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Swansboro feels slight: Officials angered by ambulance move
Town commissioners are hoping to gather enough information on emergency management calls – a “Heat Map” – in the Swansboro area to convince Onslow County that it would not be a good idea to move the county ambulance out of Swansboro. In a special meeting last...
Weather Radio Wednesday heads to Swansboro
StormTrack 12 crews are in Swansboro today, May 15, for Weather Radio Wednesday. Chief Meteorologist Donnie Cox is set up outside the Piggly Wiggly at 715 W Corbett Avenue and will help program your weather radio. We will be at the following locations from 11 a.m. through 6:30 p.m.:. May...
Chemicals that caused apartment complex evacuation identified
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Jacksonville city leaders and EPA representatives said the chemicals involved that caused an evacuation of an apartment complex Tuesday, May 14, 2024, have been identified. It was caused by Zinc Phosphate and Sulfuric Acid. Jacksonville water officials said the use of the chemicals meets EPA...
Emerald Isle seeks legislators’ help on proposed project to relocate boat ramp channel
EMERALD ISLE — Emerald Isle commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to ask State Rep. Celeste Cairns and state Sen. Norman Sanderson for help in a renewed effort to get a permit to dredge a new channel to and from the heavily used N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission boat launching facility in Bogue Sound.
Jacksonville residents speak on evacuation after chemicals mistakenly mixed
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Multiple crews were on scene near the water treatment plant in Jacksonville on New Frontier Way most of the day since the chemical mishap Tuesday. Jacksonville Public Safety says zinc orthophosphate was mistakenly put into a storage tank containing sulfuric acid at the city’s water treatment plant.
EI board receives manager’s proposed budget, cancels 2024 beach music festival
EMERALD ISLE — Emerald Isle commissioners Tuesday night seemed generally pleased with Town Manager Matt Zapp’s recommended 2024-25 budget, which calls for general fund expenditures $13,265,184 and no increase in the property tax rate of 16.5 cents per $100 of assessed value. One cent of that rate funds beach nourishment.
Suspect arrested, charged with murder of 19-year-old in Jacksonville
UPDATE: Jacksonville police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a 19-year-old on Sunday. Jonathan Lee Mills Jr. was taken into custody on Monday and charged with an open count of murder. “Even though a suspect has been arrested, we are still asking anyone with any information to contact the Jacksonville Police Department,” […]
Evacuation ordered at Arlington West Apartments, residents left with questions
Hundreds of people living in the Arlington West Apartments on Western Blvd. were asked to evacuate because of a hazmat issue. We were at this location for several hours and have seen people standing on the side of the street, racing to get their pets and kids, all while wondering what was going on.
Peace Officer’s Memorial Day service held in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A service remembering public safety workers who’ve lost their lives was held Wednesday morning in Jacksonville. The ceremony for the Peace Officer’s Memorial Day also gave family members and loved ones a way to remember and honor their fallen officer. “We talk about the...
Wawa hosts expansion event in Onslow County, donates to USO
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Wawa, the convenience store chain with more than 1,000 stores in seven states, had an expansion event in Jacksonville Tuesday, May 14, 2024. During the event, Wawa shared expansion details and timelines, including plans to break ground on two stores in the area in 2025.
Cape Carteret board approves 12-unit townhome project near golf course
CAPE CARTERET — Cape Carteret commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to approve The Lakes at Star Hill, the first new townhomes in town in years. The board met in the town hall off Dolphin Street. As a result of the action, the developers can now begin construction of the planned 12 units, which will be three four-unit clusters on a 2.3-acre parcel at 123 Taylor Notion Road.
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...
Cape Carteret board tables decision on proposed new ‘Town Center’ zoning district
CAPE CARTERET — Cape Carteret commissioners Monday night tabled for additional discussion creation of a proposed new “Town Center” zoning district. The board met in the town hall off Dolphin Street.
Hazmat situation under control in Jacksonville, residents allowed to return home
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Citizens in the area where a hazmat alert was issued in Jacksonville have been allowed to return home. The City of Jacksonville alerted the public earlier Tuesday of a hazmat situation at the city’s water treatment plant at 177 New Frontier Way. The response came in around 11 a.m. Emergency crews […]
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