Onslow County Today
Onslow County Today features conversations about all sorts of events and happenings in Onslow County.
Episodes
Jul 1, 2024
Jul 1, 2024
56 min
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.
Jun 1, 2024
Jun 1, 2024
50 min
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.
May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
54 min
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.
Apr 1, 2024
Apr 1, 2024
1hr 3 min
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.
Mar 1, 2024
Mar 1, 2024
52 min
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.
Feb 1, 2024
Feb 1, 2024
1hr 5 min
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.
Jan 1, 2024
Jan 1, 2024
59 min
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.
Nov 30, 2023
Nov 30, 2023
50 min
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.
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.