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Some members of local law enforcement recently underwent training to help them better understand and respond to people with mental illnesses and other disabilities.
Write ins give voters another option at the polls
The string of election successes seen by the Blizzard family of Newport began with a write-in campaign.
Write-in votes stir up Swansboro race
Write-in candidates made a strong showing in Swansboro's municipal races, but the candidates with names on the ballot look to come out on top when the votes are made official next week.
Small businesses bear brunt of government
TWO EVENTS dealing with small business and their impact on the community were covered in the Oct.
Two polling locations in Onslow County have been changed due to problems with the sites.
Is city planning an a Operation Surrendera
It should also be noted that this town has over 20 pharmacies listed within the city limits.
Jacksonville businessman to speak in front of President on healthcare reform
A small business owner from Swansboro is in Washington Thursday for an audience with President Barack Obama to speak about the potential dangers healthcare reform poses to small businesses.
Now contact ESC at local libraries
The Commission provides employment services, unemployment insurance and labor market information to the state's workers, employers and the public.
Swansboro Commissioners present first Sam Bland Award
Swansboro commissioners gave education and public works their attention at this month's meeting and the only action required was standing ovations and award presentations.
BREAD OF LIFE Worship Center, 220 Francktown Road in Richlands hosts a yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct.
Residents help thwart suicide attempt on bridge
Two local residents and Swansboro police helped stop an apparent suicide attempt on the White Oak River Bridge Tuesday.
JACKSONVILLE Charter Chapter American Business Women's Association meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct.
Hammocks Beach for Toys for Tots
Hammocks Beach State Park is taking to the water to help the Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots program.
Onslow County Swimming Advisory Lifted
A swimming advisory for two places in Eastern Carolina have been lifted. Below is the news release from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Band raises money to perform in NYC parade
The Swansboro High School Marching Band is headed to New York City. But first, they've got to finance the trip.
Swansboro Friends hold book sale
The Swansboro Friends of the Onslow County Public Library will host an open house/coffee and used book sale at the Swansboro Branch Library on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be great deals on used books and complimentary coffee from 10 a.m. to noon.
ONWASA workshop meeting Thursday
The Onslow Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors has scheduled a workshop meeting for 5 p.m. Thursday.
Schools seeing calm flu season
With school back in session and the area heading into flu season, Onslow County Schools have been monitoring staff and student attendance daily.
Local resident spearheading effort for cards for troops
Hello friends and neighbors. It is good to see you here. Randy Oldham's daughter Amana Butucel is a military spouse whose husband, Chief Petty Officer Pete Butucel, is stationed with the 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd MEF, Okinawa, Japan.
Sheltered, but still in the economic storm
Onslow County may be recession resistant, but its not recession proof. In the past 18 months more than a dozen area businesses, both retail and restaurant, have closed.
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