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The town of Mount Olive no longer cuts weeded lots. Violators will be fined and repeat offenders could lose their land, according to a new weeded lot policy. This photo, taken of a property on North Chestnut Street in April, is shown as an example.
Town reaping thousands in weeded lot fines
If you see a residential structure in town with unsightly, overgrown weeds, it is because the town of Mount Olive no longer cuts private lots. Town officials made that decision last year and now … more
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Chamber hosts largest ‘Mingle’ yet at R&R Brewing
Members of the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce and local professionals came together on Thursday for a networking event called the “Mount Olive Mingle” hosted by the chamber at R&R … more
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Interest is being shown again by several prospects to purchase and develop this vacant lot located beside the chamber of commerce office on Center Street. It is owned by the town, and other options for its use are also on the table.
Vacant downtown lot eyed again for development
Mount Olive officials continue efforts to sell the vacant lot located beside the chamber of commerce office on Center Street. A few months ago the town board approved its sale as surplus property, … more
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Vicky Darden hands out a fan at a giveaway.
Commissioner gives out free fans
Mount Olive Commissioner Vicky Darden held an electric fan giveaway Friday to help residents beat the summer heat. Darden is vying for a second term on the town’s board of commissioners this … more
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Nelson Street courts get new lines .Mount Olive Parks and Recreation Director Josh Phillips is seen here preparing to restripe the basketball courts at Nelson Street Park. The three full-size courts were recently resurfaced. Phillips said the backboards on the three courts will also be repainted.
Nelson Street courts get new lines
Larkeysha Sheppard, right, is leaving Princeton Middle/High School after nearly 20 years to become principal of McGee's Crossroads Middle School. Princeton MIddle/High School Principal Jarvis Ellis, left, said Sheppard will be greatly missed.
UMO graduate is new McGee’s Crossroads principal
PRINCETON — Larkeysha Sheppard said she feels blessed to wake up every day and come to Princeton Middle/High School. She taught business for 15 years and has served as assistant principal there for … more
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Anniversary set for one of Mount Olive’s oldest churches
Greetings from the Wesley Smith Chapel Community! A homecoming celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday with the message delivered by our pastor Elder Kenneth Freeman and music by the choir. … more
Robin Towle, originally of Mount Olive, is crowned Mrs. International by her husband Kevin Towle.
Mount Olive native crowned Mrs. International
Mrs. Utah International, Robin Towle, 48, of Alpine and formerly of Mount Olive, was crowned Mrs. International 2019, on July 20 at the annual Mrs. International Pageant held in Charleston, West … more
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Change in school days lead to early mornings
A modified schedule of school opening and closing hours for the upcoming school year has been approved by the Wayne County Schools Board of Education. The following 10 schools — and their new … more
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Members of Potter's Baseball and the Mount Olive community stand together after a kickball game on Friday night.
Potter’s Baseball hits home run in Mount Olive
The players and coaches from the Potter’s Baseball tour have visited several cities and have met hundreds of people during their time on the road but when asked, the Pickle Capital has been a … more
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Owner of R&R Ryan Roberts holds one of R&R’s signature beers in front of their sign near the taproom entrance.
R&R brings rest and relaxation to Mount Olive
What started out as just a hobby because of a gift for Ryan Roberts eventually turned into a passion for brewing which led to the realization of R&R Brewing in downtown Mount Olive. “When I … more
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Anne Taylor of Faison smiles with the Southern Star Award near a cake made specially to celebrate her as a star in the town of Faison on Tuesday, July 23.
Faison’s ‘everything’ wins WNCT’s ‘Southern Star’ Award
FAISON — Eighty-seven-year-old Anne Taylor has been described as “everything” for the town of Faison. Taylor’s hands have contributed to the town’s library, museum, cemetery and she even … more
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