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Packed house greets town board, seeks answers

With almost every seat occupied, tension and frustration were obvious throughout the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night.

Cyclists make quick stop in Wayne County as part of statewide ride

About 1,000 bicyclists gave Wayne County’s economy a little boost this week, spending Thursday night in Goldsboro and taking a rest break in Mount Olive Friday morning during Cycle North Carolina’s annual 7-day Mountains to Coast ride.

Resident tells town board water bill increases not fair

Water was the hot topic at Monday night’s Mount Olive Board of Commissioners meeting.

Public forum allows candidates to share their platforms

Their backgrounds, demographics and ideas varied, but the 10 candidates at a public forum Tuesday night agreed on one thing: Mount Olive can’t continue to operate as it has if the town wants to grow and prosper.

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Resident tells town board water bill increases not fair

Water was the hot topic at Monday night’s Mount Olive Board of Commissioners meeting.

Public forum allows candidates to share their platforms

Their backgrounds, demographics and ideas varied, but the 10 candidates at a public forum Tuesday night agreed on one thing: Mount Olive can’t continue to operate as it has if the town wants to grow and prosper.

Saints fall to Warriors in Friday night football action

DUDLEY — It was a tough night for the Southern Wayne Saints as they fell to Wilson Hunt Warriors, 63–0, in a one-sided matchup. The Wilson Hunt Warriors dominated from start to finish, capitalizing on offensive momentum and defensive takeaways to secure the victory.

James Kenan Tigers dominate Rosewood Eagles in homecoming matchup

GOLDSBORO — The James Kenan Tigers came out strong and never looked back in a commanding 49-7 victory over the Rosewood Eagles in the Eagles’ homecoming game.

Nationally recognized scholar to headline Harrison Lecture at UMO

MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive will host renowned scholar Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka as the featured speaker for the annual Vivian B. Harrison Lecture on Wednesday, October 8, in Rodgers Chapel.

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