On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, deputies responded to Richlands Elementary School involving an incident with an individual identified as Spencer Oluich, 29, when school staff were made aware of a potential conflict between Oluich and the mother of his children, who are students at the school.   Staff contacted the school resource officer after Oluich became agitated during the conversation. The SRO escorted Oluich outside, where it was determined that he had driven to the sc

VFW Post 9983 is happy to announce their 2025-2026 Youth, Education and Public Servant Awards. Starting with the Youth Awards, this year's Patriot's Pen Patriotic Written Essay Award winner is Dixon Middle Schools student Kohen Kelly. The Grand Prize for this Award is $5,000. Moving to the Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Award, the honor goes to Benjamin Mills, a Dixon High School student. Benjamin also won at the District level. This Awards Grand Prize is a $35,000

The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the United States Secret Service, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, has arrested a Jacksonville man following a multi-agency Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation.  Brandon Allyn Nelson, 40, of Jacksonville, was arrested on Friday, January 23, 2026, and charged with 10 counts of Felony Second Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor .  Nelson r

The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is devastated to report the tragic loss of two children following a water-related incident on Sunday.  Around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2026, deputies responded to Mayberry Lane after receiving a 911 call regarding two 7-year-old juveniles who had fallen into a frozen pond.  Deputies, along with officers from the Richlands Police Department, firefighters from Hargett’s Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department and Back Swamp Volunteer Fir

Cape Fear Community College has entered into a new articulation agreement with Johnson & Wales University, creating clear transfer pathways for culinary students to continue their education and earn bachelor’s degrees in food-focused fields.   The agreement established multiple transfer options for CFCC students pursuing careers in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, and food and beverage leadership. Through the partnership, eligible CFCC graduates can transfer into the fo

Kellum Deputies with the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office have arrested three   additional suspects related to a fatal assault that took place on December 22nd.   Radford III Bobby William Kellum, 21, of 201 Dale Drive, of Jacksonville , is charged with assault,   inflicting serious injury and received a $10,000 unsecured bond.   Anderson Kelvin Treymaine Anderson, 30, of 1506 Onslow Pines Road in Jacksonville , is charged with   felony obstruction of justice, simple assault

Cape Fear Community College is proud to announce the return of its 12 th Annual International Film Festival, hosted by the Humanities and Education Department and held January 27 through February 5, 2026. All nine films will be screened in Union Station (502 N. Front Street) in room U-170. All screenings are free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. Each film will be presented in its original language with English subtitles.   This year’s two-week festival featu

The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism announced the winners of the 2025 Topsail Christmas Flotilla. First place was awarded to Pink Pirate Ghostship , captained by Rick Brown. Second place went to Bob Aycock of Good to Go Charters for his entry, Reason for the Season . Third place was awarded to  Traci and Carl Huffman for their Grinch  display. Sponsored by Sea Tow of Wrightsville Beach and Web Designs Your Way, the Topsail Christmas Flotilla awarded $1,00

On Saturday October 18, from 10 am - 3 pm, Moores Creek National Battlefield invites the public to step back in time and experience the...

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Cape Fear Community College is excited to announce the expansion of the barber shop. This project doubles the program’s student capacity...

Cape Fear Community College is proud to announce the opening of a brand-new, state-of-the-art dental clinic in the Dan and Sheila Saklad...

The Wilmington Junior Seahawks, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth travel hockey in Southeastern North...

The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office has identified an individual  found deceased in the New River on Monday morning.  Around 7 a.m. on...

Voters across the Greater Topsail Area will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to elect mayors and council representatives in four...

Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to a recent  scam in which individuals are impersonating detention staff in an...