Onslow County Today
Onslow County Today features conversations about all sorts of events and happenings in Onslow County.
Episodes
Mar 1, 2025
Mar 1, 2025
47 min
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.
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
48 min
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.
Jan 1, 2025
Jan 1, 2025
27 min
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.
Dec 1, 2024
Dec 1, 2024
47 min
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.
Nov 1, 2024
Nov 1, 2024
57 min
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.
Oct 1, 2024
Oct 1, 2024
41 min
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.
Sep 1, 2024
Sep 1, 2024
1hr 37 min
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.
Aug 1, 2024
Aug 1, 2024
1hr 5 min
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.
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.