Onslow County Today

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 invites us to an special author visit.