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. […]
By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal MOUNT OLIVE — More than 2,500 students participated in the 2024 AgFEST last week held at Mount Olive University. The event featured interactive exhibits and informational booths highlighting careers in agriculture peppered throughout the campus. Students had the opportunity to learn about some of the newest technologies used in today’s […]
MOUNT OLIVE — A tragic accident at the Butterball plant in Mount Olive led to the death of a contractor on Thursday, Feb. 22. The contractor, whose name has not been released, died from injuries sustained during the accident. This incident is under investigation by the Department of Labor. According to Mindy Wharton, Butterball public […]
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