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Jacksonville, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Jacksonville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What court documents reveal about the Jacksonville Ollieās stabbing case
- What Major James Capers Jr. Day means for Jacksonville residents
- Deputies seek driver who brutally attacked Jacksonville DoorDash courier
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 75.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Wife Of Stabbed Man Charged In Ollie's Jacksonville Fight (thencbeat.com) ā Jacksonville shoppers are learning more about a May altercation at Ollieās Bargain Outlet on Henderson Drive that left one man stabbed and two women facing charges. Newly revealed warrants show the husbandās wife is now charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct, while the other woman involved describes defending herself and questions how authorities handled the case. 
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2. Jacksonville honors local Medal of Honor recipient (wnct.com) ā Jacksonville has officially declared August 4 as Major James Capers Jr. Day, honoring the longtime resident and Marine who recently received the Medal of Honor at the White House. City leaders, including the mayor and council, joined Capers for a ceremony where he reflected on his service, fallen comrades, and deep ties to Camp Lejeune and the community. Ā Ā Ā
3. North Carolina DoorDash Driver Beaten With Bat (thencbeat.com) ā A DoorDash driver was brutally assaulted with a wooden bat while completing a delivery in the Jacksonville area, suffering severe head and facial injuries that required emergency brain surgery. The attack began after a traffic encounter near Western Boulevard Extension and Gum Branch Road and ended on Shamrock Drive; Onslow County investigators are still searching for the suspect and his black Range Rover. Ā Ā Ā
4. Jacksonville city council approves temporary social district trial run (witn.com) ā Jacksonville City Council has approved a temporary downtown social district for Sept. 25ā26, centered on Clove Hitch Beer Companyās Oktoberfest and closing part of Court Street to traffic. City leaders hope the pilot will boost downtown redevelopment and attract new businesses, and will use safety plans and post-event feedback to decide whether to pursue a permanent social district. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Jacksonville
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Onslow County, NC Calendar, 4955 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville
10:30 am
Thursday August 6
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey guys
So Iām reaching out because my 76 year old father moved up here this past weekend from Massachusetts and he brought with him his prized possessionsā¦ (Nextdoor Henderson) - Gotta haveit bagel is hiring for anyone looking for work.
2119 Lejeune Blvd Jacksonville, NC 28546 1 (910) 378-4141 (Nextdoor Liberty)
- CCS Construction Staffing posted a job opening for Pipe Welders in Jacksonville. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (8901) in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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