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Liza Voloshyna, of Ukraine, talks about her war-torn country during a recent meeting held by the Mount Olive Rotary Club.

Ukrainian native shares updates on Russian-invaded country

Liza Voloshyna is a rising senior at University of Mount Olive more

By RUDY COGGINS
Assistant Editor | 6/29/22

Local author and screen writer Sherwood Owl Williford has written a book about the Worley family murder that occurred in the Grantham area. The book is entitled ‘Two To The Grave, Three To The Gallows: The Worley Murder Story.’

Local writer revisits brutal 1878 murder

Two lives taken, three men hanged more

By RUDY COGGINS
Assistant Editor | 6/29/22

This poem titled ‘Courage’ by Edgar A. Guest appeared on the front page of the Mount Olive Tribune on June 7, 1917, during the throes of World War I.

So Long, Mount Olive: We won't forget you

It’s defeating to see a newspaper you tried to save die on your watch. But as I look back at the many issues of this periodical, I don’t see defeat. I see unwavering community coverage … more

6/27/22

Southern Wayne graduate, Bethany Tadlock, left was named the first-ever recipient of the Trooper Nolan Sanders Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies the qualities of someone called to serve the residents of their community. ‘Bethany’s academics, community service and participation in various clubs and organizations made her an excellent choice to receive this year’s scholarship,’ said Alexis Sanders, who is on Tadlock’s right. The scholarship is named in honor of the late Trooper Nolan J. Sanders, who died in the line of duty on March 27, 2020.

First recipient of Trooper Sanders scholarship

6/23/22

All-way stops are coming to nine busy intersections in Wayne County.

Several county intersections to become all-way stops

The N.C. Department of Transportation announced nine busy and dangerous intersections in northeastern and southern Wayne County will undergo four-way stop transformation to improve safety. LMJ … more

From staff reports | 6/23/22

African American Heritage Festival is Saturday

The newly formed Duplin County African American Experience will host its first African American Heritage Festival on Saturday, June 25, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will be held at the Big Zion AME … more

For the Tribune | 6/23/22

This week in history: June 22-28

A look back at the news that made headlines in Mount Olive this week in 1968, 1981 and 1994. more

6/23/22

Tommy Brown, left, and Delreese Simmons were sworn into office on the Mount Olive Town Board of Commissioners June 14.

New commissioners take oath of office

Two new faces, Delreese Simmons and Tommy Brown, joined the Mount Olive Town Board of Commissioners during their monthly meeting June 14. The newly-elected commissioners were sworn into office … more

By WILLIAM HOLLOMAN
Staff Writer | 6/23/22

WCHD to phase out testing at annex

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wayne County Health Department led local efforts in providing free testing and vaccinations to residents across the area. However, demand at the annex … more

For the Tribune | 6/23/22

Town awaits grant opportunities for street repairs

Unless the town receives outside assistance, motorists will continue to drive on cracked and crumbling city streets. State Powell Aid monies currently fund street repair. The town receives two … more

By WILLIAM HOLLOMAN
Staff Writer | 6/23/22

From left, Jackie Hayes, Jennifer Moran and Lula Powell take a short break after spreading mulch underneath the merry-go-round at Nelson Street Park.

Rotary Club, local civic groups work at park

Members of the Mount Olive Rotary Club joined with other local civic groups to give the Nelson Street Park a makeover June 4. The Men of FIC, Mount Olive American Legion, Carver alumni and town of … more

For the Tribune | 6/23/22

Pat Ford, left, presents the Mary B. Chasten Scholarship to Myron Poindexter who will attend Johnson C. Smith University in the fall.

Poindexter receives prestigious scholarship

Myron Poindexter received the 2022-23 Mary B. Chasten Scholarship Award, presented by the N.C. Eastern Alumni Chapter of Johnson C. Smith University, on June 10. The scholarship is valued at … more

For the Tribune | 6/23/22

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