The Buzz Around Wayne County

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July 2025!

06/29/2025

Mt. Olive Pickle Parlor Opens in
Downtown Mount Olive

MOUNT OLIVE, NC—Mt. Olive Pickle celebrates the grand opening of its new Pickle Parlor in downtown Mount Olive today.
“We have looked forward to this moment for many years – opening a store that provides an immersive, Mt. Olive Pickle-themed experience,” said Lynn Williams, public relations manager for Mt. Olive Pickle. “Opening it in downtown Mount Olive just makes it even better. We believe it will be good for us and for the town.”
The new store, located at 109 N. Center Street, builds on the merchandise and pickle offerings found in the company’s tiny, 600 square-foot gift shop operated for decades at Mt. Olive’s headquarters at the Corner of Cucumber & Vine. But it will offer much more.

In addition to a wider variety of branded and non-branded pickle-themed merchandise, the parlor shares much of the company’s nearly 100-year-history. On display will be artifacts, images, and highlights of employees, shareholders and events over the years. Visitors will also be able to view the company’s 14-minute, award-winning tour video in the history room, which is a simulated pickle barrel that also features a history timeline.
Perhaps the store’s most striking feature is the pickle bar – hence the name of the store, Pickle Parlor.

“We’ll have daily pickle tastings, we’ll sell soft drinks from the soda fountain and canned Pickle Sodas made by R & R Brewing,” Ms. Williams said. “We’ll also offer pickle-flavored snacks, like chips.”
The store’s design takes cues from the time of Mt. Olive Pickle’s founding in the 1920s, with its simulated punched tin ceiling, schoolhouse lights, the pickle bar and its ornate cabinetry. The design is also based on Mt. Olive’s brand colors.

“The green shades from our labels, the black of our logo, the bright yellow from our caps are all present inside and outside the store,” Ms. Williams said. “It’s visually obvious that this is the pickle place downtown.”

The store was designed by Holt Experiential Group of Kernersville, with graphic work by Charles Akins of Akins Studios in Columbia, SC. Akins designed the company’s 90th anniversary publication 10 years ago, and Holt used that to help inform what the store should look like. The general contractor is Heritage Building Solutions of Goldsboro.

“A huge shout out to these firms, and to the many others who helped bring the store to life,” Williams said. “We know the store will be a hit for our pickle fans, and we are hopeful it will have a positive impact on downtown Mount Olive.”

Ms. Williams said in recent years the company’s original gift shop drew over 10,000 visitors annually, and expectations are that number will rise with the Pickle Parlor’s opening.

“My favorite part of the store is the ribbon of images that grace the upper walls all around the store,” she said. “The goal is that anyone from Mount Olive, or who worked for Mt. Olive over the years, will see someone in those pictures they know.”

The new store’s hours will mirror that of the original gift shop – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Mt. Olive Pickle Company was established in 1926 by local business people hoping to create a new market for area farmers. Today, it is the best-selling brand of pickles, peppers and relishes in the United States, with over 1,400 employees at three manufacturing plants in Wayne County.

06/26/2025

The Buzz will be delivered and mailed throughout Wayne County today. Thanks to our advertisers and readers for making it possible. You can also read the complete print edition on-line at
www.thebuzzaroundwaynecounty.com

Wayne County Animal Advocates-NC
Hot Dogs, Cool Hearts!

Summer is heating up, and so are the snuggle skills of these four-legged, tail-wagging professionals at Wayne County Animal Services in Goldsboro!

Looking for a beach buddy who doesn’t hog the sunscreen? A hiking pal who thinks every squirrel is a life-or-death situation? Or maybe a BBQ guest who absolutely WILL steal a hot dog when no one's looking? These pups (and some very opinionated cats) are ready to turn your summer from “meh” to “OMG IS THAT A DOG IN SUNGLASSES?!”

Adoption fees? Practically a steal: Includes spay/neuter, microchip, rabies vaccination, heartworm testing and age-appropriate vaccines.
Dogs: $65
Cats: $65 (yes, they’re just as fabulous)
Adoption: cheaper than air conditioning and 10x more loyal.
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919-731-1439

Endless tail wags and judgmental cat stares included. BYO treats.

06/21/2025

06/06/2025

From the Wayne County Sheriff's Office

PRESS RELEASE
DATE: 6/6/2025

As a result of an investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of
Investigations and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the following person has been arrested and charged as indicated:

NAME: Steven Alton Carlton
ADDRESS: 371 NorAm Road, Pikeville, NC
AGE: 33 RACE/SEX: W/M

CHARGES: Death by distribution through unlawful delivery of certain controlled substances, Possession of controlled substance on jail premises, Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver schedule I controlled substances.

BOND: No Bond

CASE OFFICER(s): North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations
Detective M. Gonzalez-Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
ARRESTING OFFICER: North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations

BRIEF NARRATIVE: On May 22, 2025, an overdose incident occurred at the Wayne County Jail. The overdose victim was identified as Christopher Czyzewski, 44-year-old W/M who was incarcerated inside the jail. Czyzewski was transported to Wayne UNC Hospital where he received treatment and later passed away on May 29th due to the drug overdose. Due to the nature of
the incident, Sheriff Larry Pierce immediately requested that the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation come in and assist on May 22.

During the investigation, Agents with NCSBI and Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office identified Steven Alton Carlton, also an inmate, as a suspect for distributing the controlled substances that led to Czyzewski overdose. On June 5, 2025,
Carlton was charged with the above listed charges by the NCSBI. At around 4:05 pm, on June 5, 2025, Wayne County Detention Staff were alerted to a medical emergency involving Steven Carlton by other inmates. Detention Staff responded and found Carlton suffering from an attempted su***de.

Detention staff immediately began rendering aid to Carlton, along with the Jail Nurse and Wayne County EMS were called to the jail. Emergency medical treatment was provided to Carlton, and he was transported to Wayne UNC Hospital for further treatment. This investigation is ongoing at this time.

05/29/2025

Our June Buzz Around Wayne County will be delivered throughout the area today. It can also be read in full on our website at www.thebuzzaroundwaynecounty.com, where we also have a bunch of great articles!

Below are some of the June comments from Wayne County residents with concerns about things happening around the area, as they SPEAK THEIR MIND!

HERE ARE THE TOP COMMENTS FOR JUNE:

I’m driving North on Capps Bridge Rd the other day. Speed limit is 45mph. Going around a curve and I take a double-take into the other lane. In the center, going South is an old man in an electric wheelchair! Are you kidding me? Someone is going to get killed!!

We're new to North Carolina, and would like to know when will they repave the road, in Pikeville, NC and
when are they're going to bring or build more businesses and have things to do in Pikeville.

Can they fill in these potholes that's all over town. Too busy adding roads and not fixing the current ones!

Whoever designed the new intersection at 581 and Buck Swamp Rd. needs to be suspended immediately and sent to rehab. Not putting in a right turn lane from the 581 northbound lane on to Buck Swamp Rd is asinine!

Please do something about home/property owner keeping their property clean. Junk is piled up all over the yard. The owners of all these abandoned homes boarded up in the community that no one will ever live in, should be torn down!

People crossing us-70 on foot is getting out of hand. Someone is going to get killed! They’re crossing to get to the new tent city behind Ollie’s, which needs to be addressed as well. The creek there is full of trash.

I wish we had parks/playgrounds/splash pads like Wilson, Kinston or on Base. The cement pad with water coming out of it is just a waste of time. And the playgrounds haven't been updated in a long time. And they don't have anything for special needs children.

The Buzz is really a great newspaper! I know for a fact that advertisers get results who are in it!

Gate Way needs a stop at the end of Kirkwood sidewalk. These seniors have to cross Berkeley to get on the bus. It could be put between Texas and the Mexican restaurants for our seniors that has to use public transportation.

3-way stop needed at Salem Church and Buck Swamp!

It would be so nice if we could get a nice large flower garden / park with benches and trails for people to walk thru and enjoy.

We need more handicapped parking that are van accessible Downtown.

Years back, the Wayne County Master Gardeners. . . . had beautiful maintained Butterfly Gardens. Each garden represented a butterfly wing. There were walkways wide enough for walking/wheelchairs near the gardens, also a nice bench. I was saddened (confused) to see the gardens go to the wayside!

What happened to WFMC? It was the only radio station in the black community that our elderly loved.

We need better parks and things for kids and things for teens today around here, and fix the big potholes!

They need to put some sidewalks all the way down Central Heights Road They have them everywhere else. it's so dangerous for people walking up and down this road!

Elderly people outside city limits in Wayne County should not have to pay for van transportation. What if they need it everyday? 10 dollars a day is too much especially if you only receive Social Security. And many of these people don’t qualify for Meals on Wheels!

I wish Vail Rd in Pikeville would stop being used as a drag strip. The same for Buck swamp Rd and Perkins Rd. You would think will all the law enforcement that live in this area there would be pay more attention to this. To the young man in the Camero who revs his engine in front of my house every weekday morning at 0620 we hear you. You can stop now!

We need a low cost spay/neuter clinic in this county and more Rabies Vaccination clinic events. We need funding for TNR and we need a larger shelter.

Need to paint new lines on all roads and paint yellow around all the medians in middle of roads so people can see at night and when it rains

Repurpose some of these vacant commercial properties and homes - offer incentives to developers to redevelop instead of overdeveloping our natural landscapes.

Where are the city limits on Patetown rd and Wayne Country Day Road? Why do people in the city have to pay property taxes and county taxes? Not right!

4-WAY STOPS. Either every crossroad should be 4 way or none at all. Drivers have the mind-set that all crossroads are 4 way and pull out in oncoming traffic. This is a real hazard that DOT needs to address.

We need a new skatepark. The current one was condemned when it was on base 15 years ago, and the ramps are even worse now!
We need a dog park on the edge of town. An open area like Kinston has. I don’t feel safe at Stoney Creek Park. Walking through the trees where homeless lives, just don’t feel safe to me. Maybe they could put some dog runs closer to the parking area in the open.

Fremont needs the sidewalk extended to the new library. It stops about two blocks before it.

Then there's the "homeless" panhandlers. Seems like they're on every corner of major intersections.

I wish Goldsboro had better entertainment for the entire family ...nothing to do here!

Why can't the unused train tracks be paved over?
More sidewalks/walkways/bikeways!

The intersection at the entrance to Cliffs of the Neuse State Park (Park Rd/Park Entrance Rd) should be a 4-way stop! Currently, traffic on Park Rd has to stop, and it's difficult to see traffic coming out of the park.

Splash pads needed and potholes filled!

05/26/2025

Remember those who have given their all for this day!

05/24/2025

Everyone is invited tonight to a FREE Memorial Day concert presented by Gaylon Pope and Sweetwater. Bring your entire family for a night of fun!

05/24/2025

Tonight 6:30 p.m. Free concert at Dee's Memorial Park, Pikeville. Gaylon Pope & Sweetwater!! Bring the entire family for a great time! Spread the news!

05/23/2025

Still time to register for your free tickets! You don't want to miss this!

05/17/2025

Today! Don't miss out on the bargains!

THE TIME IS FINALLY HERE! Our THRIFT SHOPPE grand opening!!! This Saturday - May 17!

We open at 9 AM with tons of exciting things throughout the day! 🎉🎉

9:08 AM:
Ribbon cutting with Beverly Weeks, Staff, Goldsboro's Miss Teen & and other special guests!

11AM to 1 PM:
Bluey and Bingo for all our kid o’s to enjoy 💙

11 AM to 2:30 PM:
Goldsboro Food Trucks - Skullies Street BBQ (such amazing food btw)

Come out and shop & enjoy all the festivities !! 🥳 2303 East Ash St. Goldsboro

Open until 6 PM ! Come celebrate with us! To God be the glory!!

05/15/2025

Please wish our Editor and one of our monthly contributors, a Happy, happy Birthday today, my wife, Mary Wroblewski!! Don't tell anyone but she's 72 years young today! 🤫