Onslow County Today
Onslow County Today features conversations about all sorts of events and happenings in Onslow County.
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Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
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.
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.