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

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