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Onslow Sheriffs round up three suspected sex offenders

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
By capefear
Onslow Sheriffs round up three suspected sex offenders Axel Alago, 37, Sheffield Rd. in Jacksonville has been charged with two counts of statutory sexual offense on a child, seven counts of indecent liberties with a child and two counts of crime against nature. Alago is being held on a $75,000 secured bond. The narrative reads, “The Department of Social Services contacted the Onslow County Sheriff’s... »

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Sneads Ferry pharmacy robbed

Friday, August 19, 2011
By capefear
From the Onslow Sheriff release: On the afternoon of August 17, 2011, a call was received in that a pharmacy in Sneads Ferry was robbed.  A description of the suspect was obtained.  Initial information indicated that the suspect was armed.  The suspect demanded and obtained Oxycodone pills. After getting the... »

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Wallace Post 156 bats grow quiet as playoffs approach

Thursday, July 7, 2011
By Michael Staton
Wallace Post 156 bats grow quiet as playoffs approach Wallace Post 156 dropped four games this week as their bats went quiet for several of the games. Duplin/Sampson 15, Wallace 6 On Sunday, June 26 Post 156 went on the road to play Duplin Sampson and fell hard 15-6. They were trailing 9-1 after three innings. Wallace hitters did manage to bang out nine hits, but... »

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Onslow Commissioners pass three items, strong economic forecast

Monday, June 27, 2011
By capefear
Onslow Commissioners pass three items, strong economic forecast by Trevor Normile In a short 23 minute meeting of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners, the county came away with all three proposals granted and a bright economic outlook so far in 2011. Commissioners W.C. Jarman and Lionell Midgett couldn’t be present for the meeting; both were out due to health issues. The first item was... »

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Livestock shelter, Pender County

Thursday, June 23, 2011
By capefear
Taken in entirety from Pender Emergency Management June 23 Sheltering for livestock for persons affected by Pender County wildfire will be held at the Sampson County Livestock Arena located at 51 Agriculture Place Clinton, NC 28328. The shelter will be accepting cattle, goats, sheep, horses, poultry, and pigs will not be accepted.... »

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Sheriff fires deputy arrested for hiring prostitute

Thursday, June 23, 2011
By capefear
Sheriff fires deputy arrested for hiring prostitute A Pender County sheriff’s captain has been “dismissed” from his job after an internal investigation that followed his arrest in Wilmington for hiring a prostitute. Patrol Capt. Charles Mark Sloan, 46, had been on unpaid suspension after being arrested Tuesday night, June 14 for soliciting prostitution and crimes against nature. Police reported Sloan had been... »

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Surf City Promenade plans spring 2012 opening

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
By Deb Norton
The movies are coming to Surf City. Just think of the cleared lot behind the CVS as a preview of coming attractions. The $10 million Promenade, which will feature movie theaters, a shopping center, bowling lanes and other attractions, was expected to open this spring on 17 acres at the corner N.C. 210 and N.C.... »

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MCAS New River celebrates 100 years of naval aviation

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
By Ashton Hasty
MCAS New River celebrates 100 years of naval aviation The Marine Corps Air Station at New River inadvertently commenced the centennial anniversary Sounds of Freedom Air Show with a special dedication ceremony on Thursday, May 12, 2011. The National Anthem rang clear as the crowd gathered to witness the Aviation Memorial Dedication Ceremony. Chaplain Chad McCain of the US Navy began... »

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Sea Turtle Hospital News

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
By Deb Norton
We’re always looking to maximize our space, to get the most turtle bang per tank. So after the Coast Guard kindly transported several of our larger Loggerheads to warmer waters a few weeks ago we found ourselves with some vacant tanks. We had a long waiting list of rehabbed and rapidly growing turtles that needed... »

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Faison Fire & Rescue assist Sampson County

Thursday, April 21, 2011
By Murray Jones
Faison Fire & Rescue assist Sampson County aison Volunteer Fire and Rescue assisted Sampson County EMS at a single vehicle wreck located at the intersection of East Darden Road and Faison Highway just inside Sampson County Thursday, April 14. Faison responded with their Crash Truck and a Pumper along with six firemen. The vehicle was traveling north on Faison Road (Highway 403)... »

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BREAKING NEWS: Law enforcement is after a Beulaville resident who is wanted on multiple charges. Police Departments from Kenansville and Beulaville as well as the Sampson... » Full Story
BREAKING NEWS: Updated information in red. by Trevor Normile Storm Debris Bids considered by the town include two lump sum agreements and another in which the town would pay... » Full Story
BREAKING NEWS: RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation today has about 2,000 members of its staff working to clear roads and bridges of... » Full Story
BREAKING NEWS: From the Onslow Dept. of Administration: The Onslow Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency Thursday August 25, effective Friday August 26 at 6... » Full Story
BREAKING NEWS: Pender County issued a State of Emergency for Hurricane Irene at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.  Emergency Management is making preparations for a major hurricane, which... » Full Story

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