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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…
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EEOC sues Butterball for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
Local food processing company Butterball, LLC has found itself named in a federal lawsuit.
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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.
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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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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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Find a place of humbleness; let go and let God
When it comes to being humble, James 4:10 (ESV) says, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.”
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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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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…
