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. […]
Victor Thomas Parker Jr., a resident of Magnolia, was found not guilty by a jury in Duplin County Superior Court following a brief deliberation of less than an hour. This verdict came after an intense four-day murder trial that concluded on April 17. According to a media release from the office of attorney Kennedy L. […]
WARSAW — Last week’s town board for the town of Warsaw addressed some key governance and procedural issues that sparked internal debate among commissioners and prompted critical public commentary. A central point of contention was the approval process for the meeting agenda. Initially, a motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda as it […]
KENANSVILLE — Last week, the Board of County Commissioners started their monthly meeting with County Manager Bryan Miller, thoroughly explaining the tax revaluation process. Miller explained that under the Machinery Act, North Carolina requires all counties to reassess the value of all real estate for tax purposes at least once every eight years, which includes […]
The Wallace Town Council convened for their regular meeting at the Wallace Women’s Club last Thursday, where the board discussed the town’s ongoing development and upcoming Strawberry Festival. The meeting also featured an update on a shell building in one of the town’s industrial parks and the introduction of a new interim finance director. Scotty […]
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