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Mount Olive Tribune · Mount Olive, NC
Nearby: Mount Olive, NCThe Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual Mount Olive Christmas Parade in downtown Mount Olive. This year, the parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Each year, the chamber board of directors selects an individual to serve as the grand marshal. The chosen person is someone who went above and beyond and made a difference in the community. Mount Olive Chamber President Julie Beck stated, “This year, the task of choosing one person was next to impossible. We have three companies in our community celebrating milestone anniversaries, and we simply could not choose one person. For the first time ever, we will have three grand marshals. The three companies have been celebrating anniversaries all year long, and it seemed appropriate to recognize leaders from all three at the Mount Olive Christmas Parade.
Mount Olive Tribune · Mount Olive, NC
Nearby: Mount Olive, NCMOUNT OLIVE — Science moved outdoors on Friday, Oct. 23, when nearly 900 third graders from Wayne and Duplin counties gathered on the University of Mount Olive campus for the 9th Annual STEM on the Green. The young scientists came from nine schools. Carver, Spring Creek, Eastern Wayne, Northeast, and Rosewood represented Wayne County, while Duplin County sent students from North Duplin, Warsaw, Kenansville, and BF Grady. “STEM on the Green has grown into a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and community. What began as a bold initiative to bring science to life for local students has become one of our most impactful annual traditions, where learning leaps off the page and into real life,” said Dr. Sara Lahman, professor of biology and STEM outreach coordinator. More than 36 stations covered the lawn, each one a chance to build, test, investigate, and imagine.
Mount Olive Tribune · Mount Olive, NC
Nearby: Mount Olive, NCMOUNT OLIVE — Six University of Mount Olive students and alumni were among 5,816 FFA members to receive the prestigious American FFA Degree this year. It is the highest honor that the National FFA Organization awards, and fewer than 1% of members earn this recognition. Requirements for the degree include holding a State FFA Degree and maintaining active membership, completing at least three years of secondary agricultural education, operating an outstanding Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), completing 50 hours of community service, and maintaining a satisfactory scholastic record. Recipients receive the degree’s signature gold key and chain upon earning the American FFA Degree. For students working toward that goal, UMO sponsors travel expenses to the National FFA Convention. “The American FFA Degree is recognized throughout the agricultural industry as being bestowed upon students who excel in leadership, agricultural knowledge, and work ethic.
Times-Georgian · Cary, NC
Nearby: Cary, NCCarrollton High School junior Drew Woznicki took home the Class 7A individual state title Saturday, and the Trojans also took home the state championship as a team on their home course.Woznicki’s time of 15:54.47 was the fastest time across all classifications. His victory also makes him the second boy in school history to win an individual state cross country title, joining Carl Doss, who accomplished the feat in 1970.Other placers for Carrollton were Camp Jennings (16:13.55, 6th), Stephen Woznicki (16:35.28, 10th), Dash Brackin (16:39.34, 13th), Will Rogers (17:22.09, 37th), Jet Richardson (17:24.94, 43rd) and Linden Griffen (18:46.00, 125th).Drew Woznicki stuck around third place for the majority of the race but made a push in the final stretch to overtake the runners in front of him to win the title.“I knew that both of the guys in front of me went out way faster than everyone else in the race, so I knew they were way more tired than me,” Woznicki said.
Up & Coming Weekly · Fayetteville, NC
Nearby: Fayetteville, NCWhether you’ve just touched down in Fayetteville or have been wanting to meet new people, The Sip Room has an answer to the often-cited difficulty of making new friends as an adult. The wine and champagne bar will be holding a Sip & Make Friends event on Thursday, Nov. 12 at their location on 106 Hay Street. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., so feel free to slip in after work to mingle with like-minded people. No pre registration is required. There’s no need to reserve a spot to participate; simply come as you are and keep your mind open to new connections. If mingling doesn’t come naturally to you, The Sip Room has you covered. They’ll have seat changes and conversation cards to ensure everyone gets acquainted with some new faces and has ample topics for conversation.
Up & Coming Weekly · Fayetteville, NC
Nearby: Fayetteville, NCHistory in Fayetteville does not always announce itself. Sometimes it pours coffee, screens an independent film, opens a gallery, or welcomes a congregation through doors used by generations before it. Preservation North Carolina will bring those connections into view Saturday, Nov. 14, during its first Historic Fayetteville Ramble. The self-guided event will open a collection of residential, religious, institutional and cultural properties spanning the 18th through 20th centuries, including several spaces not routinely available to the public. The Ramble runs from noon to 4 p.m., followed by light refreshments and a short program from 4 to 5 p.m. at the MacPherson House Bed & Breakfast. Participants are encouraged to begin at First Presbyterian Church, where check-in will take place. They will receive digital information in advance and a printed program on event day, then may explore the route at their own pace.
Fortress of Solitude · Kinston, NC
Nearby: Kinston, NCWhile Jaime Pressly has played dozens of comedic ‘Southern spitfires’ over the years, don’t make the mistake of thinking she’s typecast herself into a trailer-trash-chic corner. Of course, we all love Joy Turner from My Name Is Earl, but did you know that she has dozens of other acting credits? With a couple of 2026 releases (Last Shot and Leanne) and more to come, including season 2 of Hulu’s All’s Fair on November 4, her career shows no signs of slowing down. But how did she go from gymnastics to modeling to Hollywood actress? And what are the projects that are keeping her busy? Let’s break down her career highlights decade by decade so you get the full picture. Jaime Pressly’s Early Life in the 1980s: Growing Up in Kinston, North Carolina Image Credit: New Line Cinema, CineTel Pictures, MG Entertainment Jaime Elizabeth Pressly was born on July 30, 1977, and raised in the small town of Kinston, North Carolina.
Out · Durham, NC
Nearby: Durham, NCIn 2005, I was 24 years old, living in San Francisco, playing in a band, and beginning to realize that the thing that had once made me feel free was slowly becoming the thing that might destroy me. George W. Bush had just won a second term, the war in Iraq continued, and the political climate felt increasingly hostile to the queer communities that had given me a sense of purpose and belonging. San Francisco was a place of extraordinary queer history, culture, and possibility, and I was grateful to be part of it. But I was also navigating my own identity, carrying a great deal of unresolved fear and shame from my upbringing in the conservative South. Drinking had become a way to quiet some of that fear, even as it was beginning to take on a life of its own. I had spent years searching for freedom, and in many ways, I'd found it. What I hadn't figured out was how to feel comfortable in my own skin.
The NewsHouse · Durham, NC
Nearby: Durham, NCskip to main content Go to homepage" Main Website Logo This is the Hamburger/Menu icon Volleyball Outside hitters are red hot as volleyball falls to Duke on the road SU volleyball falls to Duke Stamey and Laurio highlight competitive performance against Blue Devils on the road. Story by Connor Sturniolo Published: November 2, 2026 Photo by Sophia Shen, The Duke Chronicle Duke outside hitter Nataly Moravec hits the ball past Syracuse’s block during Sunday’s match in Durham, N.C. DURHAM, N.C. – After both hitting negative against North Carolina Friday, Kiernan Stamey and Marie Laurio took their Sunday? match with Duke as an opportunity: rack up as many kills as possible against the Blue Devils. By the end of the second set, they had already combined for 26 successful attacks after only totaling 8 against the Tar Heels.
