Onslow County Today

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 discounte...

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...

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 autho...

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 exciti...

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.

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...

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 a...

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 th...

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 Publi...

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...

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...

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 p...

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...

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 L...

On this episode of Onslow County Today host Lisa Whitman-Grice speaks with Emily Baker about Dino Daze at the Museum. Aisha Ford joins to talk about World Breast Feeding week. Vector Control Director Jeremy Butler tells us how to keep the mosquitos away this summer. Cooperative Extension Director Jessica Gardener fills us in on summer programs. Kathleen Grasser from the library gets reading and in...

On this episode of Onslow County Today host Lisa Whitman-Grice speaks with Sheriff Chris Thomas about the youth citizens academy. Marie Bowman talks about the great things available at the Onslow County Farmers' Market. Emily Baker invites you to the Crossroads exhibit at the museum. Jennifer Randall keeps kids brains active with the Summer Reading Program at the library. Lauren Santoyo brings the...

Host Lisa Whitman-Grice welcomes Chelsea D'Zurilla from Parks and Rec to talk about Spring sports and Piratefest. Erin Mortensen from the Library drops in to discuss Comicbook Fest and reading programs. DaDonna Coulter talks about Foster Family Month. Finally, Lisa Whitman-Grice encourages listeners to visit the traveling Smithsonian exhibit "Crossroads" at the Onslow County Museum from May 6-June...

Devin Raines & Jennifer Melo speak about the Library’s first Comic Book Fest. Park & Rec’s Greg Brown discusses the Year of the Trails & the amazing trails the County parks have to offer while Lauren Santoyo talks about Arbor & Earth Day recreation celebrations. Kim Bailey & Heidi Yeastedt discuss Child Abuse Prevention Month & steps the department takes towards prevention....