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Chemical mix-up at Jacksonville water plant prompts evacuation, no public threat
Jacksonville officials are providing more clarity on the hazmat incident that happened on Tuesday, May 14. Crews responded to the City of Jacksonville Water Treatment Plant around 11 a.m. and found that two chemicals used in the water treatment process had been unintentionally mixed by a private transport contractor, according to Jacksonville officials.
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.
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.
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...
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,” […]
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...
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 […]
Peace Officer’s Memorial Day service in Jacksonville today
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A service remembering public safety workers who’ve lost their lives is being held Wednesday morning in an Eastern Carolina town. Today, in Jacksonville there will be a public ceremony for the Peace Officer’s Memorial Day observance. This day remembers those police officers who gave...
Wawa announces 10 locations planned to be opened in Wilmington area
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - During a press event on Tuesday, Wawa announced that there are 10 sites under contract to be Wawa locations in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. The company says it plans on breaking ground on at least three by the end of the year and open...
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...
Fundraiser being held to get bullet-resistant vest for K9 Rollo
JACKSONVILLE, NC — The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office and the Non-Profit 30×30 Fundraising are teaming up to provide a bullet-resistant vest for K9 Rollo, a vital law enforcement team member. Law enforcement departments often turn to nonprofits for K-9 equipment. 30×30 Fundraising is now raising community funds for K9 Rollo’s vest, and they’re reaching out […]
CCC graduates, including moms, celebrate
— As well as a time for Carteret Community College (CCC) graduates to celebrate receiving degrees, moms were reveling in their accomplishments May 10, just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. “This is amazing. I’m showing that I can do this for myself and for her (her daughter) as...
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