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'I'm not going to be OK': Teen boy speaks about getting bit by shark
UNCW marine biology professor shares what people need to know about shark bites, beach safety. A 14-year-old boy was bitten by a shark over the weekend at North Topsail Beach, police said. Blayne Brown was bitten around 12:30 p.m. Sunday at 484 New River Inlet Road, near Beach Access No....
Swimmer, age 14, bitten by shark at ENC beach is expected to recover
A swimmer was bitten by a shark at an Onslow County beach over the weekend. North Topsail Beach Police say the 14-year-old was treated on scene before being taken to Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital for treatment. NTBPD and Onslow County EMS crews were already in the area for an earlier...
White Oak High School's FFA sows seeds of change with donation garden
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Over the summer, the FFA chapter at White Oak High School will be tending to their inaugural donation garden. Planted in January, the garden has already yielded over 3,000 pounds of fresh produce, all of which has been generously donated to local organizations and food banks.
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0063029 Camp Lejeune Advanced WWTP
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0063029. Public comment or objection to the draft permit modification is invited. All comments received by July 31, 2024, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions. PERMIT APPLICATION. Camp Lejeune, 12 Post...
Shark bite at North Topsail Beach Access #4 quickly handled by on-scene officers and EMS
A person was bitten by a shark at an Onslow County beach over the weekend, Town of North Topsail Beach Police confirmed. The person was treated on scene by NTBPD crews and medical units from Onslow County EMS before being transported to Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital for treatment. Bystanders had...
Teen bitten by shark at North Topsail Beach
A 14-year-old boy was bitten by a shark at North Topsail Beach on Sunday, police said. The teen was bitten around 12:30 p.m. at 484 New River Inlet Road, near Beach Access No. 4 in Onslow County. "We heard a lot of commotion and everybody yelling, 'get out of the...
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