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PATRIOT DAY OBSERVANCE

Thursday, September 11, 2025

8:15 AM - Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville,NC

The Onslow Civic Affairs Committee invites you and your loved ones to the annual Patriot Day Observance at the 9/11 Memorial Beam at Lejeune Memorial Garden. This solemn observance remembers the fallen at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the first responders who came to their aid, and the military who responded after. Open to the Public.

🕊 In Remembrance of September 11th

More than two decades have passed since that clear September morning when our nation was forever changed. The tragic events of 9/11 claimed thousands of innocent lives and left deep scars on families, communities, and our collective heart. Yet even in the midst of unimaginable loss, we witnessed extraordinary acts of courage and selflessness - first responders who ran toward danger, neighbors who reached out to help, and a country that stood together in grief and determination.

Today, may we continue to carry forward that same spirit of compassion, strength, and resolve - not just in remembrance of the past, but in the way we live, care for our neighbors, and cherish the freedoms so many have sacrificed to protect.

And as we reflect, may we also remember the unity that brought us together in those first fragile weeks after the tragedy. Let us hold onto that spirit with faith and prayer, choosing grace over division and kindness over discord - so that the legacy of 9/11 calls us not only to remember, but to live as one people bound by hope, healing, and love for one another.

- Roy Shipley

  Editor, The Onslow Insider

I need to take a moment to address something heavy on my heart. Yesterday, on the eve of 9/11 when we should have been remembering the hatred that resulted in the horrendous events and loss of life of that terrible day - and the way we as a country came together in the following weeks - Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah. He was only 31 years old, a Christian, a husband, and a father of two toddlers. 

Like Martin Luther King Jr., Charlie Kirk never advocated violence, but he was killed for his political stance. The person who pulled the trigger is a coward. He hid in the shadows and ran. That coward’s bullet did not silence Charlie Kirk’s voice - it ignited a movement. Because his fight is our fight.

This country has got to come together. We can’t keep letting hate and division tear us apart. My prayers are with his family, his friends, and every single one of us who knows deep down that America is better than this.

I imagine Charlie kissed his wife and kids goodbye before he left for his speaking engagement in Utah. I imagine too that Charlie's wife had no idea that that would be the very last kiss they would share, or that she would never see him alive again. Life is fleeting and we are only here for a short time, relatively speaking. No one knows when our time is up.

Let's not spend the limited time we have here being hateful and discordant, but rather, let's all try to get along, be open to morality, civil debate, and like the good book recommends - let's all try to love one another rather than spread hatred and strife. Pray for our communities and our country.    

Rest In Peace Charlie Kirk

Screen Addiction Affects Teens’ Mental Health 

When it comes to mental health, researchers have long suspected that how kids use screens might matter more than how much. Continue reading

Jacksonville Welcomes New Amazon Facility, Creating Jobs and Strengthening Local Economy

Amazon has opened a new delivery station in Jacksonville, promising to create dozens of full - and part-time jobs, as well as new driver opportunities. The facility is part of Amazon's effort to enhance the last mile of its order process, ensuring faster deliveries to customers.

The 100,000 square-foot delivery station will receive packages from nearby Amazon Fulfillment and Sortation Centers, which will . . .  Read more

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TIP: Beware of "Romance Scams!" 

"Accidental" Text Messages - 

Have you gotten a text message that seems genuine, but it also appears to be intended for someone else? It might say something like, "Sorry I'm running late, I'll be there in 15 minutes." Not wanting to be rude, you respond to tell the sender they've got the wrong number.

These wrong number texts are often the first step in a romance or employment scam. Although there's sometimes a scammer on the other end from the start, scammers can also use AI messaging bots to target thousands of people at a time.

Thursday, September 18: 5 - 9 PM

"Tip a Cop With JPD"

Skip cooking and come see us on Thursday, September 18 from 5-9 PM at your local Texas Roadhouse as our Officers help serve up delicious food and drinks. Tips go toward supporting NC Special Olympics athletes.

Location: 

103 Moosehaven Rd

Jacksonville, NC 28546

Kartunz The Meet

Come and hang out with us as we host the biggest car event in the area. We want to welcome all makes and models, trucks and bikes. We will have music, food, giveaways and some of the best automotive lifestyle vendors known in the industry. Invite all your friends and family, this will be one you don’t want to miss.

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Location: AMC Jacksonville - 1000 Kalli Dr

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

The Muddy Crawlers Jeep Club is proud to partner with Wreaths Across America in support of the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, North Carolina -home to approximately 7,000 veteran graves. Muddy Crawlers along with Carole Torres, volunteer Co-coordinator at Wreaths Across America in Jacksonville, NC will be hosting a Show & Shine event filled with local food trucks, vendors, kids’ games, a 50/50 raffle and more. 100% of the proceeds will go directly toward sponsoring wreaths to honor every veteran’s grave. Please let this year be our best ever and together let’s make sure not one veteran goes without a wreath.

Location:

Kimbrell's of Jacksonville

1370 Western Blvd, Jacksonville 28541

10 AM - 2 PM

Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 2 PM

Let's get ready to kick off the fall season with this year's Fall Festival! Join us at Onslow Pines Park on September 13th for live music, axe throwing, games, food, and more!

Location:

Onslow Pines Park

1250 Onslow Pines Road

Jacksonville, NC 

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• Median Home Price: $315,500
• Homes Sold: 714 in August 2025, an increase from 613 last year.
• Days on Market: Homes are selling in an average of 43 days, slightly longer than the 40 days last year.
• Active Listings: There are 756 active listings and 43 new listings. 

• Average Rent: The average rent for all bedrooms and property types is $1,515.
• Rent Change (Year-over-Year): Increased by $215.
• Rent Change (Month-over-Month): Increased by $15.
• Available Rentals: 272 rentals are currently available.
• Rental Price Range: Rents range from $650 to $3,000. 

• The housing market in North Carolina has seen considerable changes influenced by a limited supply of housing, variable mortgage rates, and changing rental market conditions.
• Price increases in recent years were linked to low mortgage rates and reduced housing inventory.
• Rising mortgage rates led to a slowdown in the rate of home price growth.
• The combination of low housing supply and high prices continues to impact affordability and the availability of homes throughout the state

The Next Week In Weather

Tip of The Day

Explore the Jacksonville Landing Marina for a relaxing afternoon by the water and some great food at the waterfront restaurants.

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TransUnion Data Breach

Exposes 4.4 Million Americans’

Sensitive Information

On 28 July 2025, credit reporting agency TransUnion suffered a major data breach linked to a third-party application, exposing the personal information of 4,461,511 individuals. The incident was discovered on 30 July, and the company began notifying affected customers in late August.

While credit reports and core credit files were not compromised, attackers accessed names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, billing addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Security experts believe the extortion group ShinyHunters carried out the attack, likely through third-party integrations or OAuth-connected apps disguised as Salesforce tools.

This method allowed persistent access to customer records and ties the incident to a broader extortion-as-a-service campaign. Experts note that the exposure of Social Security numbers makes this breach far more damaging than many other recent incidents, heightening the risk of identity theft and financial fraud.

TransUnion, which manages financial data for over 260 million Americans, is offering affected customers two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection. At least one law firm has already begun investigating the breach, with the possibility of a class action lawsuit.