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UPDATED: Jacksonville hazmat incident cleared
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — UPDATE: The area has been cleared by public safety crews and evacuated residents have been told that they can now return home. Officials say that the water is safe to drink and the area is safe. Jacksonville Public Safety officials are on scene of a...
UPDATE: Jacksonville public safety director says city working to confirm chemicals involved in spill
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Jacksonville’s public safety director tells WITN that their agency is working to confirm the chemicals involved in a water treatment plant spill that temporarily forced residents from an apartment complex. WITN has asked the city’s public safety department why it would not share what the...
Museum of the Marine groundbreaking this Friday
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — The Carolina Museum of the Marine announces the commencement of construction with its groundbreaking ceremony at 8:30 a.m. this Friday by the Eagle Globe and Anchor at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens. The groundbreaking ceremony will bring together distinguished guests, community leaders, veterans, active-duty service members, and supporters to witness the symbolic start […]
Ladybirds' season ends after loss to Dixon in 3A softball playoffs
BAILEY — The unfortunate reality, Scott Collie told his Southern Nash softball team, is that only one of the 64 teams that make the field for the state playoffs will go home happy, and that’s after winning a state championship. The rest will be disappointed. The Ladybirds became one of the disappointed teams on Wednesday night, as No. 7 seed Dixon came away with a 5-4 victory in the third...
Hope For The Warriors’ annual run is this Saturday
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Hope For The Warriors will host its 17th Annual Jacksonville Run For The Warriors, First Mile and Block Party this Saturday, which is also Armed Forces Day. The event will run from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will take place outside Hope For The Warriors office, located at […]
Groundbreaking held for new fire station in North Topsail Beach
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - One group of emergency responders will soon have a new home on Gray Street in North Topsail Beach. A groundbreaking was held for fire station #2 which will serve the southern half of the town. The project is expected to be complete by the spring of 2025.
Adoption First Animal Rescue presents: Monte Carlo Night
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Adoption First Animal Rescue is a nonprofit in Jacksonville who’s mission is to work with donors, volunteers, county shelters, community businesses, and individuals to lower the euthanasia rate. Since they began, they’ve saved over 6,000 dogs and cats!. Adoption First Animal Rescue is proud...
Peace Officers Memorial Day
A Peace Officers Memorial Observance Wednesday in Jacksonville will honor officers killed in the line of duty. It will begin at 10 a.m. at the Jacksonville Public Safety Remembrance Garden behind the Center for Public Safety. The event will include an honor guard, ceremonial music, gun salute and a wreath-laying.
ENC law enforcement agencies participate in Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina
The New Bern Police Department, K9 Chase, Havelock Police Department, and North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina on Tuesday. Each May, members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina carry the Flame of Hope through...
Cape Carteret board, public, hear town manager’s budget proposal
CAPE CARTERET — Cape Carteret Mayor Pro Tem Steve Martin said Monday night he believes Town Manager Frank Rush’s proposed $2.23 million 2024-25 budget is a good one for the town. Speaking after the board of commissioners’ monthly meeting in the town hall – during which Rush formally...
Parrot Head Club’s 21st Annual Beach Bike Poker Run is Saturday
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. — The Emerald Isle Parrot Head Club’s 21st Annual Beach Bike Poker Run will be this Saturday from 11:30-6 p.m. at the Emerald Club in Emerald Isle. The event is a fundraiser for Semper Fi and Americas Fund to enable children of wounded, ill or injured Marines to attend the Outdoor Odyssey Camp in Pennsylvania. Registration starts at The Emerald Club in Emerald Isle from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
Meet the mechanic that helps the Blue Angels soar
HAVELOCK, Craven County — The Blue Angels are always the main attraction at the Air Show at Cherry Point. Staff Sergeant Austin Powlenko is the main who keeps the jets operating at a high level. While the pilots get a lot of the focus, highly-skilled mechanics like Powlenko put...
Onslow County maintenance closing roadway outside Jacksonville
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The final of three drainage pipes will be installed in an Onslow County roadway, and construction starts Monday morning. The North Carolina Department of Transportation says crews will be installing a pipe on Blue Creek Road outside of Jacksonville. The roadway will be closed until...
10th annual Atlantic Beach Music Festival set for Saturday at The Circle
ATLANTIC BEACH — Dust off your dancing shows for the 19th annual Atlantic Beach Music Festival set for Saturday, May 18 on the boardwalk at The Circle. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and admission is free.
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