Onslow County Today
Onslow County Today features conversations about all sorts of events and happenings in Onslow County.
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On this episode of Onslow County Today Allison Romano from the Health Department stops by to give us summer safety tips for water and outdoor recreation. Jen Randall from the library gives a round of up of fun events happening at the different branches this month. Marie Gibson has the details on several animal adoption events so you can find the purrfect furry friend.Tara Taylor has a long list of exciting 4-H opportunities.
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
On this episode of Onslow County Today Lisa speaks with Lacey Brown from the NC Cooperative Extension about their potted plants class. Melissa Boehne from Animal Services drops by to discuss fostering and adoption opportunities. Mitch Sprunger, Airport Director, tells us about the exciting growth at OAJ. Taylor Kirkland gives us the scoop from Parks and Recreation on the NC Senior Games. DSS Deputy Directory Jeffery Brown encourages folks to participate in the One Church, One Family program. Finally, Tory Parks from the library gives the low down on their spring programs.
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
In the February episode of Onslow County Today Lisa Whitman-Grice covers a variety of community programs and events. Tyler Moore from Animal Services discusses the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program to humanely control the stray cat population. Dominique Van Pelt from the Health Department highlights American Heart Health Month, offering tips on diet, exercise, and sleep to reduce heart disease. Income Maintenance Caseworker Tricia Kendrick shares DSS outreach efforts for assistance which is available at the Main branch Library and Richlands Community Outreach. LaQuesha Cadwallader promotes the 3rd Annual Black History Celebration on Febryary 23 at Northside High School. Tory Parks from the library details programs like African American Genealogy and the monthlong Short Story Club. Finally Emily Baker from the Onslow County Museum unveils “Shall We Gather,” an exhibition on the history of worship in Onslow County, featuring artifacts from local churches.
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
On this episode of Onslow County Today Lisa speaks with Captain Bruce Dixon from the Sheriff's Office about their community watch program and upcoming citizens academy. Jessica Gardner, Cooperative Extension Director, drops by to talk about the upcoming Winter Market at the Farmers' Market building and tips for winter gardening preps. Finally, Tory Parks from the library fills us in on the return of the Reading Dragons program.
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Host Lisa Whitman-Grace welcomes listeners to Onslow County Today from Onslow Pines Park, embracing the festive season. The episode features conversations with Jennifer Randall from the Onslow County Public Library, Major Mark Scott from the Sheriff's Office with holiday safety tips, and Dana from Parks and Recreation about exciting upcoming activities. Monisha Burney from Solid Waste shares helpful holiday tips, while County Manager David Smitherman reflects on the year in review. Finally, Emily Baker from the Onslow County Museum discusses their new exhibit, Shall We Gather.
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
On this episode of Onslow County Today we speak with Sara Ware from the Cooperative Extension about food safety for Thanksgiving. Tim Johnson from Parks and Recreation drops by to tell us about Big Branch Bike Park and other facilities. Joe Duane from Veteran Services tells us how the County advocates for veterans and their families. Jeffrey Brown from DSS encourages us to give to Elder Cheer. DaDonna Coulter and Kristy Hill from DSS tell us about the upcoming Angel Trees. Taylor Kirkland from Parks and Recreation gives us the scoop on upcoming programs and Tory Parks has info on all the fun stuff going on at the libraries.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Welcome back to Onslow County Today! In this episode Lisa Whitman-Grice welcomes Public Health Lead Educator Amy Small to talk about the North Carolina Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program offered through the Health Department. Allison Mattocks with Onslow County Cooperative Extension discusses the upcoming Bradford Pear Bounty where you can remove the tree and get a NC native replacement as well as the upcoming Onslow County Fair. LaQuesha Cadwallader, Recreation Supervisor, tells us about what we can expect at the Hispanic Heritage Festival and all the scary fun activities planned at the Annual Monster Bash. Jennifer Randall with the Public Library gives us the details on the first ever Renaissance Faire and all the upcoming programs and events taking place during the month of October at all four library branches. To close us out our Telecommunications Division Chief Ray Silance provides tips and reminders in light of Fire Safety and Prevention Month that can help us all keep our homes safe.
About the Show
Onslow County Today features conversations about all sorts of events and happenings in Onslow County. Host Lisa Whitman-Grice has curated the show for over 20 years which gives her a deep well of experience and knowledge of county issues to draw on when interviewing county employees about topics of interest to citizens. It probably also helps that she is the Onslow County Museum Director and has a deep love for her community.
Join Lisa as she speaks with guests from all departments about all manner of services. New episodes are uploaded monthly! Check out the video version on YouTube to see where in the county the show is recorded each month.