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Spectrum Internet® With Speeds Up to 1 Gig Now Available to More Than 950 Homes and Small Businesses

Network Buildout is Part of Spectrum’s $7 Billion Rural Construction Initiative

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation^*, today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 950 homes and small businesses in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Spectrum’s multi-year rural construction initiative is driven by more than $7 billion in private investment from Spectrum and will ultimately add an additional 100,000+ miles of fiber-optic network infrastructure and deliver symmetrical and multi-gigabit speed internet access to more than 1.7 million new locations across the country.

“Spectrum is bringing gigabit broadband to unserved communities in North Carolina and across America,” said Tim Williams, Vice President of Construction at Spectrum. “Our investment is making it possible to deliver the high-value broadband, mobile, TV and voice services now available in Onslow County. We are providing local residents and small businesses superior connectivity at highly competitive prices, backed by a team of skilled local technicians and 100% U.S.-based customer service.”

Broadband Speeds up to 1 Gbps, Plus Money-Saving Mobile Options and 85,000 On Demand Choices

Spectrum Internet delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps and Advanced WiFi for residential and small business customers, featuring starting speeds of 500 Mbps, with no modem fees, data caps or contracts. Spectrum Business Internet offers customers 1 Gbps download speeds, with 500 Mbps and 750 Mbps options. The company has also begun a network evolution that will provide gigabit upstream speeds and multiple gigabit download speeds across its entire 41-state service area.

“Small businesses like mine require high-speed internet access to grow, connect with customers, and manage accounting, payroll, and so much more,” said state Sen. Michael Lazzara. “Spectrum’s RDOF investment in Onslow County brought fast broadband internet access to those who still did not have the speed or reliability they need to thrive.”

Spectrum Internet exceeded advertised download and upload speeds for all tiers measured — even during peak weeknight usage between 7 and 11 p.m. — according to the FCC’s most recent “Measuring Broadband America Fixed Broadband Report.”

Along with multiple broadband options, Spectrum services now available also include Spectrum Mobile^™ and Spectrum TV^®. Spectrum Mobile is the nation’s fastest-growing mobile provider^** and combines with Spectrum Internet and Advanced Home WiFi to provide seamless connectivity inside and outside the home. Spectrum Mobile provides customers access to nationwide 5G at great value, with Unlimited lines starting at $30 a month, as well as By the Gig options.

Spectrum TV offers more than 270 HD channels and access to 85,000 On Demand movies and shows. Using the Spectrum TV App — the highest-rated pay TV streaming app in the U.S.^*** — viewers can stream content across a growing number of platforms, including iOS and Android mobile devices, Xbox One, Kindle Fire, Samsung Smart TVs, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Xumo TVs and PCs.

Local residents and business owners should visit spectrumruralexpansion.com to learn more about when their home or business may be able to receive Spectrum services.

^* Based on December 2022 FCC Broadband Data Collection locations.

^** Based on 1Q 2024 subscriber data among top 3 carriers.

^*** iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) average ratings as of July 1, 2024. Apps must have at least 150k reviews through combination of iOS & Android store reviews as of July 1, 2024.

About Spectrum

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company available to 58 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet^®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.

More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.

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Onslow County Information

Onslow County is proud to announce that Stephen “Steve” Eaton will join the Executive Leadership Team as Deputy County Manager. Eaton comes from Gaston County Government where he serves as Assistant County Manager.

Eaton says he is excited to bring his more than 20 years of local government experience to Onslow County. “There is so much innovation and growth happening in this community and I can’t wait to join the leadership team and be a part of it. I’m eager to work with our community partners, nonprofits, and civic organizations to help move the county forward as the community of choice in Coastal North Carolina.”

Steve Eaton has worked for Gaston County Government since 2011 in increasingly significant roles. He began his career there as Assistant Public Health Director before working his way up through the organization to become the Health and Human Services Director and ultimately joined the county management team.

In his role as an Assistant County Manager Eaton directed fiscal operations for a $99.5M multi-department budget and a workforce of 719 employees. Departments he oversaw included Health and Human Services, the Public Library system, Information Technology, and the County Museum.

Prior to local government, Eaton was the Smart Start Executive Director for Children in Alexander, Lincoln, and Gaston Counties from 2004 to 2011. He holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from East Carolina University.

Mr. Eaton was chosen during a lengthy recruitment process that included many candidates and an extensive assessment center to search for the most qualified person for the position. His work with Onslow County Government officially begins on January 12, 2026.

Onslow County Information

The Onslow County Tax Department is currently in the midst of the 2026 revaluation. This process, which is required by state law, adjusts property values to current market values. The goal of a revaluation is to create a fair distribution of the tax burden as values change over time.

The recently adopted schedule of property values shows growth has been consistent across all areas of Onslow County with a median increase of 37% since the 2022 revaluation. Property revaluation is not a tax increase. The tax rate for the updated 2026 property values will be set as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget process by the Onslow County Board of Commissioners.

Revaluation Timeline

Schedule of Values

The Schedule of Values is the criteria used to determine the market value of property during a revaluation. It explains how land, homes, and buildings are valued based on real sales in the local market. By using one consistent set of rules, the County ensures that all properties are valued fairly.

The Board of Commissioners adopted the Schedule of Values on November 17. It is being applied to every property in the county, and updated value notices will be mailed to property owners in February 2026.

State law requires countywide revaluation at least every eight years but Onslow County conducts a revaluation every four years. Having more frequent revaluations ensures property values more accurately reflect current market condition, thereby ensuring fairness.

Onslow County Information

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution affirming the County’s commitment to protecting and improving water quality through responsible stormwater management. This resolution encourages all new or significantly renovated County funded facilities to incorporate low impact development stormwater strategies when they are fiscally responsible and practical.

As Onslow County continues to grow it will be increasingly important to meet the needs of future development through sustainable means. Resolution 25-015 also encourages the Onslow County School System and Coastal Carolina Community College to adopt similar commitments as they design, construct, or renovate new facilities.

County Manager David Smitherman says improving water quality now will ensure a vibrant future. “Water quality is important for our livelihood, for our economics, for our fishing industry, and for tourism. We know there are a lot of projects that are going to be built over the next 10 years that will come with environmental impact, particularly the stormwater runoff.”

Examples of low impact development strategies include the recently completed Emergency Operations Center expansion. The parking lot features a state-of-the-art underground stormwater detention system. The ongoing Multipurpose Center renovation will have cisterns returned to the building as part of the project, and stormwater mitigation for the upcoming new Bear Creek Fire Station is in the design phase.

*EOC Stormwater Mitigation

The attached resolution outlines recommended low-impact development strategies, which include bioretention areas, swales, pocket wetlands, impervious surface removal, cisterns, green roofs, and permeable pavements. The resolution is a recommendation for local government funded facilities but Onslow County encourages housing and commercial construction to adopt stormwater best practices as well.

By encouraging low impact design techniques, Onslow County leads by example in environmental stewardship. For more information on how Onslow County is planning for the future visit www.OnslowCountyNC.gov/StrategicPlan.

A woman in Onslow County was hospitalized after being attacked by a buck that had been illegally raised by an acquaintance, according to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC).

The incident happened Oct. 21 and involved a 3 1/2-year-old male deer that had been kept as a fawn in violation of state law. Officials said the woman suffered a puncture wound to her shoulder and neck along with multiple bruises and scrapes from the deer’s antlers and hooves.

NC Wildlife officials say the case is one of several reported across the state this year in which deer raised or fed by humans have attacked people or pets. Incidents have been documented in Rockingham, Randolph, Wilkes, Onslow, Iredell and Cherokee counties.

“Deer that lose their fear of humans can act in abnormal ways,” said NCWRC deer biologist April Boggs Pope. “That male deer that seemed fine or friendly during the rest of the year can become dangerously aggressive during the rut.”

State law prohibits holding most native wildlife — including deer — for companionship or amusement. Only individuals with a valid wildlife captivity license may keep certain wild animals for scientific, educational or exhibition purposes, and only licensed wildlife rehabilitators are permitted to care for fawns. While feeding deer is not illegal in most areas, NC Wildlife advises the public not to hand-feed or habituate deer. In Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance zones, baiting and feeding are banned from Jan. 2 through Aug. 31.

Game Mammals and Surveys Supervisor Colleen Olfenbuttel said attempts to tame deer often end in tragedy.

“People trying to tame wild deer may think they are doing the deer a favor, but they are putting the deer at higher risk of malnourishment and poor health,” she said. “And if the deer attacks a person, as we have seen several times this year, it will be euthanized.”

NCWRC urges residents to report illegally kept deer or seek assistance with human-deer conflicts by contacting the NC Wildlife Helpline.

Onslow County Information

The Onslow County Tax Department is currently in the midst of the 2026 revaluation. This process, which is required by state law, adjusts property values to current market values. The goal of a revaluation is to create a fair distribution of the tax burden as values change over time.

The recently adopted schedule of property values shows growth has been consistent across all areas of Onslow County with a median increase of 37% since the 2022 revaluation. Property revaluation is not a tax increase. The tax rate for the updated 2026 property values will be set as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget process by the Onslow County Board of Commissioners.

Revaluation Timeline

Schedule of Values

The Schedule of Values is the criteria used to determine the market value of property during a revaluation. It explains how land, homes, and buildings are valued based on real sales in the local market. By using one consistent set of rules, the County ensures that all properties are valued fairly.

The Board of Commissioners adopted the Schedule of Values on November 17. It is being applied to every property in the county, and updated value notices will be mailed to property owners in February 2026.

State law requires countywide revaluation at least every eight years but Onslow County conducts a revaluation every four years. Having more frequent revaluations ensures property values more accurately reflect current market condition, thereby ensuring fairness.

Onslow County Information

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution affirming the County’s commitment to protecting and improving water quality through responsible stormwater management. This resolution encourages all new or significantly renovated County funded facilities to incorporate low impact development stormwater strategies when they are fiscally responsible and practical.

As Onslow County continues to grow it will be increasingly important to meet the needs of future development through sustainable means. Resolution 25-015 also encourages the Onslow County School System and Coastal Carolina Community College to adopt similar commitments as they design, construct, or renovate new facilities.

County Manager David Smitherman says improving water quality now will ensure a vibrant future. “Water quality is important for our livelihood, for our economics, for our fishing industry, and for tourism. We know there are a lot of projects that are going to be built over the next 10 years that will come with environmental impact, particularly the stormwater runoff.”

Examples of low impact development strategies include the recently completed Emergency Operations Center expansion. The parking lot features a state-of-the-art underground stormwater detention system. The ongoing Multipurpose Center renovation will have cisterns returned to the building as part of the project, and stormwater mitigation for the upcoming new Bear Creek Fire Station is in the design phase.

*EOC Stormwater Mitigation

The attached resolution outlines recommended low-impact development strategies, which include bioretention areas, swales, pocket wetlands, impervious surface removal, cisterns, green roofs, and permeable pavements. The resolution is a recommendation for local government funded facilities but Onslow County encourages housing and commercial construction to adopt stormwater best practices as well.

By encouraging low impact design techniques, Onslow County leads by example in environmental stewardship. For more information on how Onslow County is planning for the future visit www.OnslowCountyNC.gov/StrategicPlan.

Onslow County Information

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution affirming the County’s commitment to protecting and improving water quality through responsible stormwater management. This resolution encourages all new or significantly renovated County funded facilities to incorporate low impact development stormwater strategies when they are fiscally responsible and practical.

As Onslow County continues to grow it will be increasingly important to meet the needs of future development through sustainable means. Resolution 25-015 also encourages the Onslow County School System and Coastal Carolina Community College to adopt similar commitments as they design, construct, or renovate new facilities.

County Manager David Smitherman says improving water quality now will ensure a vibrant future. “Water quality is important for our livelihood, for our economics, for our fishing industry, and for tourism. We know there are a lot of projects that are going to be built over the next 10 years that will come with environmental impact, particularly the stormwater runoff.”

Examples of low impact development strategies include the recently completed Emergency Operations Center expansion. The parking lot features a state-of-the-art underground stormwater detention system. The ongoing Multipurpose Center renovation will have cisterns returned to the building as part of the project, and stormwater mitigation for the upcoming new Bear Creek Fire Station is in the design phase.

*EOC Stormwater Mitigation

The attached resolution outlines recommended low-impact development strategies, which include bioretention areas, swales, pocket wetlands, impervious surface removal, cisterns, green roofs, and permeable pavements. The resolution is a recommendation for local government funded facilities but Onslow County encourages housing and commercial construction to adopt stormwater best practices as well.

By encouraging low impact design techniques, Onslow County leads by example in environmental stewardship. For more information on how Onslow County is planning for the future visit www.OnslowCountyNC.gov/StrategicPlan.