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Faith Platt, 45, was last seen about 11:30 a.m. Monday at her home at 6102 Timber Creek Lane.

A Jacksonville man on the run for several months - accused of stealing everything from firearms to video games to a boa constrictor - had his first appearance in court Tuesday after being arrested Monday and charged in several area home break-ins from last December.

Teachers, in general, are underpaid. So we can feel especially happy for 15 Swansboro area teachers who are sharing a $200,000 Powerball prize.

A group of 15 teachers from Swansboro High School had a pleasant surprise this year for Thanksgiving.

Jody Lynn Demercurio, 38, of Silver Creek Road in Swansboro, was charged Tuesday by the Jacksonville Police Department with obtaining property under false pretenses and with misdemeanor larceny.

On the biggest shopping day of the year, many shops and boutiques in Onslow County saw a small surge of Christmas shoppers, many of whom opted to bypass big-box door busters and retail chains.

The DAV's responsiveness to the veterans was instrumental to the job fair's success.

The great thing about Christmas parades on the Crystal Coast is that some of them actually take place on the water.

Heavy rainfall totaling 4 to 5 inches has fallen across portions of Onslow, Jones, and Carteret counties since Wednesday afternoon.

Beaufort NC , North Carolina , United States Friday, November 13, 2009 November 13, 2009 Light rain and wind continued today off and on so when Kate finished school we went to the Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores across the causeway from Morehead City.

Remnants of Tropical Storm Ida deposited nearly 10 inches of rain in some parts of Onslow County last week, and environmental officials and workers warn that contact with floodwater still can pose a health threat.

The Marine Corps League will host its fifth annual Veterans Appreciation Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday.

A new partnership between two area entities is hoping to help job seekers find employment.

During the November Onslow County Board of Education meeting, Kelli Glynn, with Community Prevention Services of Onslow County, recognized the winners of the Red Ribbon Banner Contest held in October.

Expect at least one more day of dreary weather. Friday's forecast for Onslow and Carteret County includes lots of clouds and an occasional drizzle, said Robert Frederick, a duty forecaster for the National Weather Service in Newport.

Those who need to trek out today should use extreme caution as flooding and road closures can make traveling a bit hazardous, according to N.C. Department of Transportation Officials.

A new event being held this weekend in Swansboro will provide family entertainment with a pirate theme.

Sheriff Ed Brown said that he believes the Sheriff's Department has found the body of Virginia Tillman Moll.

Following Tuesday's canvass, Onslow County's municipal election results remain unchanged - except for the fact they're now official.

Some members of local law enforcement recently underwent training to help them better understand and respond to people with mental illnesses and other disabilities.