JOSC Blog

What an incredible night! On June 7th, over 600 runners gathered for our first-ever Stars & Strides 5K to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. It was an evening to remember, packed with patriotism, watermelon, cake, and a much-needed sprinkler at the finish line! We were absolutely blown away by the community's response. While we initially expected around 500 runners, we actually sold out of finisher medals a whole month before race day! To accommodate the incredible demand, w

As the dust—or rather, the sand—settles on another Sledgehammer Beach Run, I’ve been reflecting on what it actually takes to bring this race to life. While the runners see the finish line and the medals, our team sees a six-month puzzle finally coming together.

Jacksonville, North Carolina – The Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission and Providence Bank are excited to announce the class for the 2026 Providence Bank Sports Hall of Fame. The Class of 2026 is Rookie Davis and Edward “Curt” Dowdy (bios are included). Also receiving the Heroes Spirit Award will be Michael Carter (former Jacksonville Recreation and Parks Director and unofficial Hall of Fame archivist). The Classes of 2025 and 2026 will be inducted on May 21, 2026 at Stu

Jacksonville’s reputation as a boxing hub continues to grow. Most recently, we hosted our annual Marine Chevy Freedom Fight, an exciting...