MOUNT OLIVE — Last week, Mayor Jerome Newton opened the Mount Olive town council meeting by establishing rules for acceptable behavior among attendees. He cautioned that commissioners who attack one another would receive warnings, and their speaking time would be limited. Following public comments, the board reappointed Julie Beck, Sondra Russell, Steve Martin, and Nydia Lopez […]
Meet Deputy County Manager Carrie Shields Each week, the Duplin Journal highlights a community member whose hard work and dedication exemplify the spirit of Duplin County. This week Duplin Journal invited Deputy County Manager Carrie Shields for a Q&A session. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, local governments play a crucial role in fostering economic growth […]
MOUNT OLIVE — The town of Mount Olive is among the recipients of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Community Development Block – Infrastructure (CDBG-I) grants announced last week by Governor Josh Stain and DEQ, receiving a total of $7,363,920 for sewer improvements. The first grant, in the amount of $2,957,800, will finance […]
MOUNT OLIVE — Hundreds of Latinos gathered at the St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Mount Olive on Sept. 15 for the church’s Fall Festival Kermes in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The area adjacent to the church was transformed into a vibrant, colorful space where families gathered to celebrate and help raise […]
MOUNT OLIVE — Agricultural roots run deep for NC Farm Families executive director, Chad Herring. The third-generation pig farmer who raises newly-weaned pigs on his family farm in Mount Olive has been championing to educate people about the pig industry. “My uncle got nine feeder pigs in 1965 on a 4-H project and over the […]
It was an exciting weekend for Mount Olive, as warmer weather and the love for everything pickles brought thousands of visitors to celebrate the annual North Carolina Pickle Festival, April 26 and 27. The festivities kicked off Friday and continued through Saturday with carnival rides, live music, vendors, and a full schedule of non-stop entertainment. […]
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