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Sampson man charged in father’s death

March 18, 2026

By Sherry Matthews [email protected]

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.
Town board strips mayor of some authority, violates law by going into closed meeting

March 12, 2026

By Georgia Dees Content writer

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.
Packed house greets town board, seeks answers

September 9, 2025

By Georgia Martin Dees Content Writer

With almost every seat occupied, tension and frustration were obvious throughout the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night.
Town manager asks for patience as they work through Auditor’s probe

August 27, 2025

From staff reports

The town and its interim manager are asking for “the public’s patience” as they try to address issues found during a recent N.C. State Auditor’s investigation.