Onslow County Today
Onslow County Today features conversations about all sorts of events and happenings in Onslow County.
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Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 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.
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 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.
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
On this episode of Onslow County Today host Lisa Whitman-Grice welcomes Emergency Services Director Norman Bryson to talk about the Emergency Operations Center expansion. Morgan Thomas from the Health Department encourages the community to stay up-to-date on cervical cancer screenings. Tara Taylor talks all about 4-H Clubs in the New Year. Tory Parks joins the show to discuss programs at the Public Library and Samantha Barnett from DSS provides and update on the Medicaid expansion in North Carolina.
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Welcome back to Onslow County Today! In this episode Lisa Whitman-Grice welcomes David M. Smitherman, Onslow County Manager, for a special holiday message for our community. Veronica Ortiz with Social Services provides details about a public input meeting regarding the Opioid Settlement Funds awarded to our County. Tory Parks from the Public Library gives us the low down on upcoming programs while Jessica Edwards updates us on the Parks & Recreation area happenings. Tyler Moore from Animal Services provides pet tips and adoption reminders and Monisha Burney delivers important landfill and recycling reminders.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Welcome back to Onslow County Today! In this episode Lisa Whitman-Grice welcomes Duchelot Pierre, DaDonna Coulter, and Kristy Hill from the Department of Social Services. They talk about adoption, fostering, and providing Christmas through the Angel Tree program. Jennifer Randall from the Public Library gives us the low down on upcoming programs while Cooperative Extension Director Jessica Gardner keeps us safe in the kitchen with cooking tips. Megan Winn from the Health Department updates us on seasonal immunizations and Jessica Edwards has all the details on some big Parks and Recreation events.
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
On this episode of Onslow County Today host Lisa Whitman-Grice welcomes Emergency Services Director Norman Bryson to talk about fire safety. Tory Parks and Maya McCloud join the show to discuss programs at the Public Library. Leanne Tripp from the Health Department keeps us healthy with breast and cervical cancer prevention information. Tyler Moore from Animal Services offers tips for people and pets to stay safe this Halloween. Samantha Barnett from DSS provides and update on the Medicaid expansion in North Carolina. Samantha Withrow from PEERS tells us about their upcoming masquerade ball. Finally, Catie Schmitz and Hannah Cowen from Human Resources talk about why Onslow County is an amazing place to work.
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
On the September 2023 episode of Onslow County Today Host Lisa Whitman-Grice sits down with Christina Russell, Purchasing Division Head, to talk about surplus offerings to the public at the warehouse. Tory Parks from the public library drops in to encourage everyone to sign up for a library card. Matt Mano from the health department discusses health risks of vaping. Sarah Ware from the Cooperative Extension tells us about the upcoming Onslow County Fair. Finally, Jason Dedmond, Board of Elections Director, provides important information on the upcoming municipal elections and voter ID laws.
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
On this episode of Onslow County Today host Lisa Whitman-Grice speaks with Emergency Services Director Norman Bryson about disaster preparedness and how to cope with heat. ITS Director Glenn Hasteadt joins the show to laud his team for their seventh consecutive Digital Counties Award. Sophia Aurand from Parks and Recreation talks about the fun programs coming up in August and Tory Parks from the Library keeps us reading all summer long. Finally, Megan Winn from the Health Department reminds us about important childhood vaccinations before the beginning of the school year.
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.