Medicaid disbursements for Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies in Jacksonville increased 18.2% in 2024, signaling shifts in both utilization and reimbursement approaches.

Hadlee Hofman, a Jacksonville High School senior, partnered with city officials to install a refillable water station as part of an environmental initiative. The project encourages reusable bottle use and will be celebrated in a ceremony on June 12.

Onslow County’s Annual Juneteenth Program will take place June 18 at the government center. The event features keynote speaker Lashae Cavers and is open to all community members.

Onslow County offices will close on June 19 for Juneteenth observances that include community events and celebrations throughout that week. Educational data show college readiness rates among local high school juniors and seniors during recent ACT testing.

Onslow County agencies are hosting two free events this month marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with presentations from local experts and resources addressing elder protection issues such as financial exploitation and neglect. The county’s observance also highlights ongoing efforts…

Onslow County’s Planning & Development department will close early on June 12 for staff training and reopen June 15. Online permitting remains available during this period. Recent education statistics show local ACT college readiness rates.

The week’s cheapest regular gas price in Jones County stood at $3.89 per gallon in the week ending May 30.

For the week ending May 30, the lowest reported price of diesel gas in Onslow County stood at $4.73 per gallon.

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Onslow County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

For the week ending May 30, the lowest reported price of diesel gas in Jones County stood at $5.09 per gallon.

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Onslow County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Onslow County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

The cheapest reported price for a gallon of midgrade gas in Onslow County came in at $4.09 during the week ending May 30.

Onslow County Public Library will host its America 250 Storytelling Festival on June 13 at the Jacksonville Branch. The event includes interactive storytelling activities and marks the start of this year’s Summer Reading Program. Recent data also highlight college readiness…

Since Jan. 1, 2011, Carolina Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has been under the ownership of five stakeholders. The facility received an overall CMS rating of five in the first quarter of 2026.

Jacksonville will host the Stars, Stripes and Sounds Festival on June 14 at Jacksonville Commons. The event features live music by local bands, family activities, vendors, military displays, food trucks, and more in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

In 2024, Jacksonville Medicaid providers submitted $1,997,859 in claims for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) services, reflecting a 14.9% rise from the prior year.

Onslow County will observe Elder Abuse Awareness Month with a public event on June 17 at Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center. Residents are encouraged to learn about recognizing signs of elder abuse across various settings.

The filing period for soil and water conservation district supervisor candidates opens June 8 in Onslow County and closes July 6. Candidates must file with their county board of elections with a $5 fee to appear on the November ballot.

Jacksonville offices will close on Memorial Day, with adjustments to trash and yard waste collection schedules. Extended transit service is available for select routes.