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Richlands extends winning streak to 11 games with playoff victory
RICHLANDS – After starting off the season just 7-6, the Wildcats have gone on an incredible winning streak which they extended to 11 games with their 9-7 victory in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Playoffs on May 7 against Harnett Central. A big reason for the Wildcats’ win streak heading into the game was their pitching and defensive play which resulted in them not giving up more than three runs in a game during their last 10 games....
A noisy weekend ahead near Camp Lejeune
It’s going to get noisy near Camp Lejeune this weekend. Base officials say a unit that is preparing for deployment will be performing live fire training on Sunday during normally quiet hours. The training will take place at the G-10 Impact Area, east of Highway 172/ Sneads Ferry Road.
Sailor hospitalized after two hovercraft collided during raining exercise involving U.S.S. Wasp and Camp Lejeune Marines
One sailor was flown to a Virginia Naval Hospital and remains in stable condition after a training exercise involving the U.S.S. Wasp and Marines from Camp Lejeune. The Navy says 35 sailors and Marines were injured last week when two hovercraft collided in the waters off Florida. Most of the...
Go Red for Women: NC heart attack survivor shares her story
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Longtime educator Claire Watkins says her life suddenly changed during a September 2011 girl’s trip to Surf City, North Carolina. “I had not been feeling well for a couple of days and I thought I had indigestion,” said Watkins. “We went out for...
Bags for the Brave continues through second week
People across eastern North Carolina have an opportunity to help area service members by donating to "Bags for the Brave.”. Navy Federal Credit Union, the USO of North Carolina, and News12 are collecting personal care items for service members. For the entire month of May Navy Federal Credit Union will...
Former NC psych hospital staff allege they were told to falsify patient records
Days after her 21st birthday in March 2023, Mo Hatcher found herself short of breath and dizzy, feeling helpless at what she described as minor inconveniences to most people, but major events for her. Hatcher had a history of anxiety, but her panic attacks had become more frequent and intense, at times feeling like a heart attack, she said. Hatcher asked her parents to take her to Brynn Marr Hospital, a psychiatric facility near her home in Jacksonville, so she could gain better control of her anxiety.
Onslow Memorial Hospital hosts unique nurse recruitment at axe-throwing venue
Onslow County, NC — A hospital in our area is taking a fun approach to hiring nurses. Onslow Memorial Hospital will hold a recruitment fair at an axe-throwing venue in Jacksonville. The event will allow RN's and recent grads to apply for jobs in a laid-back atmosphere. They will...
Soccer Game Recap: Richlands Comes Up Short
Richlands was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They lost 8-0 to the Graham G-Men. While losing is never fun, Richlands can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia soccer rankings (they are ranked 262nd, while Graham is ranked 19th).
Sailor remains hospitalized in stable condition after USS Wasp accident
One sailor was flown to the Naval Hospital at Portsmouth and remains in stable condition after a training exercise involving the USS Wasp and Marines from Camp Lejeune. The Navy says 35 sailors and Marines were injured when two hovercraft collided in the waters off Florida Thursday. A third craft helped rescue the personnel on board.
This Wilmington saltwater outfitter is expanding to two Hampstead locations
Intracoastal Angler, a local provider of premium fishing gear and tackle, will be expanding to two locations in Hampstead. The original location on Oleander Drive has been serving the Wilmington community for over 25 years and provides bait, tackle, supplies and apparel, as well as knowledge that employees are fishermen themselves, according to...
Veteran Philip Harter celebrates 90th birthday with Quilt of Valor presentation
Korean War Veteran Philip Harter celebrated his 90th birthday Tuesday, May 7, at Hardee's in Jacksonville. Harter was presented with a Quilt of Valor by Marty Kaminski, a representative from the Quilty of Valor Program. There were two other Korean War Veterans present and enjoyed having a comrade recognized and...
Flower shops in the east prepare for Mother’s Day weekend
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and flower shops in Jacksonville are preparing bouquets to celebrate mothers. Bouquets of flowers are popular to show mother’s appreciation, which is why flower shops gather beautiful various florals for customers to give as gifts. “We have Calla Lilies,...
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