Jacksonville North Carolina
Jacksonville is the commercial hub of Onslow County and home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River.
Over 70,000 people make the city their home. The once quiet farming community has grown into the business, retail, medical, banking and cultural center for Onslow County.
In 1992, Jacksonville was named an All-America City by the National Civic League. This award was a direct result of the active involvement of citizens in the community. Jacksonville promotes the collaborative interaction of citizens, business and the government in the resolution of public issues and the solving of shared problems.
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Swansboro North Carolina
Founded in 1783, the “Friendly City by the Sea” offers a historic downtown district with a unique village atmosphere. There is ample opportunity to enjoy the community’s heritage while shopping in an area alive with restaurants, boutiques, gift shops and waterside parks.
Swansboro, the home of Hammocks Beach State Park and its unspoiled beaches, boasts a beautiful small harbor adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway and is only three miles from coastal recreational facilities in the Croatan National Forest. The area serves as host to a wide variety of major events – from the Arts by the Sea Festival, the Mullet Festival, Candlelight Shopping and the Christmas Flotilla to an annual Oyster Roast, an annual Pig Cook-Off, the Blue Water Fishing Tournament, the King Mackerel Tournament,and the Speckled Trout Tournament – Swansboro offers some of the best hospitality on the North Carolina coast.
The Popular activities available in Swansboro and the surrounding area include beach-going, fishing, boating, camping, kayaking, golf, shopping, the arts and amusement parks.
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