Town board meets in closed session to dicuss town manager search
The Mount Olive Town Board met behind closed doors for about an hour on Friday, April 4, to begin its discussions about the search for a new town manager.
Gardening tips to kick off gardening season
Spring is in the air and we are ready to see our gardens flourish. April is gardening month so enjoy the spring weather with these timely gardening tips.
Kornegay named to NC Community Foundation Board
Mount Olive native Bob Kornegay has been named a member-at-large on the North Carolina Community Foundation Board of Directors.
Volunteers work to clean up ranch
Volunteers spent a sunny Saturday, March 29, sprucing up Janice Faye’s Ranch on The Avenue, including replacing a fence and washout on the property that occurred during flooding in August 2024. Those efforts, when completed, mean horses used as therapy animals to help at-risk youth find hope and healing, can get back into the part of the pasture that had been damaged. Repair costs, which exceeded $15,000, were not taken from ranch funds but, instead, were provided by property owners. (Courtesy photos)
Volunteers clean up Westbrook Park so others can safely play
Kim Kornegay stood before the row of rakes and shovels, scanning back and forth before bending down to grab her choice.
Whitfield honored with NCHSAA Hall of Fame induction
Southern Wayne High School celebrated a monumental moment Friday night, honoring legendary coach Doyle Whitfield for his induction into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Hall of Fame. The event, held between the JV and varsity baseball games, drew a crowd of former players, family, and community members eager to pay tribute to a coach who dedicated decades to shaping young athletes.
North Johnston overwhelms Spring Creek in 14-1 victory
SEVEN SPRINGS — North Johnston asserted dominance early and never relented, securing a 14-1 victory over Spring Creek’s Lady Gators Thursday on. Despite a brief spark from the home team, the visiting Panthers controlled the game with aggressive baserunning and timely hitting.
Gators lose hard-fought battle to N. Johnston
Spring Creek hosted North Johnston on a cool evening in Spring Creek. The weather was mild, with a slight breeze drifting across the field, making for ideal playing conditions. The field, though slightly damp from rainfall earlier in the week, was firm enough for quick passes and sharp movements.
Martin Alan Brown
WARSAW — Martin Alan Brown, 89, of Warsaw, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Liberty Commons Rehabilitation in Benson. Alan was born in Duplin County on Oct. 8, 1935 to James Mason and Lucy Parker Brown.