Richlands News

The ONWASA Operations office at 228 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville will be closed Friday, June 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. so employees can participate in team building activities.

Authorities say speed was a factor in the death of a woman who died Tuesday morning when her car ran into a ditch and then hit a utility pole.

Fellowship Brunch at 10 a.m. June 8 at Washington Chapel MB Church, 347 Bell Fork Road.

Town Administrator Gregg Whitehead said the report, which follows the town aldermen's recent vote to stay in the program for a second year, will include ownership, business and job changes, improvements and more.

The Jacksonville budget for fiscal year 2013-14 will not be adopted for at least another week, but council members say they have found the $1.5 million needed to balance the budget.

The Onslow County Partnership for Children is branching out to Sneads Ferry, thanks to a local minister and his church.

Williams is accused of possessing digital scales and 112 grams of marijuana which he kept in plastic bags, according to warrants.

The opening reception is free and open to the public. Museum visitors are invited to wear their best pirate fashions, play pirate games and enjoy some pirate-inspired treats.

Hancock is accused of possessing meth with the intent to manufacture, sell or deliver, which he kept at a single wide mobile home on in Richlands, was charged May 19 by the Onslow County Sheriff's Office with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance.

A car crashed into an Onslow County convenience store Thursday night, and the investigating trooper said distracted driving could be to blame.

A whole summer's worth of surfing and paddleboard lessons will be available for those wanting to gain experience, said Carol Trott, the assistant recreation supervisor for Surfboards and paddleboards will be provided, as well as transportation from the recreation center to the shore.