Congressman Greg Murphy to hold open house next week
Congressman Greg Murphy will hold an open house Wednesday afternoon open to the third district constituents.
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USMC Ball season is here: The more you know
USMC Ball Season is here and that said, we are under one month away from the 244th Birthday of the most elite fighting force in all of the lands, the United States Marine Corps. Within this piece are some tips, suggestions and last minute “the more you know, the better you,” are pointers.
Read moreAmerican Legion Post damaged during Hurricane Florence to receive disaster funding
American Legion Post 64 will receive funding for damages from Hurricane Florence this week.
Read moreBrigade Boys & Girls Club Brigade Invitational Golf Tournament comes to Onslow County for the first time
(Jacksonville, N.C.)– Attention all Golf Enthusiast! Richlands Piggly Wiggly is proud to present the inaugural, Brigade Boys & Girls Club Brigade Invitational Golf Tournament. This instant fall classic will be hosted at the Jacksonville Country Club on Friday September 6th and proceeds will benefit eight Brigade Boys & Girls Club sites throughout Onslow County. This is the first year having
Read more“Scam Likely” Series: Debt Collection Scam Vol. 1 No. 1
Vol. 1. No. 1 “Scam Likely” Series. Debt Collector Scams are on the rise amongst many other types of scamming methods. In this article, consumers are provided with tools to combat and prevent being victims of Debt Collection Scammers as well as how to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the State’s Attorney General.
Read moreDown East Cyclists pedal to the metal this weekend on a 100KM trek
Down East Cyclist are hitting the pedals again this weekend on a 100KM trek through Onslow County this weekend. The cyclist will start their ride on Saturday morning, July 27, 2019 and want motorist to be aware in advance that more cyclist than normal will be on the roadways and to please take caution for the safety of all.
Read moreOcean City Jazz Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
History, superb music and the beach come
together as the award-winning Ocean City Jazz Festival marks its 10th anniversary with
a bang. The slogan of the festival is “Jazz with a Higher Purpose” and the gala weekend
is slated for July 4-7, 2019.
Independence Day Celebrations kick off today in the Coastal Region: Where to go and how to be safe
Independence Day is only one day away and celebrations begin here in the Coastal Region today! Where to go, when to go and how to be safe? Open it to read it. Be safe and have a joyous time with friends and family!
Read moreLane closures on Hwy 17 in Holly Ridge this week
HRPD urges motorists to prepare for lane closures this week along HWY 17 & 50 Corridor this week.
Read moreHumphrey Farm is turning up the excitement for Independence Day weekend
Humphrey Farm and Emerald Owl Productions are partnered up for an Independence Day Celebration that will light up your holiday weekend with a splash, foam, food, family fun and lights!
Read moreOff the pews and into the sun: Worship services this summer on NTB
(SNEADS FERRY, NC)- Sneads Ferry Presbyterian Church is taking church outside this summer hosting three worship services at Beach Access #2 in North Topsail Beach. Pastor Bill Young extends a warm welcome to all near and far for a relaxed church service to Worship On The Beach with music and a sermon. Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 8am Sunday, August 4, 2019 at
Read moreNorth Topsail Beach faces a tax increase in continued hurricane relief
NTB faces a tax rate increase to $.41 from $.34 cents as a result of the devastation lingering from Hurricane Florence. The proposed budget inside and copies available at NTB Town Hall.
Read moreURGENT: Burn ban issued for 18 ENC counties including Onslow and surrounding areas
RALEIGH – Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and canceled all burning permits for the following counties in Eastern North Carolina: Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Dare, Duplin, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington. The burning ban went into effect at 5
Read moreTRAGIC: Swansboro by Sail Capt. victim of a drowning incident Thursday evening
Friday, May 24, 2019, the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office issued a release in regards to a call at approximately 5:30pm on May 23, 2019 to assist with a drowning that occurred in Swansboro. The victim, a 55-year-old white male was recovered in the late afternoon in the intracoastal waterway near the Hwy 24 bridge in Swansboro. Preliminary investigation reveals that
Read moreMan arrested on allegations of fraudulent business practice for incomplete hurricane repairs
On May 8, 2019 Onslow County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from a citizen reporting that he had hired Matthew Dean Williams to do repair work on his residence after Hurricane Florence, but the work never was done. The General Crimes Unit of the Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident and determined that Williams had committed the same acts on previous
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