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National Hurricane Preparedness Week The National Weather Service has declared May 5-11 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in North Carolina and Onslow County County Emergency Management encourages residents to plan and prepare by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Read on... Empty the Shelters Adoption Event Animal Services is partnering with the Bissell Pet Foundation to provide reduced adoption fees through May 15, 2024. All adult dog adoptions are $50 and all adult cat adoptions are $20. Reduced fees apply to dogs and cats aged six months or older. Read on... Onslow County Decision Regarding Funding for PEERS Nonprofit Onslow County Parents, Education, Empathy, Rapport, and Support (PEERS) Program has served the County’s young and expecting mothers for more than 40 years. County support is projected at approximately $400,000 for the 2024 fiscal year. Read on... Community Health Needs Assessment Survey Available Give direct input on health concerns you feel are most important in the community. This survey contains questions focused on demographics, mental health, diet and exercise, substance use, and access to care, among others. The survey closes on May 31. Additional Info... Onslow County Farmers’ Market Opens for 2024 Season The Onslow County Farmers Market will open for the start of the season Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 8AM-12PM. Located at 4024 Richlands Hwy, the market will open every Saturday from April 13-November 30 accepting SNAP/EBT, WIC, and Nutrition Vouchers. Additional Info... Horizon 2040 Plan Introduction Onslow County’s population is expected to grow by 70,000 people by the year 2050. In preparation for this, Onslow County Planning & Development is working on a comprehensive long range plan to help guide growth in our community. Watch the video... Easily Apply for Medicaid & Other Economic Services Offsite In an effort to make it easier to apply for Medicaid and other economic assistance, Onslow County DSS now offers outreach services at multiple locations throughout the County where staff is available to take and process applications. Read on... Onslow County Government Good Friday Holiday Closures Most Onslow County Government Offices will be closed Friday, March 29, 2024, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Read on... Statement on the Passing of General Al Gray General Al Gray, 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps & former Commanding General of the 2d Marine Division, passed away recently. General Gray was a legendary leader in the Marine Corps & beloved in Onslow County for his contributions to the community. Read on... NCDOT Update: Improvements Postponed for Onslow County Roadway The work scheduled for Gum Branch Road in Onslow County this weekend has been postponed until April. The department will send another notification closer to the closure. Road Closure Details... Close Up Program Celebrates Student Participation in Local Government Students participating in the Close Up Program March 15, 2024 are selected by a school advisor from each Onslow County High School, the Onslow County Learning Center, and Lejeune High School and spend a full-day learning about aspects of local government. Read on... Mitch Sprunger Named New Airport Director at Albert J. Ellis Airport Sprunger Leads Growth at the Facility with Runway Extension & Other Improvements on the Horizon Read on... Upcoming Onslow County Animal Services Adoption Events Animal Services has a number of adoption events coming up this spring! Adoption events give the community the opportunity to see animals available for adoption without having to visit the shelter as well as a chance to change the life of a shelter pet! Find out when... Onslow County Bridge to Close for Maintenance A section of Blue Creek Road, southwest of Jacksonville, is scheduled to close for maintenance beginning at 8AM on February 26, 2024, and will remain closed for a couple of weeks. Road Closure Details... Fabric of Our Community Awards Recipients Announced The honorees will be remembered at the United Way Golden Rule Lightkeepers and the Fabric of Our Community Luncheon at 11AM, April 25, 2024. The event will be held at the Onslow County Government Center, 234 NW Corridor Blvd. Tickets available now. Read on... TASCO to Hold Resiliency Conference in Onslow County Event Begins 8AM on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the New River YMCA in Jacksonville Read on... EOC Expansion Groundbreaking The Onslow County Board of Commissioners broke ground on an expansion of the Emergency Operations Center. The EOC expansion is a $14 million federally funded project includes additions to the facility as well as renovations to existing infrastructure. Read on... Onslow County Public Library Hosting Bestselling Author for Book Club Event Meet Bestselling Author & Emmy-Winning Director Jeffrey Blount at the Onslow County Public Library Main Branch for a special Adult Book Club conversation on Thursday, February 29, at 12PM. Meet the Author... Onslow County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy Open for Applications The next class begins Tuesday, February 13, 2024 and ends Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Each class is three hours and seats are limited to 24 eligible applicants. Find out more... ITS & GIS Teams Recognized with Award Onslow County’s ITS and GIS team has been recognized again for Leadership and Innovation by Government Technology, an e.Republic publication, at the last NC Digital Government summit with the Best of North Carolina awards 2023. Read on... Improved Property Records Search Onslow County has improved property record searching by incorporating information like deed search, property card, permit information, and more into a single service offered by our GIS team. Start searching... Opioid Settlement Funds in Onslow County Onslow County is set to receive more than $19 million dollars over an 18-year period to respond to the opioid crisis in our community. Find our how Opioid Settlement Funds are distributed and used within North Carolina. Read on... Board of Commissioners Chairman & Vice Chairman Re-elected Chairman Tim Foster & Vice Chairman Robin Knapp returned to their roles in an organizational meeting of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners on December 4, 2023. Each December, the Commissioners must elect the Chairman and Vice Chairman for the year. Watch the meeting on YouTube... Onslow County DSS Main Branch Library Outreach Onslow County Department of Social Services will have an Income Maintenance Caseworker stationed at the Jacksonville Main Branch Library every Wednesday from 9AM-6PM beginning November 29, 2023, accepting applications for all DSS programs. Read on... David M. Smitherman Selected as Onslow County Manager David M. Smitherman will assume the role of permanent Onslow County Manager. The Onslow County Board of Commissioners appointed Mr. Smitherman to serve as County Manager during a special meeting on November 7, 2023. Read on... First Responders Memorialized with Wreath Laying at Public Safety Memorial Event Takes Place at 2PM Friday, October 27, 2023 in Burton Park Read on... Resolution 23-014 Supporting Local Commercial Fishermen The Onslow County Board of Commissioners reaffirms its unwavering commitment to North...