Onslow County Today

Onslow County Today - September 2024

On this extra stuffed episode of Onslow County Today Lisa speaks with County staff about several important topics. Denise Leyva invites those eligible to a Medicare Update Seminar on October 2 at Senior Services. Omega Jarman, Register of Deeds, talks about all the services offered by her office. Norman Bryson gives tips on how to prepared for almost anything. Dani Cooke gives details on discounted pet adoption fees at the Animal Shelter. Matt Mano from the Health Department discusses suicide prevention. Tory Parks from the Library shares all the exciting upcoming events. Aisha Ford from the Department of Social Services promotes healthy habits to prevent childhood obesity. Sheriff Chris Thomas and Veronica Ortiz talk about substance use treatment programs at the Onslow County Jail that prevent recidivism.

Onslow County Today - August 2024

Welcome back to Onslow County Today! In this episode Lisa Whitman-Grice welcomes Public Health Nursing Supervisor Angela Flowers to talk about back to school immunizations and well checks through the Health Department. Angela Hoffman, Director of Strategic Management, discusses where we are in the Strategic Plan process and the opportunities for public input coming up this month. Airport Director Mitch Sprunger joins the show to provide an Airport update and summer travel reminders. Lacey Brown from NC Cooperative Extension’s Onslow County office tells us all about the upcoming Pollinators Census and how the community can help contribute to the data collection. Veronica Ortiz, Behavioral Health Program Manager, tells us when and where the next Annual Opioid Settlement Funds Community Meeting will take place and Stephanie Cain, Community Paramedics Program Manager joined by COSSUP Coordinator Grace Smolen provide all the details on the Opioid Resource Fair happening on August 31 in conjunction with the meeting. Tory Parks and Jennifer Randall with the Public Library close us out giving us the low down on upcoming programs and events taking place during the month of August at all four library branches.

Onslow County Today - July 2024

On the July 2024 episode of Onslow County Today Host Lisa Whitman-Grice keeps us cool with information about the free Fan Relief program for seniors and disabled people as well as the Energy Assistance program from the Department of Social Services. We learn how to find a furry friend at the upcoming Hot Diggity Dog event from Animal Services and get transported to other worlds with multiple author events at the Onslow County Public Library.
Mark your calendars, Registration for the Master Gardener program ends July 19 so don't miss your chance to lend a helpful green thumb and become a valuable asset for the community. Listen in for some summertime tips to stay safe in the pool and in the heat.

Onslow County Today - June 2024

On this episode of Onslow County Today, Host Lisa Whitman-Grice speaks with Captain Bruce Dixon from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office about their Junior Citizens Academy. Mary Downing drops by to discuss the Summer Art program at the Onslow County Museum. Jeremy Butler, Director of Vector Control, gives tips to keep the mosquitos away. Jennifer Randall and Tory Parks tell us about all the exciting things happening at the library and finally Emergency Services Director Norman Bryson reminds us to be prepared as we enter hurricane season.

Onslow County Today - May 2024

On this month's episode of Onslow County Today, Lisa talks about community health, animal services, the Visit NC Farms app, and upcoming library programs.

Onslow County Today - April 2024

Welcome back to Onslow County Today! In this episode Lisa Whitman-Grice welcomes Matt Mano, Community Relations Officers, to talk about what National Public Health Week means to Onslow County. Carson Custy, CD Nurse Supervisor, delves into STI Awareness and important screenings available at the Health Department. Social Worker Billy Robinson joins the show to teach us about the importance of sleep safe practices while Cortney Hurt tells us about Child Abuse Prevention Month. Stephanie Cain, Community Paramedics Program Manager, explains what it means to be a Community Paramedic and the amazing program we have right here in Onslow County. Tory Parks with the Public Library gives us the low down on upcoming programs and events taking place during the month of April at all library branches.

Onslow County Today - March 2024

Welcome back to Onslow County Today! In this episode Lisa Whitman-Grice welcomes Animal Care Specialist Melissa Boehne to talk about what it means to foster Onslow County shelter animals. Jennifer Randall, Library Head of Youth Services, joins the show to tell us all about upcoming Public Library youth programming and “Read Across America.” Social Worker Sarah Anders delves into parent education and explains the tools and resources available through PEERS while Recreation Supervisor LaQuesha Cadwallader provides updates on the upcoming spring recreation programs. To close, Matt Mano, Community Relations Officers, shares all the great health programs available through our Health Department just in time for National Nutritional Awareness Month.

Onslow County Today - February 2024

Welcome back to Onslow County Today! In this episode Lisa Whitman-Grice welcomes Onslow County Sheriff Chris Thomas to tell us about a new service available to assist families of our special needs and elderly in the community called Project Life Saver. Deputy Winners elaborates on the project and tells us how it works. Lisa Railing-Mobley, Kelly Horne, and Glenda White from Senior Services join the show to tell us about evidence based classes and upcoming events happening like the Lasagna Dinner. Tory Parks from the Public Library gives us the low down on upcoming programs while Sarah DiRoma updates us on the LIEAP program. Cooperative Extension Director Jessica Gardner provides 10 tips to improve heart health and Emily Baker reveals more about the upcoming “Fun in the Sun” exhibit coming to the Onslow County Museum.