Changes in Onslow County Business Operations:
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– COVID-19
OFFICE PARK EYE CENTER
COVID-19 Update: They committed to safeguarding the health of patients and the public. At the same time, they will continue to provide essential eye care to patients. They are limiting visits to only medically necessary appointments through April 3rd. They are also offering tele-medicine visits. Please call 910.355.3937 to reschedule or inquire about scheduling a tele-medicine visit with a physician.
Onslow Memorial Hospital is seeking donations of personal protective equipment (PPE). As they see an increase of COVID-19 cases in Eastern North Carolina, they want to ensure they have an ample supply of masks, gloves, and gowns to protect patients and team members. Please call Andria Davis at 910-577-2255 to schedule a time to drop off items.
To protect customers and employees,
The Trophy Case
is closed until April 1st and possibly longer if needed.
MainStay Suites is open and ready for business. We have cut rates to our city and county personal that need to place anyone in quarantine for 2 weeks or longer.
Labor Finders
is still accepting applicants from those in our community that are looking for employment.
In honoring social distancing and keeping everyone safe
,
Advantage Gold Realty
has decided to close their physical office location to the public effective immediately and will remain closed to the public until it is safe to resume normal operations. Please follow their Facebook page for up-to-date information. (
https://www.facebook.com/AdvantageGoldRealty/
)
Tideline Marine is still open putting t first responders as a priority. Also, if there are any certified mechanics in the community out of work and willing to work on a 1099 basis , just come by 159 Old Bridge Street Jacksonville NC 28540 and if your capabilities match what they need they employ you as long as we have service work to be completed.
At
Century 21 Champion Real Estate
they open for business, ready and available to help any and all housing needs!
Brighten someone’s day with
Flowers on the Move
! They will deliver and can leave it on the porch!
Bradley’s Jewelers
is open and taking every precaution they can to protect staff and customers. They are disinfecting their environment daily and understand the challenges of trying to find new ways to get things done and move forward. With this is mind, they are happy to personally shop for you. Please contact them through text at 910-545-5997, email Bradleysstaff@embarqmail.com or call us 910-353-1450. They will send personalized suggestions, descriptions and pictures. They will wrap your gifts and make arrangements for pickup and delivery.
Marine FCU's
branch lobbies are closed in an effort to minimize risk to members and employees. Members can conveniently handle their finances using Online Banking via their web site or mobile app. Live Teller Machines and ATMs will be fully operational. Members may also contact Marine FCU by telephone at 910.577.7333, and secure chat and email in Online Banking. Hours of operation may change due to the current circumstances. Members may check their web site for these and other updates at
www.marinefederal.org
.
Message from
Computer Warriors
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As business owners in these very difficult and challenging times, we must adapt. How we respond right now is crucial for the sake of our businesses, employees, families, and community. Business must go on, and as business owners, we must lead.
Here at Computer Warriors IT Support, we thrive in finding solutions to meet your needs. Many of our clients are going remote in order to maintain revenue while balancing safety at the same time. Whether you need equipment, remote access, security, and protection for new and sometimes personal computers added to your network, file sharing, cloud services, help with virtual meetings, or adjustments to your phone system, we’ve got you covered. Feel free to book a call with Brian Satz, company owner,
here and check out this
link for a report that answers the questions you have about working remotely! Also, feel free to reach us directly at (910) 218-8136.
Like other businesses,
First Citizens Bank
want to keep everyone healthy. We suggest that you use our drive-thrus. Many of our branch lobbies remain open for business, and you can also feel free to call your banker for an appointment.
The Child and Youth Program (CYP) facilities (two school age care facilities and seven child development centers) will be closed for regular operations effective Monday, 23 March with the exception of the Heroes Manor I, Heroes Manor II, and New River child development centers. These three child development centers will provide service to registered and full-time enrolled children of parents who are deemed essential or critical personnel (either as healthcare professionals. emergency responders, or by commander approval). Parents are being notified by letter. Hours of operation will be dictated by hours of essential functions of the families utilizing care, but will not exceed 0530 to 1800. Regular child care fees will apply for care up to 50 hours of care per week. An overage fee of $5.00 per hour will apply in fifteen minute increments for care offered in excess of 50 hours per week, per child. Care will be offered to a limited number of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old utilizing a maximum capacity for health and safety via social distancing. Children in care must be symptom-free from any illness.
First Bank branches transitioned to drive-thru only service Thursday, March 19, 2020 until further notice. If you need to meet with an associate or access your safe deposit box, please call your local branch to make an appointment. If you have any questions about your account or a transaction, you have access to our online and mobile banking 24/7. You can manage your accounts, check balances, and deposit checks without leaving your home. You’re also welcome to contact our Customer Service team at customerservice@localfirstbank.com or 866-792-4357.
Onsite Computer Service, Inc. has had an influx of clients who wish to work from home and access their work computers remotely. This service can be provided and setup remotely. Call us for Details. 910-346-4566 or email me at
service@ocsnc.com
Johnson’s Drugs is offering home delivery. The carriers will leave the package at the door.
SIA Group remains open but have instituted a ban on anyone from the public entering any offices through the end of this month. Services will continue, and can be accessed via phone or teleconference. If anyone has any questions or concerns, call the toll-free number: 800-682-7741.
To take all available precautions, and ensure the health and well-being of employees and cooperative members,
JOEMC's Offices are closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Drive-thru windows will remain open, and employees will continue to be available to meet the needs of our members over the phone and via email. They encourage all members to conduct JOEMC business over the phone, via our website, at our kiosks, or through email, if possible. Please call (910) 353-1940 or email us at joemc@joemc.com with any questions.
Event Updates from
The Duplin Events Center.
All March events have been cancelled/postponed. Due to Governor Cooper’s State of Emergency declaration and subsequent guidance restricting public gatherings, Duplin Events Center has cancelled/postponed all events scheduled through Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Cancelling events is a preventative measure for the safety of our guests and staff.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point officials have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Cherry Point Air Show that was previously scheduled for May 1-3. The decision was made with the primary concern for public health and safety due to the evolving situation of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. For any questions please feel free to contact myself, or the Station COMMSTRAT office (252-466-4241).
Beyond Online Ordering
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Take orders and reservations directly from your website and Facebook page.
Beyond
provides all the tools you need to track orders and grow your online sales, which are now more important than ever in these uncertain times. Call JoAnne DeRossett at 910.340-5056
H&R Block
will remain open normal business hours (9am -8pmM-F,9 am - 5pm Sat, 1-5pm Sun in March), but will also offer drop off and online uploading of documents to minimize any risks to our clients and staff. We can still conduct interviews on the phone and through email.
The Dunkin’ Donuts on N .Marine Blvd and Gum Branch Road are Drive-Thru only during our regular hours.
Angry Ginger will be doing curbside pickup from 11am-10pm and delivery (within a 10 mile radius), no deliveries on base from 11am-8pm
The Fuzzy Peach Jacksonville NC is available for to go orders
Texas Roadhouse is open for to go orders only Wednesday 3pm-9pm, Thursday 3pm-9pm,
Friday 12pm-9pm, Saturday 12pm-9pm, Sunday 12pm-9pm.Please order online at
Chuy’s TexMex is open for to go orders from 11 am to 9pm! 910-219-0330
www.chuys.com
Honey Baked To Go
-Please Call Ahead for Curb Side 910-577-4267. Also call ahead for Free delivery of 12 or more Box lunches. 8.29 each includes any Sandwich, Side option: Pasta, Potato salad, Broccoli bacon salad or chips. Cookie option: Chocolate chip, Oatmeal raisin or Sugar
Angie’s Restaurant is offering curbside pick up
Bakers Restaurant is offering curbside pick up
The Osprey Grill is offering Curbside Pickup and Delivery. No minimum on delivery. 20% delivery fee in lieu of tip applies.
Logan's Roadhouse- Call in and online ordering for to go orders is available
Duck’s Grill and Bar Open for Takeout or Delivery Monday-Saturday 110:00am-10:00pm. Call 910- 455-9128
Vidant Health’s priority is the health and well-being of patients, families
and team members. To visit a Vidant Health hospital, emergency department
or clinic, you must be: Over the age of 16 , an immediate family member, not experiencing any symptoms of illness. Only one person at a time may visit a patient or accompany a
patient to an appointment.
Art & Soul Expressions will be closed all this week and open March 23rd 2020 if feasible. The Family Fun Game Night scheduled for March 27th has been postponed to a later date.
Zing Zumm Children's Museum of Jacksonville is closed until March 31 and will evaluate the situation then as to if we can open back up or remain closed. They are posting fun activities to do with your children while out of school/work on our social media including staff reading good morning and good night stories.
Effective immediately,
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers’ lobby will be closed. The drive thru will be open for regular business hours.
Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF)
have changed operating methods due to the COVID-19 virus, but are still open for business and happy to assist anyone they can. They have gone completely virtual with training to facilitate the social distancing protocols. Scheduled cohorts will begin on the dates scheduled and candidates are able/encouraged to review and apply on our website for our upcoming training opportunities at:
https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/ .
Based on an abundance of caution for the health and wellbeing of our customers and staff, the
NCWorks Career Center will be closed to the public beginning at 12:00PM on March 18, 2020. We will continue to provide services to our valued customers virtually by phone and email. Job seekers and employers may continue to access NCWorks on-line at
www.ncworks.gov or contact the Career Center at (910) 347-2121 to receive staff assisted services.
Message from
WITN
Please share community oriented details with
Desk@witn.com and they will assist in disseminating substantial information.
Message from
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hometown REALTORS® and Hometown Property Management @ 3466 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546 The staff for both companies will be here in the office, however the doors will be closed to the public to minimize and health risk to our staff and customers. They n will be accepting deliveries during our normal business hours in the foyer area. They can be reached at 910-938-1976 to make arrangement s for any and all in person needs, delivery of keys, dropping off deposits, paying rents, etc.
Lawson-Wagner Insurance and Financial Agency is available with limited in person access. They will try to accommodate your needs via appointment or by phone. Payments can still be made via phone or front desk only. Call 910-455-0785 or email BestRatesforInsurance.com. Open 9am until 5:30 pm.
Zaxby’s
is operating drive-thru only during its normal operating hours.