JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Brian North’s latest Brian’s Business Beat is packed with updates on what’s opening, what’s under construction and what’s next across Jacksonville.
Raising Cane’s on Western Boulevard is scheduled to open July 13. The new building has been complete since the middle of May, but managers say it is standard procedure for the company to take time before opening for business. The restaurant is currently working to hire 160 part-time employees, with managers saying they want to get the launch right and not rush the process.
The new Raising Cane’s building on Western Boulevard has been complete since mid-May, but managers say the company is following its standard opening process.
They say the restaurant is taking time to hire and train 160 part-time employees before opening to the public.
Managers say the goal is to make sure the team is fully prepared and the launch is not rushed.
The restaurant is currently scheduled to open July 13.
City officials say groundwork should begin soon for the new Harris Teeter on Western Boulevard next to Academy Sports.
City officials say groundwork is expected to begin soon for the new Harris Teeter on Western Boulevard next to Academy Sports.
Posh Nails & Lounge is also expected to open soon at 1092 Hampton Inn Way.
Posh Nails & Lounge is expected to open soon at 1092 Hampton Inn Way.
Two new businesses are now open next to the Pumpkin Center Fire Department on the north side of Jacksonville. From The Jump K9 LLC and Thrive Chiropractic and Wellhouse are planning a Pumpkin Center Festival on July 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to commemorate their openings.
Two new businesses are now open next to the Pumpkin Center Fire Department on the north side of Jacksonville.
The businesses are planning a Pumpkin Center Festival on July 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate their openings.
From The Jump K9 LLC opened in January. The business offers a unique dog training service where pets are not boarded for training. Instead, owners drop off and pick up their dogs daily at their convenience.
Co-owners Brittany Clark and Kim Sheffield met while working together at PetSmart. They later decided to combine their mutual love for dogs and launch a progressive training business for owners with varying schedules.
From The Jump K9 LLC opened in January.
The business offers dog training services without boarding pets overnight.
Owners can drop off and pick up their dogs daily at their convenience.
From The Jump K9 LLC is co-owned by Brittany Clark and Kim Sheffield.
The two met while working together at PetSmart.
They later decided to combine their love for dogs and start a progressive training business for owners with varying schedules.
They are pictured with client Halo.
Thrive Chiropractic and Wellhouse is located next door to From The Jump K9. The business recently passed its final inspection and is now open.
Owner Makayla Lyon grew up in the Norfolk area, attended Ohio State and earned her doctorate from Palmer University in Iowa.
Thrive Chiropractic and Wellhouse is located next door to From The Jump K9.
The business passed its final inspection Thursday and is now open.
Makayla Lyon owns Thrive Chiropractic and Wellhouse.
She grew up in the Norfolk area and attended Ohio State.
Lyon later earned her doctorate from Palmer University in Iowa.
The City of Jacksonville is also preparing to begin work on the proposed Uptown Recreation and Entertainment Complex on the northwest side of the city. The land was purchased in 2021, and plans were drawn up in 2024. No projected completion date has been announced.
The City of Jacksonville is preparing to begin work on the proposed Uptown Recreation and Entertainment Complex on the northwest side of the city.
The project site is located near the current end of Western Boulevard.
The city purchased the land in 2021.
Plans for the complex were drawn up in 2024.
No projected completion date has been announced.
Construction is continuing at the New River YMCA – Onslow. The extended front of the building and entrance area are taking shape, and officials are hoping to have construction completed by the end of 2026.
The new New River YMCA – Onslow aquatic center is also moving forward. Crews recently poured the new cement apron around the pools.
Construction continues at the New River YMCA – Onslow.
The work includes the extended front of the building and the entrance area.
Officials hope to have construction completed by the end of 2026.
The new New River YMCA – Onslow aquatic center continues to take shape.
Crews recently poured the new cement apron around the pools.
The Court Street stamped dyed cement street project is almost complete. The project replaces the actual bricks that were previously taken out of the road.
Overruled Smash Kitchen and The Clove Hitch Beer Company sit at the end of Court Street and occasionally shut down the street for events.
Overruled Smash Kitchen, The Clove Hitch Beer Company and Ransom Room are located in the Biagio’s building. The building was constructed in 1901 and was once home to a coffee shop named Biagio’s.
The Court Street stamped dyed cement project is nearly complete.
The project replaces the actual bricks that were removed from the road.
Overruled Smash Kitchen and The Clove Hitch Beer Company are located at the end of Court Street.
The businesses occasionally close the street for events.
Overruled Smash Kitchen, The Clove Hitch Beer Company and Ransom Room are located in the historic Biagio’s building.
The building was built in 1901.
It was once home to a coffee shop named Biagio’s.
Crumpler Marina, formerly known as Tideland Marina, is also undergoing renovations. Tideland closed in 2024, and Joshua Crumpler later bought the building and began renovating it in March.
Crumpler Marina was formerly known as Tideland Marina.
Tideland Marina closed in 2024.
Joshua Crumpler later bought the building and has been renovating it since March.
Plans are also moving forward for a new 247,700-square-foot, $61 million multispecialty VA outpatient clinic off Western Boulevard and Carolina Forest. Officials are finishing the building plans and permit process and hope to begin moving ground soon.
A new 247,700-square-foot, $61 million multispecialty VA outpatient clinic is planned off Western Boulevard and Carolina Forest.
Officials are finalizing the building plans and permit process.
They hope to begin moving ground soon.
Construction has not yet started on the second Wawa location planned along NC 24 and Corbin Avenue.
Construction has not yet started on Jacksonville’s second Wawa location.
The new store is planned along NC 24 and Corbin Avenue.