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9 Family-friendly activities to do near Camp Lejeune, NC
Marine Corps Base (MCB)-Camp Lejeune is located in coastal North Carolina and is the largest Marine base on the East Coast. It is home to II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, School of Infantry-East and U. S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command. With over 100,000 Marines stationed there, your family might spend a few years in this region. Here are some family-friendly activities you can enjoy near MCB-Camp Lejeune. Enjoy the beaches. Within one hour of Camp Lejeune, you will find Onslow Beach (on base), Emerald Island, Atlantic Beach, Topsail Island/Surf City, and Wrightsville Beach. Visit the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center. This non-profit in Surf City cares for injured and sick sea turtles from across the East Coast. Take a tour to see the rehabilitation process firsthand and learn what it takes to prepare turtles for release back into the wild. You'll also find out how to help protect sea turtle nests along the beaches during nesting season Roller skate at Topsail Beach Skating Rink. For over 60 years, this family-owned skating rink has been a staple of South Topsail Island. Open seasonally (follow their Facebook page for hourly updates), lace up your favorite skates, and groove to music from the 70s and 80s. Skate rentals are available on-site. Visit the aquarium at Fort Fisher in Kure Beach. Though it's a bit of a drive from Camp Lejeune, the 92,000 square-foot aquarium at Fort Fisher is home to over 2500 animals, including the popular Luna, an albino American alligator. Play mini golf at Shipwreck Point in Surf City. This pirate-themed course offers two different 18-hole options and loads of fun for the whole family. Learn to surf or attend surf camp at one of the surf schools on Topsail Island. With hundreds of miles of shoreline in North Carolina, surfing is a way of life. Whether you are a beginner or can drop in with the best of them, these camps offer expert instruction to help you build confidence and refine your skills. Catch a University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) athletics game. UNCW is a part of the Colonial Athletic Association and has sporting events happening year-round, with baseball and basketball drawing the largest crowds. Wear navy blue and teal, and prepare to cheer the Seahawks to victory. Athletic camps are also available in the summer. Catch a ferry to visit the wild horses at Shackleford Banks. These North Carolina horses have lived wild and free for 400 years, with speculation they arrived on these shores when a Spanish ship crashed on the North Carolina Coast. You can hop a ferry from Harker's Island, Beaufort or Moorehead City through Island Express Ferry Service and witness these majestic wild creatures roaming the beaches for yourself. In the late spring of 2025, High Tides and Good Vibes, a 40,000-square-foot facility, is slated to open. High Tides and Good Vibes will offer bowling, food, and other family-fun entertainment in the heart of Surf City.
New York Times
15-05-2025
- Health
- New York Times
Decapitated Dolphin in North Carolina Prompts $20,000 Reward Offer From U.S.
The federal authorities want to know who decapitated a dolphin that had been stranded on an island off the coast of North Carolina last month, and they are offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that could help them find out. The 8-foot long bottlenose dolphin was found dead on Lea-Hutaff Island, N.C., on April 15, according to a statement from the Office of Law Enforcement of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The reward notice included a photo of the dolphin, which was missing its head, as it lay on the shore of the remote, undeveloped barrier island, which is north of Wilmington, N.C., and only accessible by boat, the agency said. Officials from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, which partners with NOAA to respond to dolphin strandings in the region, said that they determined that someone intentionally removed the dolphin's head after it had been stranded on the island. The agency noted that the dolphin was carrying Brucella, a bacteria that causes the infectious disease brucellosis, which can be transferred to humans through direct contact. Symptoms of the disease include headaches, fever, sweating and generally feeling badly or malaise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Officials performed a necropsy, an animal autopsy, and the results and cause of death were pending. Dolphins are not listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act, but they are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which bans harassing, hunting, killing or feeding wild dolphins. Violations can lead to fines up to $100,000 and up to one year in jail. Officials said that anyone with information about the Lea-Hutaff Island's dolphin should call the NOAA Enforcement Hotline at (800) 853-1964. People can leave tips anonymously, but to be eligible for the reward, they must include their name and contact information. The agency has previously offered rewards to the public for information about dolphins that appeared to have been killed. Last year, it offered up to a $20,000 reward in exchange for information to find the person who they believe fatally shot a juvenile dolphin at a beach in Louisiana. And in 2020, the federal authorities offered a reward after two dead dolphins that were found with gunshot or stab wounds in Florida.
The Guardian
15-05-2025
- The Guardian
Decapitated dolphin found on remote island in North Carolina
Wildlife officials in North Carolina are offering a reward of $20,000 for information about the decapitation of a dolphin on a remote coastal island. The 8ft-long dolphin was initially found, intact, on Lea-Hutaff Island in the state by a member of the public. When staff from the marine mammal stranding team from the University of North Carolina Wilmington arrived a few days later to investigate, they found the animal's head had been removed. 'This animal was intentionally decapitated, a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The remote location where the dolphin was found adds to the difficulty of investigating this incident and cause of death,' said the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries' office of law enforcement in a statement. It added that an initial health assessment of the dolphin showed the animal was likely carrying Brucella, a bacteria that causes the infectious disease brucellosis and can be passed on to humans through direct contact. Anyone convicted of mutilating the dolphin could face a fine of up to $100,000 and up to a year in jail. Lea-Hutaff Island is a remote and undeveloped barrier island north of the city of Wilmington and is only accessible by boat. The island is a haven for turtles, as well as shorebirds, wading birds, waterfowl and marsh birds during their nesting, migration and wintering seasons.
Fox Sports
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
UNCW denies No. 12 seed Delaware a historic end to the CAA Tournament and secures NCAA bid
UNCW denies No. 12 seed Delaware a historic end to the CAA Tournament and secures NCAA bid Updated Mar. 11, 2025 9:52 p.m. ET share facebook x reddit link Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donovan Newby had 17 points, Noah Ross scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half and UNC Wilmington denied No. 12 seed Delaware a historic end to the tournament with a 76-72 victory on Tuesday night in the Coastal Athletic Association championship game. Second-seeded UNC Wilmington (27-7) secured its league-record seventh CAA title since the 1982-83 season — and its first since capturing back-to-back titles in 2016 and '17. Delaware (16-20) entered the tournament on a six-game losing streak, including a 30-point loss to UNCW in the regular-season finale. The Blue Hens then rattled off four wins for a chance at becoming just the third team in Division I men's history to win five games in five days en route to a conference title. Newby made four straight free throws in the final 13.8 seconds, the last two after freshman Izaiah Pasha made a 3-pointer for Delaware to get within 74-72. Newby was a perfect 8 for 8 at the stripe. ADVERTISEMENT Bo Montgomery added 13 points and Khamari McGriff had 10 for UNCW. Pasha led Delaware with 21 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and Niels Lane added 20 points. Cavan Reilly scored 13 and John Camden 12. UNCW jumped out to a 22-10 lead after 13 minutes as Delaware started the game by making just 3 of 19 shots. But the Blue Hens got back in it by making five straight shots to begin a 16-3 run to get within 31-28 with 1:17 left. John Camden sank a contested 3-pointer with 15:30 left in the second half to give Delaware its first lead, 41-40, since it was 5-4. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 all season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Yahoo
Ex-UNCW student sues Highway Patrol over wrongful DWI charges after fatal I-40 crash
A former UNCW student, Raylee Grieco, is suing the North Carolina State Highway Patrol after being wrongfully charged with DWI following a fatal crash on I-40 in February 2024. According to reports from WWAY, Grieco was involved in a collision on February 18, 2024, when her vehicle struck a car stopped in the middle of I-40. The crash resulted in the death of Mildo Velasquez, who was reportedly under a trailer attempting to reconnect it to his pickup truck. Despite a breath test showing no alcohol, Grieco was charged with DWI and Underage DWI, charges that were later dismissed when blood tests revealed no impairing substances. ALSO READ: Family copes with loss of 44-year-old man killed in fatal wrong-way crash According to the lawsuit, Nurse Practitioner Sorto, who treated Grieco, determined she was not impaired and did not require a blood test for intoxicating substances. The lawsuit claims that Trooper Duff initially intended to charge Grieco only with failure to reduce speed but requested a Drug Recognition Expert evaluation based on a hospital staff member's comment that Grieco was 'acting strangely.' This observation was made after Grieco had been administered Norco, a narcotic pain medication. DRE Trooper Rich conducted field sobriety tests and claimed Grieco was under the influence of THC, despite the medication and her concussion. The lawsuit alleges that his evaluation was flawed and that he falsely stated a CT scan ruled out a concussion. Grieco's lawsuit seeks monetary relief, punitive damages, and a public apology from the NC Highway Patrol, highlighting alleged misconduct and wrongful charges in the investigation. VIDEO: Family copes with loss of 44-year-old man killed in fatal wrong-way crash
