December is upon us, no sooner than usual, yet it always seems to be a surprise.  Instead of getting swept up in the hustle and bustle, and the hunt for the perfect gift…let it go, and settle for a simpler, calmer December. Use your talents and resources to bring your family to Jesus; give your family the gift of preparation through this sacred time of Advent, which this year begins on Sunday November 30 th . Advent signifies the preparation and anticipation of the birth of o

Barbie is two years old and weighs 20 lbs. She is spayed, house-trained and up to date on vaccines and heartworm and flea prevention. This sweet girl came from a hoarding situation. Barbie is spunky, shy at first and just wants love. She has to trust you first. Everything needs to be on her terms. Patience is important! She is good with other dogs and shows no interest in cats. If interested in adopting Barbie, put in an application on our website or call 919-222-0500 for mor

Event Details The New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop is an outdoor event.  Food trucks start serving and live music begins at 5pm. University of Mount Olive, 634 Henderson Street, Mount Olive, NC 28365, in front of the  George and Annie Dail Kornegay Arena Handicapped parking will be available Park anywhere on the  UMO Campus . Video screens will count down the last hours of 2025, from 5-7pm The pickle drops at 7pm sharp Fireworks will begin immediately after the pickle lands in the

The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Greg Wiggins has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Mount Olive Christmas Parade. Each year, the Christmas committee solicits nominations for this prestigious honor. Julie Beck, Mount Olive Chamber President stated, “We are honored to recognize Greg for his long-time commitment to the fire service and to our community. He served a total of 47 years in fire service including a few years at Smith Ch

Literacy Connections is celebrating a year of tremendous growth and inviting the community to renew or join its Friends of Literacy program as 2025 draws to a close. After more than a decade in its previous location, Literacy Connections relocated to Downtown Goldsboro, placing its programs in the heart of the community where students, families, and partners can more easily connect. The move provided a larger learning center for one-on-one tutoring, the Terrace Room event ven

A community gift – Child of the Promise -is now in its 18 th  year! This unique Broadway-style musical that chronicles God’s promise of a Messiah will be presented December 19-21 at the Paramount Theatre. Using contemporary music, Michael and Stormie Omartian (renowned author of numerous books on the power of prayer) have written scripture-based songs. The 60 cast/crew enhanced by an 11-piece orchestra bring life to the music and lyrics of COTP. This musical demonstrates the

Until a few years ago, I regarded the holiday season as a  necessary evil. I dreaded the spending, the family tensions, the pressure to please everyone, and the constant overindulgence that left me drained. Then something shifted. Maybe it was maturity, or maybe it was simply enough years of exhaustion. Either way - I decided to make a stand for myself. I was  done  with dreading the holidays and battling with expectations that stole the joy from the season. So, I slowed down

Some people living in area facilities might not have a Christmas if it weren’t for the Mental Health Association in Wayne County. Since 1960 the Association sponsors  Operation Santa Claus  to get gifts to individuals who are in rest homes or Goldsboro care facilities. About 15 care facilities will receive gifts after providing the Association with the names of individuals and what gifts that they would like to receive, along with their sizes. Gifts may be a robe, gown, pajam

Grateful, Thanks, Blessing, Prayer, Appreciate, Indebted; these are all words that are synonymous with the two holidays we celebrate in November, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.  This year more than ever, I feel the need for these words and the heartfelt feelings these words evoke.  As our military strives to rebuild and replenish its tools of war, it is simultaneously building up the mental and physical strength of the people that make up that grand machine tasked with the de

Literacy Connections is looking for people with a desire to help their neighbors grow and learn.  You can help by becoming a one-on-one tutor for an adult student. Tutors can meet with a student in person. Tutoring schedules are flexible in order to meet student’s and tutor’s needs.  We only ask for two hours a week! Tutors will gain teaching experience.  We provided training and support.  No prior teaching or tutoring experience necessary. Ongoing coaching and support is ava