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Multiple departments battle early morning blaze at Sound Furniture and Appliance in Cedar Point
CEDAR POINT — Multiple fire departments, including the Western Carteret Fire and EMS Department (WCFD), responded early Saturday morning to a devastating fire that broke out before dawn at Sound Furniture and Appliance on Highway 24 in Cedar Pont. Highway 24 was shut down in both directions from Swansboro...
Pedestrian hit by 18-wheeler in Onslow County
SWANSBORO, Onslow County — Officers with the Swansboro Police Department confirmed a pedestrian was hit by an 18-wheeler on Corbett Ave. May 21, 2024. They said the truck was driving on N.C. Highway 24 near the intersection of W. Corbett Ave. and Hammocks Beach Road when the crash happened.
Havelock Bypass nears completion; tie-ins scheduled this summer
HAVELOCK — The U.S. 70 Havelock bypass is expected to be finished by the end of the year before connecting with two other parts of the future interstate in Craven County. (This story is part of the annual News-Times Outlook edition, published March 25, 2024. To read that edition in flipbook form, click on the photo below.)
First annual May “Spring in Bloom” Fest
First annual MAY “Spring in Bloom” Fest of Maysville, NC was held on May 18, 2024 on the grounds of the Maysville Methodist Church across from Frost Park. The forecast was showing severe thunderstorms with heavy rain for most of the day that may have deterred many participants; however, there were several willing to take the chance and show up in support fellow vendors and their Host: White Oak Jones-Onslow Community Basin Initiatives, Non-Profit 501c3. The weather turned out warm, sunny, a few light sprinkles and everyone was elated in their decision to move forward. We may have been smaller than projected; however, we had a great time, and we look forward to the opportunity to increase participation to fulfill planned events and contests each year.
Colonel Ralph Rizzo Jr. assumes command at Camp Lejeune, vows to continue recovery efforts
CAMP LEJEUNE, Onslow County — An exciting morning onboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune- a new face taking charge of the installation. After less than a year as Commanding General for Camp Lejeune, Brigadier General Aldofo Garcia Jr. relinquished command of the base to Colonel Ralph Rizzo Jr. in a ceremony at WPT Hill Field Friday morning, May 24, 2024.
Foundation pays off mortgage for family of fallen Marine in honor of Memorial Day
Onslow County, NC — The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced they paid a Jacksonville families home mortgage in full to honor a fallen Marine. US Marine Corps Master Sergeant Andrew "Andy" Sullivan was diagnosed with service-connected multiple sclerosis due to exposure to toxins from military burn pits. Officials say during the COVID-19 pandemic he began having difficulty breathing.
Emerald Isle seeks second round of bids for major project to replace beach access walkways
EMERALD ISLE — Emerald Isle is out for bids again for a project to demolish and replace 13 beach access walkways. The town sought and received five bids earlier this year for the big project, which will use up to $825,000 in Federal Emergency Management funds.
Onslow County Health Department accredited with honors
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — The North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board held its adjudication meeting Friday where the Onslow County Health Department was recognized and reaccredited with honors. The Onslow County Health Department participated in its accreditation visit on January 24 with the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation (NCLHDA) Program. The health department was […]
Jacksonville family brings awareness of cerebal palsy through social media
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A family in the east is spreading awareness of a diagnosis by sharing videos on popular social media app. Jake Shepherd of Jacksonville was diagnosed with cerebral palsy late in life. For nearly forty years, his family has been taking care of him day and night.
One site fails first Swim Guide test on Neuse, Tar-Pamlico
WASHINGTON, N.C. — Only one site in the lower Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds failed to meet recreational water-quality standards in the first Swim Guide test of the season: Slocum Creek in Havelock. Plum Point in Bath and Pierce Creek in Oriental were not tested this week. “The good news is, all the sites on the […]
New full-service License Plate Agency officially opens in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Jacksonville's new full-service License Plate Agency is officially open. Dozens of customers waited in line before the agency opened this morning, May 21 at 9:00 a.m. It replaces the old one-off Wilmington Highway that closed last November. A temporary express location that only offered limited services had been operating since January. However, with no full-service agency in Jacksonville for several months, some people tell us they had to make other arrangements.
Big fish have arrived! Billfish tourneys set to bring action back to Big Rock Landing
Billfish tournament season has arrived at the Crystal Coast, and there will be opportunities all summer to come to Big Rock Landing and see some big fish. This weekend marks the first locally held major tournament of the season, the Swansboro Rotary Bluewater Memorial Day Tournament.
Marine Veteran receives service dog from nonprofit
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A veteran who served as a Marine in Jacksonville made a new best friend Tuesday. But the dog that Michael Goodman received is much more than just a pet. Cal Kaul is a golden retriever named after Army Veteran Cal Kaul who died in the line...
Newport ambulance hit by vehicle, no injuries sustained
NEWPORT, Carteret County — While taking a patient to Carteret Hospital Tuesday night, May 21. 2024, one of the Newport Fire Dept. ambulances was hit by another vehicle. Damage was done to the ambulance, however, there were no major injuries suffered. Officials urge drivers to be on alert for...
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