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Deed dispute, tensions dominate Mount Olive meeting
MOUNT OLIVE — Tempers flared at Monday night’s Mount Olive Board of Commissioners meeting. Once again, the source of contention was Mayor Jerome Newton’s signing of a deed for the former Carver High School building that has been the home of two nonprofit organizations under an agreement with the town. At a previous meeting, the […]
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Harvey Knowles recognized for decades of service with governor’s award
The county retired four long-serving employees, approved surplus sales and updated policies KENANSVILLE — Duplin County officials celebrated decades of volunteer service, honored retiring employees, and discussed rapid growth and major infrastructure projects during the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday night. Harvey Knowles was named Duplin County’s recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Service […]
Butterball worker fired during cancer treatment sparks federal lawsuit
A federal disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on April 1, is putting Butterball, LLC’s Mount Olive operations under scrutiny, alleging the company failed to accommodate an employee undergoing cancer treatment and unlawfully terminated her in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to the EEOC, the case […]
Students saddle up for a day of discovery at AgFest
AgFest at the University of Mount Olive brought together more than 2,000 students to explore the wide world of ag — from farming and food production to science, business and beyond. With hands-on exhibits, industry connections, and a closer look at real career paths, the next generation got a taste of how agriculture continues to […]
Wallace Christian Academy to add middle school by August
Wallace Christian Academy (WCA) is expanding to include a middle school starting August 2026. “God gave Poston Baptist Church the vision in January 2021 to start a private Christian school in our community. Since then, members of the church and the local community have continued to invest their time, talents, resources, finances, and prayers to […]
Duplin farmers face dry conditions, shifting crop prices as planting season begins
As planting season approaches, local farmers are weighing crop prices, dry conditions and evolving regulations that could shape decisions in the months ahead. Della King, an N.C. Cooperative Extension agent specializing in field crops, says those factors are already influencing how growers prepare for the season. One early indicator this year is crop prices. King […]
Airport expansion signals major growth for Wallace’s future
WALLACE — Exciting developments are underway at the Wallace-Pender Airport, as town leaders and aviation officials work together to position Wallace as a key player in eastern North Carolina’s growing regional economy. Mayor Pro Tem Francisco Rivas-Diaz, who also serves on the airport commission, says the momentum behind the airport’s expansion reflects a broader vision […]
Chamber gathering spotlights growth, new businesses
WALLACE — Members of the Wallace Chamber of Commerce gathered in the ballroom of the River Landing Clubhouse on March 19 and heard from local leaders about the rapid growth coming to the area. Wallace Town Manager Rob Taylor told the group that businesses rumored to be coming to town for years are finally coming […]
Mount Olive commissioner files lawsuit alleging board misconduct
Delreese Simmons seeks compensatory and punitive damages over alleged defamation and interference MOUNT OLIVE — A newly filed lawsuit by Mount Olive Commissioner Delreese Simmons is drawing renewed scrutiny to longstanding divisions within the town’s leadership, raising competing claims about misconduct and the limits of elected officials’ conduct. Simmons filed a complaint in Wayne County […]
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