The lowest price for a gallon of diesel gas in Onslow County during the week ending May 9 was $4.99, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.

During the first quarter of 2026, Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was the largest nursing home in Onslow County, serving an average of 133 residents each day.

Jacksonville will host an A250 Daughters of the American Revolution garden dedication on May 19. The event celebrates patriotism ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. Community members are encouraged to attend.

For the week ending May 9, the lowest reported price of regular gas in Onslow County stood at $3.79 per gallon.

Applications have opened for the City of Jacksonville’s free New River Institutes summer programs. High school students can explore art, leadership, or science through hands-on experiences with professionals. Space is limited; applications close May 31.

Jacksonville saw Medicaid payments linked to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment climb 72.9% during 2024, pointing to shifts in service usage and reimbursement trends.

In Jones County, the week’s lowest premium gas price was $5.44 per gallon as of the week ending May 2.

The cheapest reported price for a gallon of diesel gas in Jones County came in at $5.69 during the week ending May 2.

An FDA inspection of Plasma, Inc., BPC in Jacksonville took place March 25, focusing on blood and blood product oversight, as reported on the FDA’s website.

The week’s cheapest diesel gas price in Onslow County stood at $5.06 per gallon in the week ending May 2.

The week’s cheapest midgrade gas price in Onslow County stood at $3.94 per gallon in the week ending May 2.

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Onslow County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

Jacksonville has announced plans for ‘Inspiration Field,’ an ADA-compliant youth baseball field set for completion by late 2026. The project includes accessible features and additional park amenities aimed at fostering inclusion.

Drivers in Onslow County reported a weekly low of $3.64 per gallon for regular gas in the week ending May 2.

Jacksonville will remove its damaged Northeast Creek Park boardwalk beginning May 11 as part of an extensive park restoration effort funded by NOAA grants. The project includes rebuilding amenities such as piers, walkways, wetland areas, and ADA-compliant facilities.

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jones County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

State Sen. Michael A. Lazzara submitted legislation in the North Carolina Senate proposing the repeal of the state’s prohibition on hardened erosion control measures.

State Sen. Michael A. Lazzara introduced a measure in the North Carolina Senate that would enable local governments to establish military influence areas near military bases.

Sen. Michael A. Lazzara has introduced a measure in the North Carolina Senate focused on reporting and preventing human trafficking, alongside raising public awareness.

State Sen. Michael A. Lazzara has introduced a bill in the North Carolina Senate that proposes updates to coastal permit notification methods and water quality regulations.