MOUNT OLIVE — For longtime firefighter Greg Wiggins, Mount Olive has always been home and now, after nearly five decades of service to the community, the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce is honoring him as Grand Marshal of the 2025 Christmas Parade on Dec. 6. “We are honored to recognize Greg for his longtime […]
WALLACE — Children laughing, people shopping and holiday cheer filled the area in and around the Wallace Depot Saturday night for the 2025 edition of Christmas at Twilight. Based on the reactions of everyone attending, the Depot was a hit serving as the new location for this year’s event. In addition to the always-popular opportunity […]
Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series about Duplin County’s journey into becoming wine country. Ask any farmer and they will tell you that being successful in the agriculture world requires the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions. It is that ability to adapt that began the journey to Duplin County […]
MOUNT OLIVE — What began as a few artists moving into a vacant downtown storefront has quickly grown into a creative spark — one that is drawing neighbors, curiosity, and a renewed sense of possibility to Mount Olive. About a month ago, a group of artists supported by the Arts Council of Wayne County began […]
There was just enough chill in the air to feel the holiday season coming on as The Southern Lights held premiere night at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina in Willard on Saturday evening. Children and adults alike could be heard echoing a chorus of “Wow” as they approached the event entrance. The Gardens, also […]
Warm weather and hometown spirit brought thousands to downtown Rose Hill for the two-day Poultry Jubilee held Friday and Saturday. An estimated 1,500 visitors gathered Friday evening to enjoy the popular wing cook-off and live band, while even larger crowds filled the streets on Saturday for a full day of festivities. A classic car show, […]
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