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Purple Heart Veteran Gets New Wheelchair-Friendly Home

Contractors are putting the finishing touches on a home in Onslow County before they hand over the keys to a Purple Heart combat veteran.

Onslow Co. Animal Shelter: Military Deployments Create Pet Issues

Volunteer Alex Douglas says he understands military orders, but after so many pets are left at the shelter during deployments he says the lack of planning just gets frustrating.

HIGHWAY PATROL: No Charges Against Deputy In Crash

State troopers say there will be no charges against an Onslow County deputy sheriff after he wrecked his cruiser Wednesday night.

Camp Lejeune Marine Killed In Afghanistan

The Department of Defense says a 22-year-old Marine from Greenville, Miss. was killed during combat operations.

North Carolina Marine Unit Begins To Return Home Today

The 1,700 marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit will begin returning to North Carolina Thursday after more than 10 months away on duty in Northern Africa and Europe.

Unemployment Increased From Thanksgiving To Christmas

There was a rise in unemployment in Eastern Carolina during December, according to the latest unemployment figures out.

Officials: Unit's Leader Involved In Urination Video

According to McClatchy newspapers, one of the marines in the video where troops appear to be urinating on Taliban corpses in Afhganistan was the unit's leader.

FIRST ON WITN: Onslow County Meth Lab Bust

Two Holly Ridge residents are jailed after deputies say they found a meth lab in their home, and one of them no stranger to meth charges.

Senators Question CDC Report On Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

A CDC agency is researching the effects of chemical contamination of water at the base from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Smoke Over Camp Lejeune In Jacksonville

Smoke is visible over Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville. Officials say it is from controlled burns.

Marine Dad Found Not Guilty In Dog Mauling Trial

An Onslow County jury has found a Marine father not guilty of child abuse after his young son was mauled by the family's pit bull.

Boy With Cerebral Palsy Walks Into The Arms Of Dad Returning From Afghanistan

A little boy determined to defy doctors is inspiring people around him.

Update: Boil Water Advisory Lifted In Swansboro

A boil water advisory has been lifted for residents in Swansboro.

Navy Investigating Diver's Death Off NC Coast

The Navy is investigating the death of a diver participating in an amphibious training exercise in waters off Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

Marine Pleads Guilty In Indecent Exposure Case

A New River Marine pilot who was accused of exposing himself to women has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and conduct unbecoming an officer.

Rabies Found In Cat In Onslow County

Onslow County is reporting its first positive rabies case for 2012.

UPDATE: Officials Say Mall Store Fire Caused By Cigarette

Fire officials say a fire inside the Jacksonville Mall Wednesday, was caused by an employee's cigarette.

"Hell And Back Again" Receives Oscar Nod

A documentary film about a Camp Lejeune Marine who returns from Afghanistan wounded and struggling to rebuild his life is among the nominees for an Academy Award.