Location Jacksonville, North Carolina, is the county seat of Onslow County and home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The base lies on the eastern edge of the county, bordered by the New River and Atlantic Ocean. Onslow County is about 500 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida, 600 miles

  Welcome to North Carolina! Onslow County’s flat, gently rolling terrain covers 763 square miles and is in the southeastern coastal plain of North Carolina, approximately 120 miles east of Raleigh, and 50 miles north of Wilmington. The city of Jacksonville is the county seat, and the areas surrounding the

  Situated along the Atlantic Ocean, Onslow County’s rolling terrain is an ideal place to raise a family or just for a relaxing getaway. Many people traveling in the area choose to drive so they can take in the ocean views and the woodlands, bogs and saltwater estuaries of the

  A low cost of living and pleasant natural surroundings in North Carolina’s Onslow County contribute to a quality of life not often found in larger metropolitan areas. In 2015, an estimated 186,311 people called the county home, and the population density was 233 people per square mile, the U.S.

  In 2013, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis judged Onslow County to be the nation’s fastest-growing county in terms of five-year economic growth, and given the continuing financial fuel from Marines and sailors stationed at Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station, the county’s prospects remain bright. The Onslow

  There are many health care services for military, civilians and veterans in Onslow County, though the Affordable Care Act has changed established insurance options. Visit www.healthcare.gov for information on open enrollment for health care coverage under the national Affordable Care Act. North Carolina currently has four carriers that offer

  Picking up from one place and moving to another is always a hassle, especially when kids and pets are involved. Knowing whom to call or where to find information can make the transition easier. Local government websites are valuable resources for newcomers to Onslow County because they provide important

  For those moving to a new location, it’s important to know what educational options are available. This chapter outlines the public school system in Onslow County, along with information about local libraries and higher education. There are private schools, charter schools and home schooling available to children in the

  There are plenty of entertaining activities — music, sports, theater, museums, parks and shopping — to choose from in Onslow County. Take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean at Hammocks Beach State Park, for instance, or tee off at the Scottish-links style 18-hole Castle Bay Golf Course. Don’t miss

Story by PO3 Mutis A Capizzi on 06/17/2017 For Lance Corporals Micah and Jose Martinez, this hits closer to home as they are brothers who are currently deployed with the Blue Knights, of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), which is embarked with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) together.

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune competed against each other at the High Intensity Tactical Training Center during the 2017 Tactical Athlete Competition Preliminaries, June 9. The Marines fought for a male and female spot to compete against Marines stationed across the globe for a chance to be

Camp Pendleton hosted members of the surrounding communities to watch as the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted a ship-to-shore exercise as a part of their final pre-deployment certification, June 14, 2017. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force that consists of logistical, ground and aviation elements under a central