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Man killed in Warsaw home shooting found justified, DA says
WARSAW — Eliecer Luna, 41, of Warsaw was shot and killed Sept. 7, 2025 at the home of his longtime girlfriend by her adult son, authorities said. District Attorney Ernie Lee said after reviewing reports from the Warsaw Police Department and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation that the shooting was legally justified. According […]
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Beulaville board makes key appointments, plans town projects
BEULAVILLE — Review of activity in 2025 was the majority of what was discussed at Beaulaville’s January board meeting. Public Works reported completion of stormwater and waterline projects. Following the clean up and new asphalt from these projects, the town will be adjusting water rates, fixing potholes, and installing more meters. The Police Department was […]
Kenansville Police address complaints about ABC Store patrols
A commissioner with law enforcement experience backs the police decisions citing safety and law enforcement priorities KENANSVILLE — Jackie Benton, Kenansville Chief of Police, told members of the town board of commissioners during their meeting on Jan. 6 that he had received complaints regarding where and how long police cars were parked during routine patrol. […]
Duplin Airpark infrastructure project faces delays, cost challenges
Duplin County Economic Development Director Scotty Summerlin opened the board meeting on a positive note last Friday regarding the delayed completion of infrastructure work at the new Duplin Airpark industrial complex at the airport. “A tremendous amount of work has really transpired in the last 30 days, since our last meeting,” Summerlin said. “Everybody is […]
Wallace-Pender Airport expansion moves forward
Much like easing back into routine after a long Christmas vacation, the Wallace Town Council began 2026 at an unhurried pace Thursday evening, convening a brief meeting with a light agenda. Airport Director Ben Jones provided an encouraging update on the Wallace-Pender Airport’s ongoing expansion. The multi-year project has already transformed the small facility straddling […]
Warsaw mayor sounds alarm on town governance, cites intimidation
The new police chief says a marked unit followed the mayor for safety WARSAW — In an exclusive interview with Duplin Journal, Warsaw Mayor Wesley Boykin described deep, systemic problems in the Town of Warsaw that he says “go far beyond the capacity of any single elected official to fix.” Boykin said he has been […]
Warsaw officials clash over ethics, authority
The board debated recusals, planning board appointments and welcomed a new police chief WARSAW — The Warsaw town hall meeting on Jan. 12 opened with a discussion about ethics, conflicts of interest, and adherence to proper procedures. The three-hour long session began with Mayor Wesley Boykin emphasizing the importance of reading ethics requirements into the […]
Suspect arrested following officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive area
MOUNT OLIVE— The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is currently examining an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday after a deputy with the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a noise complaint on White Flash Road in the Mount Olive area. Authorities reported that upon arrival, the deputy encountered an armed man later identified […]
Local leaders see major projects, growth in 2026
With 2025 in the history books and a new year underway, Duplin Journal reached out to mayors across the county for their predictions on what will be happening in their towns over the next 12 months. Wallace Mayor Jason Wells believes this will be the year people begin seeing progress on all the promised growth […]
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