2025 Pickles, Pigs & Swigs coming Nov. 7-8
MOUNT OLIVE — Crisp fall air and changing leaves mean the aroma of pork BBQ wafting over downtown Mount Olive can’t be too far away.
Cyclists make quick stop in Wayne County as part of statewide ride
About 1,000 bicyclists gave Wayne County’s economy a little boost this week, spending Thursday night in Goldsboro and taking a rest break in Mount Olive Friday morning during Cycle North Carolina’s annual 7-day Mountains to Coast ride.
Resident tells town board water bill increases not fair
Water was the hot topic at Monday night’s Mount Olive Board of Commissioners meeting.
Public forum allows candidates to share their platforms
Their backgrounds, demographics and ideas varied, but the 10 candidates at a public forum Tuesday night agreed on one thing: Mount Olive can’t continue to operate as it has if the town wants to grow and prosper.
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.
Packed house greets town board, seeks answers
With almost every seat occupied, tension and frustration were obvious throughout the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night.
It’s fair time!
The 76th annual Wayne County fair will be held starting Sept. 15. Information about the fair, including a daily schedule, tickets and entertainment can be found at https://waynefair.com
David John Price, Jr.
David John Price, Jr.
Town manager asks for patience as they work through Auditor’s probe
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.