Duplin County is located in the Coastal Plain region of North Carolina. The county is home to about 59,000 people, with a border on the South side of the lower Cape Fear river. Its county seat is Kenansville.

The county is home to the Duplin County Courthouse, which is located in Kenansville. The courthouse is the oldest courthouse in North Carolina that is still in use.

Duplin County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and making policy decisions.

The county is also served by a Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and public safety. The Sheriff's Office is headed by Sheriff Blake Wallace.

Duplin County is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is home to several colleges and universities, including James Sprunt Community College, Mount Olive College, and the University of Mount Olive.

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