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What’s happening here this week (+ birthdays) 🎉
What’s happening here this week (+ birthdays) 🎉
Highlights, classifieds open, and our sponsor feature - open for the good stuff.
Roy Shipley
Oct 2, 2025
It's Autumn! |
Thanksgiving: in 56 Days Christmas: in 84 Days |
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Quote Of The Day |
"Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it." - Charles R. Swindoll |
Onslow County Swimming Advisory |
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Onslow County has posted a swimming advisory for the Intracoastal Waterway at Morris Landing near Holly Ridge, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards, according to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. The NCDEQ says that test results of water samples taken on Sept. 22 and Sept. 23 did indicate bacteria levels that exceed . . . Continue reading |
IMELDA: Five homes collapse in Buxton |
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Five unoccupied homes have collapsed and been swept into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Tuesday as powerful waves from hurricanes Humberto and Imelda slam the southeastern coast. The collapses all occurred in . . . Continue reading |
Cowboy Spaghetti Recipe |
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In the 1960s and ’70s, Italian film directors began making low-budget Western movies that were dubbed “spaghetti Westerns.” Cowboy spaghetti is the culinary equivalent: a mashup of cozy Italian staple foods with flavors from the American Southwest. This ground beef pasta recipe makes a fantastic centerpiece to any family meal, served alongside a big green salad, vegetable sides and garlic bread. Recipe here |
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Amazon is officially kicking off the holiday shopping season with Prime Big Deal Days. Starting at . . . Continue reading |
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The N. C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is alerting the public about a surge in fraudulent text message scams targeting residents. These scams falsely claim to request payment for fees, fines, or tolls and may appear to come from the NCDMV. NCDMV does not and will never request payments via text message. Citizens are urged to report any suspicious texts as spam and delete them immediately. Do not click on any links or provide personal information in response to these messages. Protect yourself from scams: • Be cautious of unsolicited texts requesting payment or personal information. • Verify any NCDMV-related inquiries through official channels. • Report suspicious texts to your mobile carrier or the Federal Trade Commission at: ftc.gov/complaint. |
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The Sneads Ferry Gate at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune will temporarily close to allow for the installation of rumble strips and new speed limit signs from . . . continue reading |
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Super Moon Coming! |
Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe |
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Share a warm batch of these cinnamon-sugar-coated pumpkin doughnuts at your next morning meeting, and you'll become the office's favorite. A simple icing made with confectioners' sugar and cream adds a punch of flavor. Recipe here |
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Oktoberfest runs in Munich from September until the second weekend in October. Can’t make it to Germany this year? Raise your steins and join us October 4th for our Second annual Downtown Oktoberfest celebration! Featuring local vendors, food trucks, games, giveaways, live music & much more. Prost! Interested vendors please email us directly at: Clovehitchbeer@gmail.com. Where: 622 Court St, Jacksonville, NC |
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GHOULS, GOBLINS AND ZOMBIES OH MY! Come join the Fishstrong Foundation for their annual FRIGHT NIGHTS HAUNTED HAYRIDE AND WALKING TRAIL. Every Friday and Saturday Sept 26-Nov 1 with a special event on Halloween.
Ticket sales start at 6pm and end at 10pm. All ticket holders will go through each night.
Where: 3100 Freedom Way, Hubert, NC When: Friday and Saturday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (910) 326-4071
(The Fishstrong Foundation is a 501(C)3 charitable non-profit located in Hubert NC. Our goal is to help families throughout North Carolina with life altering illnesses.) |
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TICKET SALES ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE!
- Cash prizes for best dressed. Beer garden will be sold throughout the evening via the Rustic Barn’s mobile bar booths.
TICKET DETAILS:
WHERE: 135 Batting Cage Trail, Jacksonville, NC WHEN: Friday, Oct 3 @ 7 PM - 10 PM |
Tip of The Day Explore the outdoor beauty of Jacksonville by taking a walk or bike ride along the Jacksonville-Camp Lejeune Rail - to -Trails path, a flat and scenic route perfect for exercise and sightseeing. |
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Classifieds |
For Sale: |
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For Rent: |
Your rental might not still be empty if you had listed it here! |
Jobs: |
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Weekly Weather Outlook |
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Notable Birthdays Today (10/2) |
Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian Leader |
Groucho Marx (1890-1977) - Author/Entertainment |
Bud Abbott (1897-1974) - U S Actor (Abbott & Costello) |
Donna Karan (1948) - U S Fashion Designer |
Annie Leibovitz (1949) - U S Photographer |
Sting (1951) - British Musician/Songwriter |
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