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Jacksonville, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Where to honor veterans in Jacksonville today
  • Arrest made in fatal Jacksonville hit-and-run; witnesses still sought
  • Jacksonville honors Camp Lejeune Marine who died after training

Also on today's calendar: 26th Annual International Festival and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 46.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Upcoming Veterans Day celebrations across eastern N.C. (wnct.com) — Jacksonville residents can honor veterans at an 11 a.m. Veterans Day observance today, Nov. 11, hosted by Disabled American Veterans at 300 Sherwood Road. It's one of several gatherings across eastern North Carolina, with ceremonies also listed in Washington and activities in Ayden and Greenville.
   

2. Woman arrested in fatal Jacksonville hit-and-run (jdnews.com) — A Jacksonville woman faces charges in the Oct. 27 hit-and-run that killed Richlands motorcyclist Kendall Papenfuse, 22, at North Marine Boulevard and Queens Road. Police arrested Rebekah Ann Stebbins, 40, on Nov. 5 and say the investigation remains active, with additional witnesses still sought.
   

3. Camp Lejeune Marine who died after training exercise in Okinawa honored in Jacksonville (wcti12.com) — Jacksonville honored Lance Cpl. Devin Hernandez with a wreath at Freedom Fountain on Nov. 9 after the Camp Lejeune Marine died following a training exercise in Okinawa. The 25-year-old combat engineer was injured during fast-rope training Nov. 3. His death remains under investigation, and the fountain will remain in mourning status for three days.
   

4. ENC sports: East Duplin prepares for playoffs, North Pitt soccer advances to quarters (wcti12.com) — Jacksonville High graduate Michael Carlock-Williams is leading North Carolina A&T in touchdown catches and receiving yards as the Aggies approach their final two regular-season games. The 6-foot-4 receiver has five touchdowns and 385 yards on 22 catches, with a rivalry game against Hampton next on Saturday at 1 p.m.
   

5. Diamond Jackson '16, Foot Locker's Senior Manager of Global Retail Operations and Strategy, Joins the DYALC (ncsu.edu) — Jacksonville native Diamond Jackson is bringing her retail industry experience back to NC State as a new member of the Wilson College of Textiles' Dean's Young Alumni Leadership Council. The 2016 graduate, now a senior manager at Foot Locker, will help guide alumni engagement and fundraising for the college.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Calling all musicians, poets, comedians and those who appreciate.
    A family friendly open mic* is being hosted at Antique to Chic in Jacksonville NC, hosted by Hawk and Sparrow Music. This Thursday from 6pm to 8pm. … (Nextdoor Liberty)
  • I would like to thank all the Marines out there!
    I was born into a Marine family and married a Marine! The pride I feel everytime I hear the Marine Corps hymn still reminds me of all the sacrifices… (Nextdoor Brynn Marr)
  • Acosta posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator Part Time in Jacksonville. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.

Ok Jacksonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jacksonville

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