Sneads Ferry News

A series of public hearings will begin this week in Morehead City on a proposed federal fisheries rule that would require turtle excluder devices for shrimp trawls.

William Elliot Andrews, 37, of Poverty Point Road in Sneads Ferry, was charged May 25 by the Onslow County Sheriff's Office with felony larceny, possession of stolen goods/property, felony conspiracy and obtaining property under false pretense.

Mary Scott created All The Right Moves, a 12 week community service project that offers free beginning dance classes to 5 to 9 year olds in the Sneads Ferry area who have no prior experience in dance.

When Jean Merritt hears the term "Buy American" she can't think of a more appropriate purchase than some fresh wild-caught shrimp or oysters harvested from local waters.

Onslow County Deputies arrested Terri Lynn Martin, 55, for shooting at a man on her neighbor's property.

Authorities said a Sneads Ferry woman was caught on video firing a shot at her neighbor.

Ever wonder if a bad day out fishing really is better than a good day at work? One way to find out is to hire a fishing charter.

The Onslow County Board of Adjustment will consider Tuesday whether to allow a business to open a sand mine in Sneads Ferry.

Bo, a 14-year-old paint horse, was found dead May 5 at a stable in Sneads Ferry.

Charlie Petty takes a break from work at Gypsy Rose Tattoo Studio in the Jacksonville Mall in Jacksonville.

Camp Lejeune 's commander, Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, has denied a recent request to reopen N.C. 172 for limited civilian traffic, according to Onslow County Board of Commissioners Chairman W.C. Jarman.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MAY 22, 2012 The Onslow County Board of Adjustment has scheduled three public hearings for Special Use and a Variance requests during their meeting on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Local businesses want Camp Lejeune officials to reopen part of N.C. 172, the state highway that connects Sneads Ferry to Swansboro.

The investigation is narrowing as rewards for information rise in the case of a horse shot and killed over the weekend, authorities said Monday.

Crime Stoppers of Onslow County is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest or apprehension for the following crime: A horse was shot and killed at J&S Horseboarding in Sneads Ferry, according to the Onslow County Sheriff's Office.

The 13 candidates vying for five Republican nominations in the race for Onslow County Commissioner should feel a sense of relief going into the final stretch, a former commissioner said.