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Former Wayne County teacher leaves estate to charity
After a lifetime of service to the community as an elementary school teacher of 30 years, the late Geraldine Whitfield Brewer’s legacy will continue to serve others.
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Town announces sanitary sewer overflow in Mount Olive
The town of Mount Olive had a discharge of untreated sewer from the collection system’s lift station No. 1 located at Norbert Wilson Road. The spill was discovered on Friday, July 24, at 3 a.m. and stopped later that day around 3 p.m. Approximately 144,000 gallons reached service waters.
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Carver High alumni Wynn carries on multi-generational family history
Dr. Tanya Wynn has been named the new National President of the Carver High School Alumni and Friends Association, stepping into a role deeply rooted in her family history. This role had previously been held by the Mayor of Mount Olive, Dr. Jerome Newton.
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H. D. Grady brings UMO values to Chamber leadership role
MOUNT OLIVE — H. D. Grady, a 2013 graduate of Mount Olive College and owner of Mount Olive Motor Company, has been named Chair of the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce, assuming a leadership role dedicated to supporting local businesses, strengthening economic development, and fostering deeper collaboration throughout the…
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WCC holds topping out ceremony for agriculture building
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College held a topping out ceremony for its new agriculture building, marking a milestone in the construction process.
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NC Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt visits WCC
GOLDSBORO — North Carolina Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt visited Wayne Community College on Monday, May 18, as part of her Future-Ready North Carolina tour.
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TEXAS — Cheryl Brock Pappan, 76, of Wichita Falls was called home surrounded by the love of family and friends who will forever cherish her kindness, strength, and generous heart.
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Packed Pickle Festival celebrates 40th anniversary
By Dylan Atwood Content writerThe Mount Olive Tribune’s NC Pickle Festival magazine heralded the 40th anniversary this year. Copies of the magazine were all over town. Thursday before the festival, the carnival rides were being set up — a main attraction event for kids and their families on Friday night. Friday morning, cars were…
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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).
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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.









