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Beaches, Affordable Housing Beckon Buyers to Onslow County

Anne Wooley doesn’t need to do a lot of explaining when friends ask why her family’s settling down in Onslow County. “We’re near the ocean‚” she says. “Once you say that‚ they understand.” “Newcomer” is a natural state for Wooley and her husband‚ Kevin‚ who is in the military. The couple and their two children‚ ages 14 and 9‚ have lived all over‚ from California and Washington to Virginia and Georgia – even previously in Onslow County‚ from 1994 to 1997. “Now that we’ve been around a bit‚... Read More »

Onslow Memorial Hospital ER Adds Services, Cuts Waiting Time

At Onslow Memorial Hospital, the emergency department not only saves lives, but is getting a new lease on life itself. In summer 2008, the hospital opens a new ER that’s almost triple the size of its predecessor. The $31.3 million project replaces the existing department, as well as the surgical services area, and it will have more than $4 million in new medical equipment and related technology, says Tim Strickland, director of public relations and marketing. “It’s a new wing of the... Read More »
Onslow County Schools Support The Arts

Onslow County Schools Set the Standard for Arts Education

As a freshman in high school‚ Claire Zawistowsski already knew her professional ambition. Years later‚ she realized that dream by accepting the choral director’s position at her alma mater‚ Jacksonville High School. This talented Onslow County native was so affected by her high school musical experiences – in the classroom and on stage – that she was determined to come back and share her love of the arts with students. “Onslow County Schools has a really fine support system in music from the... Read More »

Coastal Carolina Community College Encourages Lifelong Learning

The continuing education division of Coastal Carolina Community College has a rather lofty goal. As stated on its Web site‚ it aims to “upgrade the occupational skills and knowledge of individuals at all levels of labor and management.” It’s a goal that’s also being well met. Boasting more than 15‚000 enrollees‚ Coastal Carolina’s continuing education programs meet a wide spectrum of job performance and professional development needs. Courses of study range from computer training – including... Read More »