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Onslow Memorial Hospital opens new medical office building

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Onslow Memorial Hospital held a grand opening on Thursday for their new medical office building at Burton Park. The hospital says that the 37,800-square-foot medical office building marks a significant investment to expand access to high-quality outpatient and specialty healthcare services for not only Onslow County residents but surrounding communities […]

Onslow County, NC · 3d

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Thousands pack Arednell Street for Morehead City veterans parade

The veterans parade in Morehead city brought thousands of people to Arednell Street today. Music, vendors, food trucks and more were just a part of the fun. News 12 spoke with Pete Benton, a veteran who is a chairman of the annual Veterans parade committee. I had 33 years of...

Morehead City, NC · 1d
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Retirees On The North Carolina Coast Are Living Comfortably On About $2,200 A Month In This City

A floating battleship sits across the river from downtown, and seniors get a discount to climb aboard. That alone tells you a lot about this coastal city. Retirees here can also ride the city bus for a dollar. North Carolina leaves Social Security checks alone at tax time. Groceries carry...

Wilmington, NC · 1d
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Scotty McCreery headlines Holly Ridge music festival with Lonestar in Onslow County

Why did McCreery return to his home state for the Holly Ridge festival?. Country music star Scotty McCreery returned to his home state Saturday to headline a full day of live music in Onslow County. McCreery was set to take the stage with Lonestar at Holly Ridge Municipal Park, along...

Onslow County, NC · 1d
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Growing pains: Inside the school being built to keep up with North Carolina’s coastal boom

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. — The construction cranes rising off U.S. 17 tell the story before anyone says a word: Pender County is growing, and it is growing fast. According to 2025 U.S. Census data, Pender County is the fourth-fastest growing county in North Carolina with nearby Brunswick County ranked first. Both are drawing people relocating from across the state, many of whom choose the coast for more space and lower costs while commuting to Wilmington or Jacksonville for work, according to county officials.

Pender County, NC · 3d

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Drive-In Turkey Bingo returns to Pender County

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Parks and Recreation is hosting its Drive-In Turkey Bingo event on Sunday, November 22, at locations in Burgaw and Hampstead. According to the department, participants can enjoy five rounds of bingo with opportunities to win frozen turkeys, pies, gift cards, and more.

Pender County, NC · 2d

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Freedom Fountain observance honors Jacksonville service members

JACKSONVILLE, N.C.- (WNCT) The Onslow Civic Affairs Committee honored service members who have passed through Onslow County through their Freedom Fountain Observance. The Freedom Fountain is next to Jacksonville city hall and represents the strong relationship between Jacksonville community and the military community. The observance is meant to renew the water of the fountain and […]

Jacksonville, NC · 2d

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Duplin County families raise concerns about school’s response to bed bugs

DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Parents and grandparents of students at Kenansville Elementary School in Duplin County are raising concerns about how the school handled a bed bug situation this week. The school system says it followed protocol and treated a classroom and a bus as a precaution. The school...

Duplin County, NC · 2d

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More than 1,200 write-in votes cast in River Bend

RIVER BEND, N.C. — More than 1,200 voters wrote in a candidate’s name in River Bend during this year’s election. Craven County Elections Director Susan Williams says the town had 1,247 write-in votes, more than usual. She says two candidates actively encouraged voters to write in their names, helping drive the total.

River Bend, NC · 3d

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Longtime Duplin schools leader steps down

KENANSVILLE — Nearly 50 years after beginning his career in Duplin County classrooms, Claudius Morrisey is stepping away from the Duplin County Board of Education, closing a chapter of service that has taken him through some of the school system’s most important leadership roles. Morrisey’s resignation was announced...

Duplin County, NC · 3d

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Brunswick, Pender Co. gas stations get letters amid NC Fuel Check complaints

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Attorney Jeff Jackson says that his office has followed up on 51 consumer complaints about gas stations since launching N.C. Fuel Check. North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and diesel is suspended from Oct. 10 through Nov. 30 under a law signed by Gov. Josh Stein in October.

Pender County, NC · 2d

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Eastern NC honors veterans with green lights, flag displays and ceremonies

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Here are upcoming events and tributes announced across the region. County buildings are being illuminated green through Nov. 11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans. Beaufort County is encouraging residents, businesses and community groups to display a green light in support of veterans.

Beaufort County, NC · 5h

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Bridge demolition to begin next month in Wrightsville Beach

A section of U.S. Highway 74 over Lees Cut in Wrightsville Beach is expected to close beginning Nov. 30 as contract crews ready to demolish the West Salisbury Street bridge. Contractor Balfour Beatty plans to fully close West Salisbury Street from Pelican Drive to Lookout Harbor Way at 5 a.m. that day as part of Phase 1 of the Wrightsville Beach bridge replacement project. The anticipated start date may change based on when crews complete relocating utility lines.

Wrightsville Beach, NC · 3d

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$10,000 donation backs signage and bike trails at Craven County Nature Park

CRAVEN COUNTY — Craven County commissioners accepted a $10,000 donation from resident Ann Corby on Monday. The donation will help pay for signage and bike trails at Craven County Nature Park. The park is expected to open in early 2027. County officials say the park will benefit residents and...

Craven County, NC · 3d

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FRCE inducts its first HH-60W Jolly Green II for maintenance at GTP Kinston

Fleet Readiness Center East inducted its first HH-60W Jolly Green II for scheduled depot-level maintenance Sept. 21, marking the platform’s first aircraft to be brought in for planned maintenance at the depot’s Global TransPark facility in Kinston.

Kinston, NC · 3d

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Developer sues New Hanover County manager over Sledge Forest project

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Housing developer Copper Builders has filed a lawsuit accusing New Hanover County Manager Chris Coudriet of illegally blocking the 1,800-unit Hilton Bluffs development in Sledge Forest. The lawsuit claims the project cannot move forward without court action and argues county leadership crossed a legal...

New Hanover County, NC · 3d

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Lenoir, Jones counties among those eligible for UMO AgPrime Grants

UMO AgPrime grants are available to farmers and agribusiness owners in Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Gates, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Onslow, Richmond, Robeson, Scotland, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.

Mt Olive, NC · 3d

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Kinston moves Christmas tree lighting to courthouse steps on Nov. 14

Kinston’s annual Christmas tree lighting will move from Pearson Park to the steps of the Lenoir County Courthouse this year. Downtown Kinston Revitalization will hold the ceremony at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, with music, s’mores and free hot chocolate to follow at the park.

Kinston, NC · 1d

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Craven Community College invites community to Field of Flags

Who planted flags at Craven Community College's New Bern campus?. Where is Craven Community College's Field of Flags event held?. NEW BERN, Craven County — Craven Community College is inviting the community to honor veterans by planting a flag at Union Point Park in New Bern this Friday. The...

New Bern, NC · 3d