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  • In times of storms, turn to the rock

    In times of storms, turn to the rock

    Psalm 18:2 states (NIV), “The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” This scripture lets us know that in times of storms, we must turn to the rock,…


  • WCC to hold Spring Fine Arts Festival

    WCC to hold Spring Fine Arts Festival

    GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College will hold its annual Spring Fine Arts Festival on Thursday, April 30, providing an evening of visual and performing arts for the community to enjoy.


  • Sachindada Dharmadhikari inspires grassroots environmental change through DSNDP

    Sachindada Dharmadhikari inspires grassroots environmental change through DSNDP

    RALEIGH — Volunteers from Wake County came together for an environmental service initiative as part of a river cleanup organized by the global nonprofit Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP).


  • Pickle Festival magazines hit stands today

    Pickle Festival magazines hit stands today

    The 2026 Pickle Festival magazines are out, so grab a copy today. Magazines are available at local businesses across Mount Olive, in racks and at the festival.


  • Mount Olive hires new town manager

    Mount Olive hires new town manager

    City of Goldsboro employee Octavius Murphy was hired as Mount Olive’s town manager during Monday night’s town council meeting.


  • Why is it important as a Christian to have an accountability/prayer partner?

    Why is it important as a Christian to have an accountability/prayer partner?

    In Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV), it states, “9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11 Also, if…


  • EEOC sues Butterball for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act

    EEOC sues Butterball for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act

    Local food processing company Butterball, LLC has found itself named in a federal lawsuit.


  • AgFest draws thousands to UMO for 11th Annual Celebration of Agriculture

    AgFest draws thousands to UMO for 11th Annual Celebration of Agriculture

    MOUNT OLIVE — Buses lined the University of Mount Olive campus as students stepped into a scene where country music carried across the grounds, conversations filled the air, and the aromas of food vendors mingled with the energy of a day built around agriculture, education, and opportunity.


  • Sampson man charged in father’s death

    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.


  • Farmers Day Parade steps off

    Farmers Day Parade steps off

    The Faison Farmers Day Parade stepped off Saturday, March 14, bringing the community together to celebrate agriculture, local businesses and small-town pride.


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