An overpopulation of ducks in downtown Swansboro has led the town to look for ways to reduce the increasing number, but many residents are worried the ducks will be euthanized.
Announcements for Thursday, April 15:
Onslow County has received new positive cases of COVID-19 as of April 12. Positive cases now total 15,916 with 142 deaths and 15,535 cleared. Onslow County is at 4.9% positive, while the state is at 6.9% positive.
Onslow County will cease operation of the mass clinic sites at the county’s multipurpose building and Onslow County Government Center by May 1. Vaccinations will continue to be offered by the county, but only at Onslow County Health Department, 612 College Street. Walk-in and appointment services will be offered during normal work hours. More information, call the Citizens Phone Bank at 910-989-5027.
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is officially in Tier 2 of COVID-19 Vaccine distribution. The Pfizer/Bio-N-Tech vaccine is now available for all uniformed personnel, all Department of Defense employees, and all eligible TRICARE beneficiaries ages 16 and older. NMCCL COVID-19 Vaccine Site is accepting walk-ins and appointm
North Carolina deputies help rescue baby owl North Carolina deputies help rescue a baby owl. (Source: Craven County Sheriff s Office - Animal Protective Services) By Ed Payne | February 18, 2021 at 1:44 PM CST - Updated February 18 at 1:44 PM
New Bern, N.C. (Gray News) – The Craven County Sheriff’s Office can put this feather in its cap.
The department is getting kudos for helping to rescue a fluffy white baby owl.
The owlet is now in the care of the Tails of Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary, which specializes in shorebirds, songbirds, raptors and small mammals.
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