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  • Sit still and let God take control

    Sit still and let God take control

    Have you ever been in an isolation period, especially one where God deemed was necessary, and maybe you just didn’t understand it but you welcomed it anyhow, knowing that while you were sitting still in it, you were gaining Godly strength, developing spiritual growth, more wisdom and knowledge, better insight…


  • Our reflected identities as God’s chosen people

    Our reflected identities as God’s chosen people

    Colossians 3:12-17 (NIV) states, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues…


  • Love without limitations, even when it seems hard

    Love without limitations, even when it seems hard

    Praise the Lord all, today is the first Sunday of February. This is what has been dubbed the month of/for love. Just around the corner on the 14th will be Valentine’s Day. I am sure many of you have already ensured or will ensure your significant other or special big…


  • Mount Olive Area Chamber honors outstanding supporters and celebrates 2025 accomplishments

    Mount Olive Area Chamber honors outstanding supporters and celebrates 2025 accomplishments

    Twelve individuals and organizations were recognized for their 2025 contributions to the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce during its Annual Banquet and Awards Program Thursday night in front of an audience of about 100 people.


  • Mount Olive mayor calls out board members during surprise statement at recent meeting

    Mount Olive mayor calls out board members during surprise statement at recent meeting

    The lack of progress in Mount Olive during his first term as mayor was not his fault but was intentional on the part of the board to make him look bad, Mayor Jerome Newton said during a surprise speech at last Monday’s town board meeting.


  • When we endure storms, trials and tribulations

    When we endure storms, trials and tribulations

    Praise the Lord and good morning, everyone. When we endure storms, trials, & tribulations, what have some of you found was the best way to set yourself free of them? Maybe telling your testimony after enduring the storm freed you by turning your pain into purpose, connected you with others,…


  • Meeting causes delays in Mount Olive Hurricanes future

    Meeting causes delays in Mount Olive Hurricanes future

    A vote by The Mount Olive town board Monday night caused a temporary delay of game for the Mount Olive Hurricanes, but it looks like things could be back on track for a win.


  • Community informational meeting to be held at Mount Olive Town Hall

    Residents of Mount Olive are invited to attend an information only meeting concerning Mount Olive’s Special Order of Consent and Flow Moratorium.


  • Property tax relief available for some Mount Olive residents

    Property tax relief available for some Mount Olive residents

    Commissioner Harlie Carmichael shared useful information for some residents during property tax discussions at a recent special meeting of the Mount Olive town board.


  • Special town meeting ends with more questions about town operations, one board member’s call for new town manager

    Special town meeting ends with more questions about town operations, one board member’s call for new town manager

    Four days after the regular monthly meeting of the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners, where three new members were sworn in and a new Mayor Pro Tem was elected, Mayor Jerome Newton called a special board meeting, its stated purpose two-fold:


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