VISITORS
AGRIBUSINESS
Wikipedia defines agribusiness as “The business of
agricultural production. It includes agrichemicals, breeding,
crop production (farming and contract farming), distribution,
farm machinery, processing, and seed supply, as well as
marketing and retail sales.”
Calypso and surrounding
areas are mainly rural, agricultural areas. With the many
farmers and acres of farmland, turkey production, chicken
production and hog production, we definitely fall into the realm
of agribusiness.
Below is just a small list of retail
companies assisting in our local agribusiness ventures:
| BROCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY 102 S. FOURTH STREET CALYPSO, NC. 28325 252-373-8487 |
MONSANTO CO. 1512 NC 55 MOUNT OLIVE, NC. 28325 919-658-5015 |
| CALYPSO FARM SUPPLY 3036 N. US HWY 117 CALYPSO, NC. 28325 919-658-5530 |
SOUTHEASTERN GRAIN COMPANY 770 S. U.S. 117 ALT HWY. MOUNT OLIVE, NC. 28365 919-658-5748 |
| CASE FARMS 188 BROADHURST ROAD MOUNT OLIVE, NC. 28365 919-635-2390 |
SOUTHERN PRODUCE 111 W. CENTER STREET FAISON, NC. 28341 910-267-2582 |
| FARM FRESH PRODUCE,
INC. 209-213 W. MAIN STREET FAISON, NC. 28341 910-920-9874 |
SOUTHERN STATES CO-OP FERTILIZER OFFICE 191 COUNTY ROAD MOUNT OLIVE, NC. 28365 919-658-5592 |
AREA CHURCHES
The town of Calypso is home to many churches and religious
organizations. Visitors are invited to attend services and will
find a host of activities provided for all ages.
Calypso Baptist Church (132 E. Church Street, Calypso)
Calypso Presbyterian Church (106 SE Center
Street, Calypso)
Peace Baptist Church (323
E. Church Street, Calypso)
First Baptist Church
(403 E. Albritton Street, Calypso)
Mount Zion Church
of Deliverance Ministries (207 Odom Street, Calypso)
Calypso Holy Temple (405 Parker Street,
Calypso)
Iglesia Ebenezar (632 S US Hwy 117
Alternate, Calypso)
Saint Mary of the Angels
(3262 US Hwy 117 Bypass, Mount Olive)
The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (130 Mormon Church
Road, Mount Olive)
ATTRACTIONS
Albritton Park and Recreation Center
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
NC Pickle Festival
Bentonville
Battlefield
Meadow Christmas Lights
Mike’s Farm
Duplin Winery
Liberty Hall
Battleship North Carolina
CALYPSO THEN AND NOW...
Situated in the northern end of Duplin County, the Town of
Calypso offers a sense of small town living yet is convenient to
business, culture, and Interstate 40. Originally founded around
1890 as Goshen Grove, Calypso became a hub of farm families and
local produce. Cotton, tobacco, and produce found their way to
the Calypso Depot where they were shipped throughout the eastern
United States via the rail system. The Wilmington-Weldon
Railroad ran through the heart of town and provided easy access
for shipping goods.
Education has also been the heart of
the local community. Calypso received its first school in 1908
and is now within the North Duplin School District which has
received superior ratings across the board for its end of grade
testing. Community support for the local school system, school
athletics, and recreational leagues are found in the hearts of
the local citizens.
Conveniently located near Wilmington,
Raleigh, and Goldsboro, Calypso is a great place to begin a
small business, rear a family, or find the joy of a small town
feeling. With access to water, sewer, rail system, and natural
gas, this small town offers much to the prospective builder,
home buyer, or business owner. Local residents also enjoy a
newly renovated public park with a walking trail, youth
recreation leagues, a strong volunteer fire department and
ladies auxiliary, and a local senior citizens group for “Just
Older Youth.”
The best advice we can offer is to visit
Calypso, which is one of the best kept secrets in Duplin County.
SCHOOLS
Calypso is proud of the two schools within its community.
North Duplin Jr/Sr High School is a superior rated school
serving the Calypso community.
NDJHS was established in 1955, and has continually grown in size
and diversity. North Duplin has always been centered around
helping students reach their full potential and goals. Many of
North Duplin’s graduates have assumed leadership roles in the
communities in which they live. Here, sports are held close to
our hearts. The community has always been
supportive every step of the way. The students are determined
and do a great job of encouraging one another. Despite
challenges faced along the way, athletic students and
non-athletic students alike remember they are a team, a family,
and they must keep the faith through it all.
Fans and
supporters of the various sports offered at North Duplin come
from far and wide. North Duplin’s athletic history is a rich and
varied one. In 1972, North Duplin’s football team won the first
State Championship in the school’s history. In 1975, the
football team made it to the championship again but fell short
of the title. In 2007, the football team finished out the season
as state runner- up. Ten years later, our football program took us to the championship once again.
Although they finished out the regular season with a perfect
record, they fell short of bringing home the state title.
Basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, soccer, track, golf
and Iron Rebel offer the students a wide and varied selection of
sports activities.
Some highlights from
these activities include:
In 2013 and 2014, the girls
tennis teams finished out the season undefeated.
In 2014, the
school’s Varsity Boys Soccer team made it to the second round of
playoffs.
In 1987, the boys basketball team finished out the
season as State Runner- up, and in 1989, they gained the title
as Varsity Boys Basketball 1A State Champions.
In 2015,
North Duplin’s Varsity Softball team made history by winning its
first state title.
In 2014 and 2015, North Duplin’s Track
team finished the seasons as Eastern Regional Champions.
Clubs also offer students an opportunity to participate. Some of
the clubs students can choose from are:
Art
Fellowship
of Christian Athletes
Hosa
International NTHS
SADD-Students Against Drunk Driving
Herpetology
Student
Council
Battle of the Books
Chorus
Teacher Cadet
Science Olympiad
With an enrollment of approximately 500
students in grades 7-12, any North Duplin student has the
opportunity to participate in multiple sports and/or club
activities. At North Duplin we are serious when we say, “Once a
Rebel, always a Rebel!”
NORTH DUPLIN ELEMENTARY
North Duplin Elementary School is a Pre-K-6th grade school
built in 1974, serving a diverse population of approximately 650 students. The leadership team at NDE focuses on meeting the
needs of the 21st century learner in a community school setting.
There are four to five classrooms for each grade level, and
the staff has one of the lowest turnover rates in the county.
Extracurricular activities include Beta Club, Girls on the Run,
and Striders. The school also actively participates in Battle of
the Books, Geo-Bee, Young Authors, and Jump Rope for Heart. EPIC
is a parent/teacher group that is active in the school and hosts
an elaborate Fall Festival each year.
EMPLOYERS
Calypso is centrally located to many of the largest employers
in our region. From healthcare to education to agriculture and
more, our area is home to an array of career fields. The list
below features some of the largest employers near Calypso.
Vidant Duplin Hospital
Mount Olive Pickle Company
Duplin County Government
Duplin County Schools
Bay Valley
Foods
University of Mount Olive
Butterball
Cottle Farms
Burch Farms
Southern Produce
Wayne County Schools
Wayne
UNC Health
Georgia Pacific
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Hospitals
Vidant Duplin
Wayne UNC
Healthcare
Sampson Regional Medical Center
Family /Specialty Medical Centers
Mount Olive Family
Medicine Center (Walk-In Clinic Available)
Goshen Medical
Center (Locations in Duplin and Wayne County)
Pharmacies
Parker Drug (Mount Olive)
Mount Olive
Pharmacy (inside Piggly Wiggly)
Faison Pharmacy (inside
Piggly Wiggly)
Walgreens (Mount Olive)
Rite Aid (Mount
Olive)
WalMart (Mount Olive)
Dental Care
Faison Dental (Faison)
Stoppelbein and Hardison, DDS
(Warsaw)
Lane and Associates (Mount Olive)
Stiles Family
Dentistry (Kenansville)
Mount Olive Family Dentistry (Mount
Olive)
Vision Health
Mount Olive Eye
Care (Mount Olive)
Duplin Eye Associates (Kenansville)
Chiropractic Services
Mount Olive
Chiropractic Clinic (Mount Olive)
Duplin County Chiropractor
Center (Kenansville)
Wellness / Fitness Centers
Pope Wellness Center at University of Mount Olive (Mount Olive)
Fit 4 Life (Mount Olive)
CrossFit Mount Olive (Mount Olive)
Recreation and Wellness Center (Faison)
SHOPPING / DINING / LODGING
Calypso and the surrounding communities offer many
choices for fine and casual dining as well as locally owned
businesses. You’ll find a wonderful selection of shops and
merchants with an array of unique offerings.
Shops/Merchants
Calypso Wholesale
Duplin Fire Safety, Inc.
Calypso Farm Supply
Friendly Mart
Brewer Ace Hardware (Faison)
Turner Auto
Parts (Faison)
Piggly Wiggly Grocery and Deli (Mount Olive
and Faison)
Food Lion (Mount Olive)
WalMart of Mount Olive
Especially For You (Mount Olive and Goldsboro)
The Noun: A
Person’s Place for Things (Mount Olive)
Ashley Nicole Designs
(Mount Olive)
Buddy’s Jewelry (Mount Olive)
Sir Robert’s
Antiques (Mount Olive)
Dining
The
Bistro at Duplin Winery (Rose Hill)
The Country Squire
Restaurant and Winery (Kenansville)
The Mad Boar (Wallace)
Whitfield’s Barbecue (Faison)
Nhut’s Café (Faison)
Ribeye’s (Mount Olive)
Rita’s Place (Mount Olive)
Pizza
Village (Mount Olive)
Yummy Orient (Mount Olive)
El
Mazatlan (Mount Olive)
Maya Bistro (Mount Olive)
Ninja
Hibachi and Burgers (Mount Olive)
Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes, and
Fries (Mount Olive)
Breazeale Sugar Shack (Mount Olive)
Various Fast Food and Chain Restaurants
Lodging
The Sleep Inn of Mount Olive
The Vintage Inn at the Country
Squire
DIRECTIONS TO CALYPSO
We’re just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Triangle and the coast and everywhere in between. Calypso is located in northwestern Duplin County. U.S. Route 117 passes through the town, leading northeast 4 miles to Mount Olive and 18 miles to Goldsboro, and south 3 miles to Faison and 11 miles to Warsaw. U.S. Route 117 Connector leads southwest 5 miles to Interstate 40 at a point 70 miles north of Wilmington and 58 miles south of Raleigh.