Perfect 10 and Pollopalooza Message from Mary Ann
This is a message from Mary Ann reminding everyone about the two big events happening in Jones County on October 19th.
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Western NC Recovery – Supply Drive and Emergency Management Announcement
Jones County Government will begin accepting supplies to help with relief in Western North Carolina beginning tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM at the Jones County Civic Center. A flyer will be uploaded to social media pages within the hour. Emergency Management and Law Enforcement staff are coordinating the effort to take these supplies to a preferred location to exhaust any chaos. Supplies will be accepted until otherwise noted. Coordination has begun with the Volunteer Fire Department to see what members are prepared to volunteer by way of QRV or tankers.
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PRESS RELEASE – Jones County receives a permanent replica of the Charters of Freedom at the Jones County Civic Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jones County receives a permanent replica of the Charters of Freedom at the Jones County Civic Center. A grand celebration of freedom and patriotism took place today in Trenton, North Carolina, as the 62nd Charters of Freedom setting nationwide was dedicated at the Jones County Civic Center, located at 832 NC Hwy 58 South, Trenton, NC 28585. This setting, the 37th of its kind in North Carolina, includes full-scale replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Civil Rights Amendments. The entire event was broadcast live on the Your Charters
Hurricane Community Forum
This Hurricane Community Forum is presented by the National Weather Service and hosted by The Filling Station.
The info below is from the NWS website.
Why: Did you know that Eastern North Carolina is the MOST frequently impacted stretch of coastline in the country to hurricanes?
Follow this link to register for the forum on September 18th at 6 PM in Pollocksville.
Amateur Radio General License Class Starting October 12, 2024
The Filling Station in partnership with the New Bern Amateur Radio Club will be holding a Ham Radio Licensing Class for the General Class License. It is recommended that students hold a current Technician Class License. The Class is open to all ages and will prepare the students for the FCC Element 3 exam, General Class. As with all current FCC Amateur Radio Licenses, there is NO Morse Code required. The course covers regulations, operating practices, electronic theory, and safety. The class is FREE but the student Should purchase the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 10th Edition Study Guide for
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Amateur Radio General License Class Starting Fall 2023
The Filling Station in partnership with the New Bern Amateur Radio Club will be holding a Ham Radio Licensing Class for the General Class License. It is recommended that students hold a current Technician Class License. The Class is open to all ages and will prepare the students for the FCC Element 3 exam, General Class. As with all current FCC Amateur Radio Licenses, there is NO Morse Code required. The course covers regulations, operating practices, electronic theory, and safety. The class is FREE but the student Should purchase the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 10th Edition Study Guide for
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