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Sampson man charged in father’s death
A 29-year-old Sampson County man is behind bars today, charged in connection with the death of his father, who was found dead the day after Christmas.
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Mount Olive mayor stripped of myriad duties
During a special called meeting Thursday, the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to limit Mayor Jerome Newton’s authority over town matters, including access to town employees and town offices.
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Town board strips mayor of some authority, violates law by going into closed meeting
MOUNT OLIVE — The town’s mayor, Jerome Newton, has even less authority now than when he took office, as The Mount Olive Board of Commissioners in a special meeting today voted unanimously to significantly limit his authority.
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Rotary of Mount Olive remains dedicated to community
Rotary of Mount Olive celebrated the start of its 102nd year in January, a notable milestone for any club, but especially one in a town the size of Mount Olive.
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Mount Olive hosts annual Black History Parade
The annual Mount Olive Black History Parade was held Feb. 28 on the streets of downtown Mount Olive. Serving as Grand Marshall for the parade was Eldress Alma Darden. Marshalls were the late Jimmie Royall’s Children and Gilbert Baez.
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Mayor Pro Tem of Mount Olive receives nod of approval at recent meeting
With a vote of 4-1, Delreese Simmons was elected Mayor Pro Tempore of the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners at its regular December meeting.
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Annual Pickles, Pigs & Swigs Festival draws crowd
Saturday’s sunshine provided the best weather in the Pickles, Pigs & Swigs festival’s 5-year history, according to organizer Julie Beck, who declared the 2025 event in downtown Mount Olive a success.
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Parade pays tribute to local veterans
Residents braved the cold morning temperatures Tuesday to attend the Wayne County Veterans Day Parade in downtown Goldsboro. The parade was organized by Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition Inc. and paid tribute to all veterans who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United…
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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.
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Mount Olive board takes steps to fix sewer woes
Mount Olive’s Board of Commissioners hope its actions this week will soon have the town’s ailing sewer system on the road to recovery.
