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Good morning Jacksonville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Jacksonville ramp is closed after 129,000-gallon sewage spill?
- Why a Jacksonville rabbi is inviting everyone to Hanukkah this week
- Why Jacksonville police say this man faces so many drug charges
Also on today's calendar: $50 AHA BLS SKILLS CHECK-OFF | In-Person | Jacksonville, NC and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
- Friday: Windy with clouds, then sun, with a high of 67 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jacksonville highway remains closed as crews clean up sewage spill (witn.com) — A key Jacksonville exit ramp from Highway 24/Lejeune Boulevard to the Jacksonville Bypass and downtown will stay closed for about a week after a major sewage spill into Scales Creek. City crews and NCDOT are repairing a broken sewer main, treating the spill, and urging drivers to slow down, use caution on Lejeune Boulevard, and follow posted detours. 
• Jacksonville Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah amid global violence (witn.com) — Jacksonville’s Congregation Anshe Toras Emes gathered Tuesday night to celebrate Hanukkah, emphasizing bringing light and community together amid reports of global violence. Rabbi Yerachmiel Altman is inviting anyone in town to join upcoming celebrations and is offering free menorahs, candles, and dreidels to those who need them.
• Jacksonville man faces multiple felony drug charges after police arrest (wcti12.com) — Jacksonville police have arrested a 32-year-old local man who now faces multiple felony drug charges involving cocaine, methamphetamine, and Suboxone, along with several misdemeanors. He’s being held without bond at the Onslow County Detention Center and has a first court appearance scheduled at the Onslow County Courthouse.
📸 Around Jacksonville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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SAME Coastal Carolina - December Monthly Post Mtg
Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville, 1016 Jacksonville Pkwy, Jacksonville
11:00 am
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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P.R.O.M.I.S.E. - Open Play
Jacksonville, NC Calendar , 36 Kerr St. , Jacksonville
10:30 am -
$50 AHA BLS SKILLS CHECK-OFF | In-Person | Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce , 1099 Gum Branch Rd , Jacksonville
11:30 am -
Artist Discussion — Onslow County Council for the Arts
Council for the Arts , 826 New Bridge St , Jacksonville
6:00 pm -
Family Open Play Night
Jacksonville, NC Calendar , 1825 South Drive , Jacksonville
7:00 pm -
Red Cross CPR/AED with optional First Aid | Blended | Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce , 1099 Gum Branch Rd , Jacksonville
11:30 am -
P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Jingle and Mingle
Jacksonville, NC Calendar , 1825 South Drive , Jacksonville
6:30 pm -
Midget Mayhem Mini-Wrestling Event - Jacksonville NC (All-Ages)
The Limelight of Jacksonville , 145 Blue Creek School Rd , Jacksonville
8:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Family Storytime (Ages 0-5) - Swansboro
Onslow County, NC Calendar , 1460 West Corbett Avenue , Swansboro
9:30 am -
Family Storytime @ Sneads Ferry Branch Library (0-5 years old)
Onslow County, NC Calendar , 1330 Highway 210 , Sneads Ferry
10:30 am -
Family Storytime (Ages 0-5)
Onslow County, NC Calendar
10:30 am -
Craft Club ( Adult)
Onslow County, NC Calendar , 1330 NC Highway 210 , Sneads Ferry
11:30 am
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Last night about 8:30 pm three very young ladies put a little Christmas bag on my porch.
(It contained a snowman Christmas ornament.) They knocked on the door and ran away. Needless to say I didn’t get the chance to tell them thank you… (Nextdoor Greater Brynn Marr) - It was Stuart's turn at the spa.
Love his Christmas bandana. He's handsome and he knows it! (Nextdoor Northwoods Locals)
- Coleman Worldwide Moving posted a job opening for Helper / Packer / Mover in Jacksonville. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- The North Carolina Town That Inspired 'The Notebook' Reveals Its Charming Secrets (southernliving.com)
- Pamlico County caps off unbeaten debut with winter flag football title (highschoolot.com)
- Why This North Carolina Town Still Feels Like A Step Back In Time (takingthekids.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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