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Pender County nonprofit getting closer to moving into new location
HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — A Pender County non-profit is in the process of moving to a new location to better serve those in need. Share The Table is an organization that provides free community meals and a food pantry. They give away more than 1,000 meals to people in Pender and Onslow County per week. The faith-based organization is in the process of moving to a larger location in Hampstead off Highway 17 on Perkins Drive. The new location will allow them to offer more services, such as education and cooking classes. Dawn Ellis, the nonprofit’s Executive Director said she’s excited they’re going to be able to help more people.
Onslow County Senior Services puts on Operation Fan Heat Relief Program
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Onslow County Senior Services is helping its residents beat the heat with their Operation Fan Heat Relief Program. Anyone 60 or order or living with a disability and having an issue cooling down can go to the senior center for a free box fan. All they have to do is show […]
Onslow County man arrested after break-in at Lenoir County convenience store
DEEP RUN, N.C. (WNCT) — A Jacksonville man was arrested Friday night in Lenoir County at the Blue Hornet Country Store in Deep Run. Dakota Babin, 27, had multiple outstanding warrants out of Onslow County and was suspected of breaking into that same store Thursday. Sheriff’s deputies caught Babin when he returned to the store […]
Jacksonville's New Bridge Street revamp to finish by end of 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County —The New Bridge Street infrastructure and streetscape improvement project in Jacksonville is still in progress. The project involves various enhancements such as water systems, sidewalks, street lighting, landscaping, medians, delivery areas, and the removal of overhead power lines. The main objective is to enhance the infrastructure, prevent flooding, and create an attractive corridor that promotes local businesses and welcomes residents.
Jacksonville's New Bridge Street project set to enhance downtown by year-end
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — We have an update to a construction project happening in your community. In Jacksonville, the New Bridge Street Streetscape project continues. Project managers tell us since March of last year, crews have been working to improve the infrastructure in the city’s downtown area. With new storm drains, gutters and a new water main system, crews hope to mitigate flooding and make parking more accessible.
Virginia man drowns on Surf City beach
SURF CITY, N.C. (WITN) - A visitor from Virginia has drowned in Onslow County. Surf City says Minh Nguyen’s body was pulled from the water around 11:30 a.m. near Beach Access #3 where bystanders had already started CPR when rescue crews arrived. The 57-year-old man from Richmond did not...
Carolina Museum of the Marine construction progresses, earth cameras to be installed
JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — In Jacksonville, we have an update on the Carolina Museum of the Marine. Steven Lunsford, the museum’s director of operations says this week crews are finalizing the preparation of the building pad and preparing the footing layout. In addition, they are installing earth cameras...
Retired Onslow superintendent Stout begins role as interim schools chief in E-Chowan
The new interim superintendent for Edenton-Chowan Public Schools brings more than three decades of experience as an educator to the district, including nearly 12 years as a school superintendent in the Onslow and Scotland county school districts. Rick Stout said his job for the next four months is to fill in for departing superintendent, Dr. Michael Sasscer, who left on June 21 for the principal’s job at Topsail High School in Pender County. ...
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