Federal disaster money totaling $500,000 to convert Carver Cultural Center into a disaster recovery center are still in the pipeline, but officials say there is no timeframe in receiving them. The … more

Duke Power field crews are nearing completion of replacing utility transformers throughout Mount Olive as part of the power company’s backup utility service improvements. Plans called for the … more

Warsaw Donna Warren Perdue, 47, of Warsaw was arrested Oct. 28 for one charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and one charge of possession of methamphetamine. Her bond was set at $5,000 and … more

Two area men have been jailed on a variety of felony larceny charges and drug violations. The charges have been filed by investigators with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office against Brian Eugene … more

The University of Mount will hold its annual Christmas by Candlelight Service on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the First Baptist … more

The University of Mount Theatre will present “Grinchy Holiday Tales” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24. The performances will be held in Hazel … more

RALEIGH — Applications for the State of North Carolina Internship Program are now available, and students are encouraged to apply for summer 2020 internships online until Jan. 13, 2020. Since … more

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office began operating a grant-funded DWI Task Force back in October of 2015. Before it was assembled, Wayne County ranked 13th in the state for alcohol-related fatal … more

The deed and keys to a facility at Carver Cultural Center on South Breazeale Avenue have been officially turned over by the town to WAGES, the Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency. Town … more

Voters spoke in a loud voice Nov. 5, electing Kenny Talton—a former town commissioner­—as the new mayor of Mount Olive. He won the vote by more than 100 ballots, unseating Mayor Joe … more

University of Mount Olive officials have made some changes to this weekend’s outdoor Homecoming festivities due to the predicted cold and rainy weather. The golf tournament schedule for Friday, November 15, has been canceled. Additionally, Family Fun Day scheduled for 11 AM to 4 PM on Saturday has also been called off. more