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 vaccination appointments now for all persons aged 16 and up. Onslow County is taking requests for vaccinations on 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 appointments. Appointments f
A second cluster of COVID-19 cases in one of Onslow County’s public schools has been announced by the school district.
A cluster of six cases was confirmed at Dixon High School, Onslow County Schools announced Tuesday morning but did not indicate whether the cases involved staff or students.
According to the news release, the Onslow County Health Department notified OCS and DHS administrators late Friday that a cluster had been identified. The health department also reported the information to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
NCDHHS defines a cluster as a minimum of 5 cases with symptom onset or initial positive test results within a 14-day period and a probable common linkage between cases.
Neighbors in the News
Richlands graduates receive FFA degrees.
Six recent Richlands High School graduates were recently recognized for earning the American Future Farmers of American degree during the Virtual National FFA Convention. Caroline Rood, Class of 2018; and Jonathon Creech, Morgan Holmer, Kaitlyn Howard, Riley Jarman, and Will Preast, Class of 2019. The requirements to earn the American FFA Degree are holding active membership for the past three years, completing secondary instruction in an agricultural education program and operating a supervised agricultural experience program. Community service, leadership abilities and scholastic achievement are also required.
No Shave November
Jacksonville Police Officers recently contributed $50 each to participate in “No Shave November” to benefit St. Jude s Children s Hospital. Over 50 officers raised more than $2,800 this year for the charity.