MOUNT OLIVE – The town of Mount Olive has come a long way since its humble beginnings as “mile marker 70,” and was simply a stop along a railroad route until the late 1800s.
Now known for pickles, agriculture and a well regarded university, the town of Mount Olive has aspirations of attracting businesses to its downtown. … read more »
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Mount Olive Eyeing Strategies to Attract Businesses Downtown
Fire Destroys Several Downtown Mount Olive Buildings (PHOTO GALLERY)
(GDN) – Fire rips through the heart of Downtown Mount Olive. The blaze erupted in a handful of the business buildings on the south end of Center Street on Wednesday. While some of the structures burned, nearby buildings also suffered heavy smoke damage. Multiple fire departments from Wayne County and the surrounding area were called…… read more »
BREAKING: Fire Engulfs Buildings In Downtown Mount Olive
(GDN) — A handful of buildings in Downtown Mount Olive are ablaze as of the noon hour. The fire broke out and overtook the buildings on the south end of Center Street. Other nearby structures appear to have heavy smoke damage as well. Several fire departments are on the scene battling the blaze. Everyone is…… read more »
