Hampstead
Hampstead, NC · Health
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Onslow Senior Services moving to newly renovated enrichment center
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Onslow County Senior Services is preparing to move into a newly renovated facility along Richlands Highway. The department’s current temporary location at 4955 Richlands Highway will close to the public September 3 and 4 as staff move to the new Onslow Enrichment Center at 4024 Richlands Highway.
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Rally in Jacksonville presses for justice over Camp Lejeune water contamination
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Congressman Greg Murphy joined families, veterans and advocates in Jacksonville for a rally calling for justice for people impacted by the Camp Lejeune water contamination. Murphy said thousands of service members, military families and civilian employees were exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune...
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Rally in Jacksonville presses for justice over Camp Lejeune water contamination
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Congressman Greg Murphy joined families, veterans and advocates in Jacksonville for a rally calling for justice for people impacted by the Camp Lejeune water contamination. Murphy said thousands of service members, military families and civilian employees were exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune...
Sampson Independent
Digital literacy clinics bring tech help to Roseboro library
The Roseboro Public Library welcomed several senior citizens Monday who were there to get help with their phones, as N.C. Cooperative Extension staff work to provide technology education through twice-monthly digital literacy drop-in clinics at Sampson County libraries. Sydney Knowles is a digital navigator with the Cooperative Extension office, and...
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Carolina Beach details wastewater upgrades, inspection results
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Carolina Beach has released its annual wastewater report, which details the operation of the town’s water treatment plant and collection system from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The system includes 15 lift stations, 30 miles of gravity sewer lines and 5 miles...
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Three coastal Novant Health hospitals win national heart, stroke care awards
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Three coastal North Carolina hospitals have received national recognition from the American Heart Association for their stroke and heart failure care. The annual Get With the Guidelines awards honor facilities that meet clinical standards for patient outcomes, complication rates, and treatment times. The recognized regional facilities...
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The fight moves to the gates: Camp Lejeune water survivors organize Wednesday march for justice
For Camp Lejeune toxic water survivors, the fight for justice is far from over. On Wednesday, it moves to within steps of the main gate of the installation where the water contamination sickened as many as a million Marines, civilians, and their families. On Wednesday, survivors and supporters will gather...
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‘It would be 2424’: Camp Lejeune families demand action on claims backlog
For decades, young Marine families struggled to understand why pregnancies were ending in stillbirths, or why newborns were dying just hours after delivery. Local clergy and community organizations donated this dedicated plot of land so families could give their babies a proper burial. Today, those rows of small headstones are a stark reminder of families who say they were left without answers.
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New ICU medical director named at Onslow Memorial Hospital
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Onslow Memorial Hospital announced that Dr. Kevin Price has joined the facility as the new Intensive Care Unit medical director. According to a press release, a board-certified surgeon specializing in surgical critical care, Dr. Price brings extensive experience in managing high-performing medical teams. He is expected to focus on delivering personalized […]
WilmingtonBiz
Public To Weigh In Thursday On Competing New Hanover Hospital Plans
Three major healthcare systems are competing for permission to develop acute care beds in New Hanover County, and the public hearing for the review cycle will take place on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Arboretum Education Center, 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington. Those wishing to offer public comment may...
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Women to Watch Awards Finalists – Health
“It is very rewarding to help families throughout all the stages of raising children. From navigating the stressors of caring for a newborn, to completing that same child’s sports physical when they’re a teenager, establishing relationships with my families is a major highlight. It feels like we grow together. Because of this connection, when challenges arise, there is a bond already established; this helps put families at ease during hard times.”
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Wilmington-area nurses join North Carolina's Great 100 for 2026
Two Wilmington-area women are among the North Carolina Great 100 Nurses for 2026. Savannah Cribb, a registered nurse in the professional nursing resource team at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and Meagan Jones, manager of quality and outcomes and nursing supervisors at Novant Health Pender Medical Center, were both included in this year’s list. Cribb, who has been a nurse for eight years, initially pursued a career in nursing because it offered many opportunities to make a difference. “There are so many different career paths you can take with nursing,” she explained. Growing up, Jones wasn’t sure what she wanted to do, but, like Cribb, she wanted the opportunity to make a difference. “As I learned more about nursing, I realized that it really had everything that I was looking for in one profession,” she said. The passion, leadership, advocacy, and education Jones was looking for also provided her with an opportunity to serve her community, and Jones has now been a nurse for 16 years. For their dedication and leadership, both women were nominated by leaders in their field for the honor of being one of the state’s Great 100 Nurses. To be nominated, a nurse must
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Wilmington Health to shut down urology services
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington Health will close its urology department to patients at the end of the month. According to a spokesperson with Wilmington Health, the department is set to close on Monday, Aug. 31, at all three locations across the Cape Fear region. The department’s five providers served...