KENANSVILLE — The Duplin County Board of Education’s regular business meeting on May 6 included a special recognition for two students accepted into the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School, the oldest state-wide summer residential educational program in the nation. Eduardo Gonzalez of Wallace-Rose Hill High School and Maya Smith of Duplin Early College High School […]
WALLACE — Dating back to the early 1930s, the Carolina Strawberry Festival is a symbol of local pride and historied tradition. Today, it represents the heart and soul of Wallace, celebrating the town’s people and its agricultural roots. The festival has become a tool for giving back, a driver of economic and cultural vitality and […]
The streets of downtown Mount Olive came alive with cheerful energy as thousands gathered for the 2025 NC Pickle Festival. The event featured live music and captivating performances throughout the day. Participants reveled in the pickle-eating contest, cheering for Haley Yu, who was crowned pickle-eating champion, devouring 12 pickles. Hot on her heels were Kaitlynn […]
Harrells Christian Academy recently celebrated a sparkling milestone with the 20th annual Miss Harrells Christian Academy Pageant, recently held at the Newkirk Auditorium. This year’s theme, “What Dreams Are Made Of,” set the stage for a dazzling evening as students, families, and faculty gathered for an evening filled with grace, talent, and school spirit. The […]
Accounting students at the University of Mount Olive seized an opportunity to earn real-world experience by offering free tax preparation services to qualifying community members through the university’s Tillman School of Business Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (VITA) program. Student volunteers completed IRS tax law training and examinations to assist clients who may not be able […]
Whether you are a pickle lover or looking for a fun weekend outing, the 2025 North Carolina Pickle Festival is back and ready to relish the spotlight. From Friday, April 25 to Saturday, April 26, the town of Mount Olive will burst to life with delicious treats, toe-tapping tunes, and a ton of family-friendly activities. […]
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