Sunday, December 21, 2025

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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.

Mayor Pro Tem of Mount Olive receives nod of approval at recent meeting

With a vote of 4-1, Delreese Simmons was elected Mayor Pro Tempore of the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners at its regular December meeting.

Mount Olive company part of statewide grant distributions

Mount Olive is one of 15 North Carolina communities that will receive a grant to spur job creation, Governor Josh Stein announced last week.

Council tables vote on stormwater plan until January

For the sake of the town, get the training you need so you can learn how to lead.

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Mount Olive company part of statewide grant distributions

Mount Olive is one of 15 North Carolina communities that will receive a grant to spur job creation, Governor Josh Stein announced last week.

Council tables vote on stormwater plan until January

For the sake of the town, get the training you need so you can learn how to lead.

Annual Pickles, Pigs & Swigs Festival draws crowd

Saturday’s sunshine provided the best weather in the Pickles, Pigs & Swigs festival’s 5-year history, according to organizer Julie Beck, who declared the 2025 event in downtown Mount Olive a success.

Parade pays tribute to local veterans

Residents braved the cold morning temperatures Tuesday to attend the Wayne County Veterans Day Parade in downtown Goldsboro. The parade was organized by Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition Inc. and paid tribute to all veterans who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. (Georgia Dees|mountolivetribune.com)

Newcomers join Mount Olive Town Board following elections

Three newcomers will join Mount Olive’s incumbent mayor and two incumbent town commissioners to tackle the town’s mounting problems, according to unofficial election results reported by the Wayne County Board of Elections Tuesday night.

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