Jacksonville Onslow News

Ella Langley brings her sold-out Dandelion Tour to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Sept. 19, her only Florida stop this fall. The rising country...

Onslow County Parks and Recreation is spotlighting The Power of Parks this July with activities that boost community well-being and connection.

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Residents near Summersill Elementary should prepare for a planned emergency drill tomorrow.

• Schedule: Training runs 8 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m. on June...

An 18-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested for allegedly robbing a woman at gunpoint and stealing $200. Brandon Keith Smith faces charges of common law robbery, assault by pointing a gun, and related offenses, held on a $250,000 bond.

Jacksonville neighbors are offering free home goods, furniture, and electronics this week.

• Camp Lejeune curb alert: 4 wood dining chairs, bathroom...

Local Government Actions

• 🔥 Redistricting Vote: Jacksonville City Council voted 4-2 at a special meeting to advance redistricting discussions in...

State House Bill 1038 aims to scrap Jacksonville's ward-based elections for all-at-large seats starting in 2027, citing uneven districts from the...

Swansboro marks a community win as its renovated Visitors Center reopens July 2 at 9 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting at 203 W. Church Street. The upgrades,...

The Onslow County Public Library's Swansboro branch is hosting a pet-themed baby shower on July 14, inviting guests to bring items from the Onslow...

An SUV crashed into Kickers Country Bar at 14333 Beach Blvd. Tuesday afternoon, striking the 7,000-square-foot venue that opened in January at Pablo Station Shopping Center. No injuries were reported by Jacksonville Fire Rescue.

Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Multi-Vehicle Crash: A multi-vehicle crash near Piney Green Road and Rocky Run Road is causing traffic delays, with deputies...

Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Scam Increase Warning: The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office warns of rising scams involving fake court notices, arrest warrants,...

Community Programs & Events

• Summer Feeding Programs: United Way of Onslow County and Sandy Run Missionary Baptist Church are serving free hot...

Community leaders gathered Thursday at the Onslow County Government Center for a Juneteenth observance hosted by the Onslow Civic Affairs...

Major James Capers Jr., a longtime Jacksonville resident, will receive the Medal of Honor for his 1967 Vietnam actions.

• Led a nine-man patrol...

Jacksonville provides accessible resources for seniors and adults through two centers.

• No-cost membership at the Jacksonville Senior Center for...

Several customer service roles are open at local stores, with one listing $15–$17.50/hour pay.

• Food Lion: Full-time Perishable Associate stocking...

Onslow County children are getting free hot meals daily plus weekend CHEW food bags through the United Way and Sandy Run program, which serves over 100 kids each weekday. It runs until Aug. 21 but is closed today and July 3.

Camp Lejeune dedicated its new Second MEF headquarters to the late Gen. Alfred Gray Jr., who commanded the unit from 1984-1987 before becoming Marine...

The Holly Ridge Playground closes at 8 a.m. today for cleaning and sanitization, staying shut until work finishes with a public notice upon reopening. Town officials thank the community for its patience as crews maintain a clean, safe space.