📍 Serving Wayne County, Duplin County & Mount Olive, NC
Independent Local Journalism · Wayne County & Duplin County, NC

Category: Local News

316 articles
Iran War Costs U.S. Over $40 Billion as Fighting Continues, Officials Say
Local News

Iran War Costs U.S. Over $40 Billion as Fighting Continues, Officials Say

U.S. defense officials reveal Iran war expenses topping $40 billion, with ongoing strikes and tense negotiations continuing in 2026.

Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Tehran as Iranians Volunteer to Defend Country Amid War
Local News

Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Tehran as Iranians Volunteer to Defend Country Amid War

Over 300,000 Iranians gathered in Tehran pledging to take up arms in a government-backed rally amid ongoing war and U.S. sanctions.

National Park Service Warns Trump Arch Could Harm DC Monuments, Construction to Proceed
Local News

National Park Service Warns Trump Arch Could Harm DC Monuments, Construction to Proceed

The National Park Service flags potential damage to DC landmarks from Trump’s arch, but construction is set to continue despite preservationist concerns.

Ilhan Omar Introduces Bill to Cut ICE Funding and Support Affected Communities
Local News

Ilhan Omar Introduces Bill to Cut ICE Funding and Support Affected Communities

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar proposes a bill to block $140bn in ICE funding, redirecting it to communities harmed by immigration raids.

House Democrats Join Republicans to Make Trump’s Fraud Unit Permanent
Local News

House Democrats Join Republicans to Make Trump’s Fraud Unit Permanent

Over 140 House Democrats side with Republicans to enshrine Trump’s National Fraud Enforcement Division amid Minnesota fraud probe.

Trump Administration Spent $9.5 Billion Paying Federal Workers Not to Work in 2025
Local News

Trump Administration Spent $9.5 Billion Paying Federal Workers Not to Work in 2025

In 2025, President Trump’s administration paid $9.5 billion to federal workers on leave under a program aimed at shrinking government.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration’s New Mail-In Voting Restrictions
Local News

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration’s New Mail-In Voting Restrictions

The Supreme Court halts Trump administration’s attempt to limit mail-in voting, preserving current ballot delivery rules before November 2026 elections.

NYC Mayor Mamdani and AG James Sue to Block Trump Rule Denying Immigrants Over Welfare Use
Local News

NYC Mayor Mamdani and AG James Sue to Block Trump Rule Denying Immigrants Over Welfare Use

New York City Mayor Mamdani and AG Letitia James sue to stop Trump administration's expanded public charge rule targeting immigrants' access to benefits.

Muslim Voters Back El-Sayed Despite Clash Over Social Issues in Michigan Senate Race
Local News

Muslim Voters Back El-Sayed Despite Clash Over Social Issues in Michigan Senate Race

Michigan Muslim voters wrestle with El-Sayed’s liberal views but still support him for stronger community representation.

10 Surprising US Cities Where Home Prices Are Actually Falling in 2026
Local News

10 Surprising US Cities Where Home Prices Are Actually Falling in 2026

Despite a flat national market, these 10 US cities are seeing home prices fall in 2026—most aren’t where you’d expect.

Mount Olive Chronicle

Independent local news for Wayne County, Duplin County, and the greater Mount Olive community in eastern North Carolina. Founded to serve the people and neighborhoods that deserve consistent, credible coverage.

📧 news@mountolivechronicle.com

📍 Mount Olive, North Carolina 28365

Sections

About

Legal

Search

© Mount Olive Chronicle. All rights reserved. Independent journalism for eastern North Carolina. Not affiliated with the former Mount Olive Tribune.