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Happy weekend, Jacksonville!
In today’s happening-today edition: Legendary coastal bites, honey bee fun day, and candle making and mocktails + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Recognized for innovative teaching: Swansboro High School’s Cason Justice was named Southeast Regional Teacher of the Year, becoming a finalist for North Carolina’s top honor. He focuses on student engagement and civic participation — read the full story.
Keeping kids safe near buses: After a January warning, Onslow County is increasing enforcement as Jacksonville Police and Onslow County Schools watch for drivers passing stopped school buses with flashing lights and extended stop arms — read the full safety warning.
Legendary coastal bites await: A recent article spotlights 11 unassuming North Carolina seafood spots, including Riverview Café in Sneads Ferry and Shuckin’ Shack in Surf City, favorites near Jacksonville for fresh, no frills plates — check out the full lineup.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Make something this week: Low-key reminder: Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts isn’t just for gallery peeks. It’s a friendly, creative hang where you can drop in, unwind, and make something with neighbors. When your week needs a reset, this spot delivers a calm spark without fuss.
Beer hall vibes: If your week needs a reset, The Clove Hitch Beer Company offers a laid-back, family and dog friendly beer and wine hall pouring a big lineup from local breweries, plus legit nonalcoholic picks. It’s an easy spot to meet a friend, sample something new, and make downtown feel like your living room.
Yarn fix, solved: Got antsy needles? The Tail Spinner stocks squishy skeins, smart guidance, and looms and wheels to take ideas to brag-worthy finishes. Expect pettable fibers, helpful humans, and plenty of inspiration in Richlands, so your next obsession is as close as a cast-on.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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✂ Scrapbooking & Card Making @ First United Methodist Church of Sneads Ferrry | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Take a break from doomscrolling and cut, paste, and chat at a scrapbooking and card making fundraiser. Back because we all have a shoebox of photos we pretend we will organize, and proceeds support a good cause. BYO photos, ideas, and patience for glitter.
🐝 Honey Bee Fun Day @ BRAWES Bee Farm (Richlands) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – This beekeeping open house at Richlands Farm offers observation-hive peeks, queen-spotting bragging rights, and advice on getting started. Bring the kids for bee crafts, stock up on honey in the shop, and if spring fever hits, a day-of SCAG mower buy nabs an extended warranty.
🏍 Wreaths Across America Fundraising Ride @ New River Harley-Davidson | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Fire up the bike and join a purpose-driven ride from New River Harley-Davidson to support Wreaths Across America for Cedar Grove Cemetery. It’s less about throttle, more about remembering, honoring, and teaching. Bring your buddies, your respect, and maybe a decent muffler.
🕯 Candle Making + Mocktails @ Jacksonville, N.C. | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Shake off winter and make something that doesn’t involve a spreadsheet. Learn candle basics, sniff 30-plus scents, and pour your custom 7 oz beauty. While it cools, sip a mocktail, blend an essential oil roller, and leave smelling like competence, spring, and good decisions.
👂 Sensory Saturday @ Onslow Pines Park | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Take a breather at Onslow Pines Park for Sensory Saturday’s Cherry Blossom Craft, welcoming folks with I/DD, their families, caregivers, and neighbors. Quiet, creative, and refreshingly offline. Not a drop off, so stick around, chat, and make something pretty. RSVP: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/11f5d87544fa44a78f5003fafae04f6d
🥃 Oak & Smoke @ One Place: SECU Hope Center | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Take a break from the usual happy hour and lean into Oak & Smoke, a grown-up night of refined tastings, premium cigars, and culinary pairings, all for a good cause. Grab tickets or a sponsorship, splurge for VIP if you like first dibs, then linger.
💍 2026 Wedding Expo @ The Rustic Barn at Half Moon | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Take a quick trip to The Rustic Barn at Half Moon for a one-stop wedding sanity saver. Taste cakes, scout dresses and florals, chat with planners, photographers, and caterers, and maybe snag a goodie bag and a raffle prize. Less doom-scrolling, more decision-making, Jacksonville.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Jacksonville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 7%
Patchy fog before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 53%
A chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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