Located about midway between Raleigh and Wilmington, Mount Olive is a charming small town home to the University of Mount Olive. The self-proclaimed pickle capital of North Carolina, Mount Olive is also home to the Mount Olive Pickle Company and hosts the annual North Carolina Pickle Festival every year.

Mount Olive offers residents a tranquil living environment, along with an array of small-town amenities and suburban conveniences. Downtown Mount Olive is part of a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places, while multiple national retailers and chain restaurants line U.S. 117 Alt. Quick access to U.S. 117 makes commuting and traveling from Mount Olive simple.