Operation North State

06/07/2026

Operation North State - all about utilizing North Carolina's People, Places, Products, and Pride to get wounded warriors/DVets out of the house. Mt Olive Pickles has been with ONS since day one back in 2010, providing pallets of Pickle Pacs for deployed NC troops and veterans in need. And, their designer sunglasses are a huge hit with the DVets every year for our fishing, golf, cycling, and snowtubing outings! Mt. Oliver folks have been an incredible partner! Two years ago, we went to the Mt. Olive Pickles Corporate office, of course, in Mt. Olive, for a company overview hosted in their boardroom. Trying to find fun things for our DVets to do - out of the house - thanks Mt. Olive Pickles for lending a hand!.

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

The passing of NASCAR Hall of Fame driver and radio/TV personality, Ned Jarrett. The Dearest of a Man; great family - helped me with charity efforts for Volunteer Fire and Rescue Depts back in the 90s. Ned, Benny Parsons and Johnny Hayes - served on the RACECARE Foundation board - RIP - you guys are so missed.
https://www.facebook.com/daleajarrett/posts/pfbid0nPxmrpK5sW9SoxhHmgTDPHnDbj7aSFBn1q6j6p5iUGyWzdUSAKPTHd7s42uhqnKQl

With profound sadness, the family of NASCAR Hall of Fame driver and radio/tv personality, Ned Jarrett, announces his passing on Thursday, June 4, 2026. He died peacefully of natural causes at his home in Newton, N.C. with his family by his side. He was 93 years old.

06/03/2026

Thanks to all involved for getting wounded warriors/DVets out of the house in May - onward to a busy June. Recreational therapy is good medicine - "Rec On"

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

Thanks Rick, and your 4 buddies in the Salisbury Bass Anglers Club. This morning, ONS picked up hundreds of quality bass and crappie lures and plastics for ONS to give to the wounded warriors/DVets we serve. Quite as Haul! Thanks, Guys!

05/28/2026

Every month is a Great month at ONS. But, this May was incredible. We picked up several new corporate supporters, several new wounded warriors/DVets came on board, confirmed a deer hunting partner and his 50 acres down around Oriental, confirmed dates for our upcoming First Aid Class, Cruising High Rock Lake, plus tons of quality sporting goods equipment came in to provide to our wounded warriors/DVets.

05/28/2026

Hello ONSers - If you live in the Fayetteville area, this is always a fun and involving Kids' Day. Details below - GREAT NC venue too. Come join us!

https://www.facebook.com/NCFishingEd/posts/pfbid02XGnFvBM1YMnP3yAETLnoYuqCGxWcoSBHTfjNzkr7oPtuaWUj2y7hR6v7V5Nz6BZDl

This family-friendly event is open to families with children 15 years old and younger and will feature a full day of outdoor fun, hands-on learning, and fishing-related activities.

Activities will include:

🎣 Fishing
🪶 Fly-casting
🪰 Fly-tying
🚤 Boating simulator
🏹 Bowfishing
🛶 Kayaking
🎯 Casting contest
🌿 Educational displays

Families will also have the chance to compete for great prizes, including a $500 Family Fishing Package and a Lifetime Unified Sportsman License, generously sponsored by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.

Registration is open now:
http://license.gooutdoorsnorthcarolina.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=150970

Make plans to join us for a Fin-tastic day of fishing, family, and outdoor education!

05/26/2026

"FISH ON" it better be big if you want to wear this hat. "PB", "Citation", "Big Fish", and now in blue-ribbon colors of blue/gold.