV of Duplin County announced today that he will not seek reelection in 2026 to his Superior Court seat for North Carolina’s Judicial District 5 (which includes Duplin, Sampson...

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸
Today we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication protect our freedoms and inspire us every day. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your service.

11/07/2025

Every vote counts — just ask Calypso!
Turnout was just under 20%, but several towns saw close contests. Find out who’s leading, who’s waiting on write-ins, and which towns voted to keep their longtime leaders
Across Duplin County, several local races are still too close to call until the Board of Elections certifies results on Nov. 14.

Turnout was under 20%, but tight races in Calypso, Warsaw, and Teachey are keeping election watchers on edge until the Nov. 14 canvass Duplin County voters turned out in modest numbers for last week's municipal elections, with unofficial results showing a 19.48% turnout — just 1,463 ballots cast o...

11/06/2025

Happy Farmers Appreciation Day!

11/05/2025

Municipal Elections unofficial results per town as of 9:58pm

11/04/2025

Election results are live! 🗳️ Dive in here to see results for your town: