Mount Olive Coverage

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The Town of Mount Olive is located in Wayne County. The interchange of Highway 55 and U.S. Route 117 is situated in the northwestern corner of the town.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence in September 2018, a section of Highway 55 was closed due to flooding. The community also saw strong winds that downed trees.

Lead water pipes need to be replaced nationwide. NC small towns are struggling with the cost

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to replace more than 9 million lead water pipes across the country, but it's a large lift for some small towns like Mount Olive.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Lead water pipes need to be replaced nationwide. NC small towns are struggling with the cost

Mount Olive residents frustrated after broken trash truck forces trash pileup for a week

The one trash truck serves nearly 25,000 residents in the town, which took over trash collection in July in order to help the town save money

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Mount Olive residents frustrated after broken trash truck forces trash pileup for a week

Water turned off in Mount Olive as water main leak repaired

While the water will return Monday morning, residents will be under a boil water advisory until Tuesday.

Mount Olive officers recover from high-speed chase injuries

Two Mount Olive police officers are now out of the hospital after being injured in a crash on Saturday night.

Mount Olive police stand by chase that ended in crash injuring two officers

Two Mount Olive police officers are now out of the hospital after being injured in a crash.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Mount Olive police stand by chase that ended in crash injuring two officers

Mt. Olive cancels NYE Pickle Drop

"We are heartbroken that we will not ring in the New Year in our usual dilly fashion."

Mt. Olive Pickle Company employee 'severely injured' after getting hand trapped in equipment

Company officials told WRAL News they are still investigating the incident, in which the employee's hand and arm became trapped in a mechanical seeder.

Cory Dinkel, WRAL multiplatform producer

Mt. Olive Pickle Company employee 'severely injured' after getting hand trapped in equipment

Young child among 2 people killed in Mount Olive head-on collision

A deadly head-on collision closed a portion of Kelly Springs Road for hours on Saturday, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Young child among 2 people killed in Mount Olive head-on collision

Man arrested after carjacking Mount Olive police officer's patrol car

A Warsaw man was arrested on Saturday night after police say he hijacked a patrol car and led police on a high-speed chase.

WITN Web Team

Man arrested after carjacking Mount Olive police officer's patrol car

Mount Olive rings in the New Year with famous pickle drop

One of the most 'dill-lightful' events of the year in Mount Olive is returning before the end of 2021.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

Mount Olive rings in the New Year with famous pickle drop

Pickle drop returns to Mt. Olive

One of the most 'dill-lightful' events of the year in Mount Olive is returning before the end of 2021 with live music, food trucks and more.

Mt. Olive Pickle Company expanding after $22 million in upgrades

'Project Butter' is helping a prominent company based in eastern North Carolina expand to a new facility.

Mount Olive town hall damaged in electrical fire

A fire broke out in an office at the Mount Olive Town Hall. After about 15 minutes, firefighters were able to bring the flames under control - and were left to survey the damage.

Fire does $100,000 in damage to Mount Olive town hall

A fire at Mount Olive Town Hall on Monday has caused an estimated $100,000 in damages that could take months to repair.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Fire does $100,000 in damage to Mount Olive town hall

Mount Olive cancels North Carolina Pickle Festival amidst pandemic

The festival will still offer virtual events.

Kevin Kuzminski, WRAL multiplatform producer

Mount Olive cancels North Carolina Pickle Festival amidst pandemic

Mt. Olive Pickle drops of the past

The annual Mt. Olive Pickle Drop on New Year's Eve was canceled this year, but you can still relive the fun of the four previous drops. This New Year's Eve tradition was created by Mt. Olive Pickle, which was founded in Mount Olive more than 90 years ago. (Courtesy of Mt. Olive)