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Sneads Ferry Fishermen voice their concerns about portion of New River proposed to close

Starr_031007-0039_Danger_-_Unexploded_Ordnance_-_Restricted_Area_-_signCamp Lejeune officials proposed shutting down a portion of the New River which could cost fishermen thousands of dollars. Many of the fishermen in Onslow County are concerned about an eight and a half mile portion of the New River that could be shut down in the coming months. One fisherman 9 On Your Side spoke with says the reason this is all coming into play is because Camp Lejeune officials say old bombs scattered across the river bottom could still be active. Video, Read the article here 08:16