WAYNE COUNTY, NC – The Wayne County Public Library’s Steele Memorial branch will welcome families with young children for an interactive storytime session designed to foster early literacy development and creative imagination. The 30-minute program, scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., will feature stories, songs, and craft activities specifically tailored for…… read more »
Investigation Uncovers Systematic Abuse in Water Department and Airport Operations MOUNT OLIVE. NC — The North Carolina State Auditor’s Office has released findings from an investigation into the Town of Mount Olive, revealing significant financial irregularities and employee misconduct that cost the municipality over $210,000 in lost revenue. The investigation, launched following allegations received through…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The FIC organization hosted its annual bookbag giveaway event at Mount Olive, Nelson Park, providing essential school supplies to local families as the new academic year approaches. This year’s event distributed 200 backpacks, though organizers had initially set a goal of 400. Partnership Brings Community Together The event showcased the collaborative…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The Men of FIC will host their annual book bag giveaway event this Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Nelson Street Park in Mount Olive. The community event will kick off at 4:00 p.m. with activities and entertainment, while the distribution of book bags will begin at…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — A comprehensive investigation by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has uncovered significant fraudulent activity and financial irregularities within the Town of Mount Olive’s municipal operations, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue and systematic abuse of public resources. Investigation Origins and Scope The investigation was launched…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The ADLA Inc Organization hosted a Building Appreciation Event this weekend, drawing strong community support to celebrate the successful restoration of their facility. The event highlighted the collaborative efforts that made the building’s recovery possible after the organization temporarily lost the property. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks New Chapter The celebration featured…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — University of Mount Olive graduate student Dominic Nutter will represent Team USA in the hammer throw at the 2025 World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, taking place July 16-27, 2025. The event will be held across six German cities and will feature around 8,500 student-athletes from over 150 countries competing in…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The University of Mount Olive softball program celebrated academic and athletic excellence as four student-athletes were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Sophomore McKenzie Millard, senior Alyssa Smothers, junior Samantha Taylor, and junior Bri Verme all earned the prestigious recognition, which honors student-athletes who excel both on the…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The Exchange Club of Mount Olive, in partnership with local businesses, hosted their annual Fourth of July celebration at Westbrook Park on Friday, drawing community members for an evening of patriotic festivities. Early Arrival, Strong Turnout Residents began gathering at the park early Friday afternoon in anticipation of the holiday celebration.…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Mt. Olive Pickle Company marked a significant milestone in its nearly century-long history with the ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Pickle Parlor located at 109 N. Center Street Mount Olive, NC, celebrating both the company’s growth and its deep community roots. CEO and President Bobby Frye, a fourth-generation family member…… read more »
