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PIGEON FORGE — U.S. Army veteran Jay Zimmerman is nearing the end of his journey to promote mental health awareness and community-based suicide prevention.

AAA7 offers caregiver support group Submitted story During this time when families have found themselves more isolated, it is important to reach out to others to find help and support. Through the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), a Caregiver Telephone Support Group is available for the 10 core counties the agency serves which include Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. The next call will take place on Thursday, May 20 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. A...

5 things you need to know for Tuesday, April 13 The FDA said it was recommending a pause after receiving reports that six people developed "rare and severe" blood clots after receiving the vaccine. and last updated 2021-04-13 08:17:04-04 Good morning southern Colorado and heres what you need to know on your Tuesday, April 13. If youd like to read the full story, be sure to click on the story headline. _____ The weather pattern is getting very unstable and a bit more active through Colorado. Ove...

Announcements for Tuesday, April 6: Onslow County has received new positive cases of COVID-19 as of April 5. Positive cases now total 15,682 with 141 deaths and 15,359 cleared. Onslow County is at 3.3% positive, while the state is at 4.4% positive.     Limited number of Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been made available to Onslow County. Those wanting to receive the vaccine can call for an appointment at the Citizens Phone Bank. Onslow County will take vaccination appointments now for al...

Announcements for Thursday, April 1: Onslow County has received new positive cases of COVID-19 as of March 29. Positive cases now total 15,632 with 140 deaths and 15,275 cleared.  Onslow County is at 2.6% positive, while the state is at 5.7% positive.     Covid-19 vaccinations will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1 at American Legion Post 265, 146 Broadhurst Road, Jacksonville. Open to all phases/groups. Register at StarMed.com or call 980-455-9818. Onslow County will take vaccinat...

Print A year of living and caregiving through COVID-19 has pushed many caregivers beyond their physical, emotional and mental limits. I know that I am probably like many other caregivers, struggling to survive a global health crisis with little or no respite. The compounded fatigue, daily stressors, isolation and no ability to bring in assistance because of the coronavirus make caregiving seem impossible sometimes. I know I have hit the “I can’t do it” wall during the last 12 months of pa...

Announcements for Saturday, March 6: Onslow County has received new positive cases of COVID-19 as of March 5. Positive cases now total 15,063 with 134 deaths and 14,611 cleared.  Onslow County is at 3.4% positive, while the state is at 4.3% positive.   Persons associated with the schools and child-care providers should call 910-989-5091 to register for an appointment if they have not done so already. This number is for school and child-care personnel only. Registration Now Open for Phase ...

Announcements for Thursday, March 4: Onslow County has received new positive cases of COVID-19 as of March 3. Positive cases now total 15,016 with 134 deaths and 14,562 cleared.  Onslow County is at 4.5% positive, while the state is at 6.1% positive.   StarMed is offering a First Dose Covid-19 vaccination on March 5 at American Legion Bldg., 146 Broadhurst Road, Jacksonville. Registration at StarMed.care/onslow or call 980-445-9818. Open to groups 1-3. Persons associated with the schools a...

More than 17,700 veterans under the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Coastal Healthcare system have received the coronavirus vaccine, officials said.  But with more than 73,000 veterans in the system, which spans 19 southeastern counties in North Carolina, providers want to ensure all who are eligible for the vaccine receive it. That is why a drive-thru vaccine event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville VA Healthcare Center, 7300 S. Raeford Road, said Tara Ricks, a spok...

Milroy column: Budget priorities to get behind I wanted to share some of the items in the governor’s biennial budget relating to veterans, seniors, the environment, our local economy and workers, and education that I am especially enthusiastic about. Written By: Nick Milroy | × Rep. Nick Milroy (Photo courtesy of Rep. Nick Milroys office) Gov. Tony Evers’ 2021-2023 biennial budget bill not only contains items that would provide relief to Wisconsinites throughout the state, b...