NCECA 2023 Scholarship Applications Now Open

North Carolina Extension & Community Association (NCECA) announces its 2023 scholarships. High school seniors, full-time college students, and adults wanting to attend college are eligible. North Carolina residents planning to attend a NC accredited c...

Onslow County Sheriff's Office Issuing its First Body Cameras

Last week the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office began issuing its first body cameras within the department. Deputies received training on the cameras, proper storage, and agency policy. 

Over the subsequent weeks, deputies in the patrol, school resou...

Onslow County Soil & Water Conservation District Begins Major Stream Cleanup

The Onslow County Soil & Water Conservation District is working to reduce flooding and restore streams across the county. A $377,335 grant from the NC Department of Agriculture will help restore a large portion of Backswamp and Squires Run Creek. Work...

The NC DOT to replace the U.S. 17 Northbound bridge over Wolf Swamp

The NC Department of Transportation has awarded a $3.4 million contract to replace the U.S. 17 Northbound bridge over Wolf Swamp to the S.T. Wooten Corporation. Work can start this winter and is expected to be complete by spring 2024. To avoid traffic dis...

Albert J. Ellis Airport Economic Impact Reaches New Heights

The Albert J. Ellis Airport contributed $707,470,000 million to the state and local economy including more than $228 million in payroll from jobs. These findings were released by the NC Department of Transportation which biannually views the economic impa...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Closures

Most Onslow County Government Offices will be closed Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.

The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office and Onslow County Emergency Services will continue to operate for emergency...

New Onslow County Today Episode Now Streaming

Host Lisa Whitman-Grice speaks with guests about adult day care and evidence based classes at Onslow County Senior Services. Representatives from the Health Department drop by to discuss healthy choices in the New Year and cervical cancer screening. The O...

Commissioner Mark Price Takes Oath of Office

Commissioner Mark Price took the Oath of Office at an Onslow County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2022. Commissioner Price fills the seat vacated by former Chariman Jack Bright and he will occupy that seat for the remai...

Statement on the Passing of Former Vice Chairman Ernest "Ernie" Wright

Mark Price Recommended to Fill Onslow County Board of Commissioners Vacancy

The Onslow County Republican Party has recommended Mark Price to fill the vacant Onslow County Board of Commissioners seat. A Special Meeting is scheduled for 10AM on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 for Mr. Price to take the Oath of Office.

Mark Price will fi...

Holiday Booze It & Lose It Campaign Kicks Off

The Onslow County Sheriff's Office is kicking off the holiday 2022 Booze It & Lose It campaign beginning December 12, 2022 and running through January 1, 2023. A $25,000 grant from the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program...

Beloved County Employee Retires

Onslow County celebrates the retirement of Patricia Pike who has been a County employee for 37 years.  Patricia’s leadership of the GIS division has led to numerous accolades and the impact of her retirement will be felt across the stat...

ECCAAA's Grocery Reimbursement Assistance Program for Seniors

Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging is providing a Grocery Reimbursement Assistance Program to senior adults (60 years of age or older) who reside in Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico, and Wayne counties.

Board of Commissioners Elect Chairman & Vice Chairman

Chairman Tim Foster and Vice Chairman Robin Knapp were elected during an organizational meeting of the Onslow County Board of Commissioners on Monday, December 5, 2022. Each December, the Commissioners must elect the Chairman and Vice Chairman for the ens...

Board of Commissioners Chairman Jack Bright Resigns

Onslow County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jack Bright has resigned from the Board of Commissioners effective December 2, 2022 due to family commitments and current health conditions. Mr. Bright served as a Commissioner in Onslow County for 15 years an...

Onslow County Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 11 AM for a Regular Meeting at the Onslow County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Chambers. During this meeting there will be an Oath of Office Ceremony for...

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

The Onslow County Sheriff's Office is encouraging shoppers to stay vigilant this holiday season and to please follow these safety tips:  

Shopping Safety

• A single shopper is too frequently a target for theft.  Always shop with a friend or ...

Onslow County Public Libraries Awarded PLA Funding

Onslow County Public Library (OCPL) is proud to be among over 160 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) to conduct digital literacy workshops using digitallearn.org resources. The PLA Digital Literacy Workshop...

EMS Employee Recognition

Each quarter, Onslow County Emergency Services recognizes providers for outstanding operational and clinical performance.  During October Continuing Education, EMS recognized over 60 providers for demonstrating exceptional clinical care for STEMI...

First Responders Memorialized

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners honored first responders in a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Public Safety Memorial in Burton Park. 

A roll call of those who died in service to the community was read and a bell tolled for each of their nam...

Operation Green Light

Onslow County is turning green in support of Operation Green Light from October 3 through November 13. This program was started by the National Association of Counties to honor military members and veterans, and to ease the transition of veterans into civ...

New Finance Officer Sworn In

Onslow County welcomes Andrew Prince as the newly sworn in Finance Officer. Mr. Prince possesses a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Accounting and has previously worked as a Senior Auditor for public accounting firm Elliott Davis. H...

Onslow County Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners will meet in a regular session at 6PM, Monday, October 17, 2022, in the Commissioners’ Chambers at the Onslow County Government Center, 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville, NC.

Onslow County Departments Honored with Safety Award

North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Josh Dobson presented safety awards to several Onslow County departments during the October 3, 2022 Board of Commissioners’ meeting. The NC Department of Labor’s safety award program recognizes work...

Sign Up for Emergency Alerts

Be notified by Onslow County Emergency Services in the event of emergency situations and receive critical community alerts.

Belgrade-Swansboro Road Reopens

Onslow County Register of Deeds Extends Hours to 5:30PM

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners is extending the hours of service at the Register of Deeds. Beginning Monday, October 3, 2022 the Register of Deeds will offer services until 5:30PM on regular work days.

Onslow County Register of Deeds Omega Jarman...

OAJ Awarded Millions in Grant Funding

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners have accepted a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant totaling $8,420,073. Albert J. Ellis Airport will use the funding for a runway rehabilitation project, milling over 144,000 square y...

David Washington Honored

Montford Point Marines Honored

The National Montford Point Marine Association hosted the Montford Point Marine Observance on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Montford Point Marine Memorial in the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville.

The observance honored and remembers the first Af...

Finance Department Awarded Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Onslow County has been awarded a special recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association. The Finance Department received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report for t...

Poll Workers Needed this November

The Onslow County Board of Elections is seeking poll workers for the November election. By becoming a poll worker you can help address the critical shortage of poll workers, strengthen our democracy, inspire greater civic engagement and volunteerism, and ...

New Airport Chief of Police Sworn In

Congratulations to Benjamin C. Jones, the new Albert J. Ellis Airport Chief of Police. Family and friends joined Chief Jones for a swearing in ceremony on August 9, 2022 at the airport and celebrated his new position. He previously served as a Captain wit...

New Tax Administrator Appointed

Congratulations to Mr. Kevin Turner, the newly appointed Onslow County Tax Administrator. The Onslow County Board of Commissioners appointed Mr. Turner to the position at the July 18, 2022 regular meeting to fill the remainder of the term vacated by the r...

Onslow County Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners will meet in a regular session at 6PM, Monday, July 18, 2022, in the Commissioners’ Chambers at the Onslow County Government Center, 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville, NC.

Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Adopted Budget

View the adopted budget for FY2022-2023

Statement on the Passing of Former Chairman Delma Collins

Delma Collins who served on the Onslow County Board of Commissioners from 2000-2008 and was Chairman for five of those years, passed away at age 74 on June, 15, 2022.

Collins joined the Jacksonville Police Department at 21 years old and retired from there ...

Onslow County Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners will meet in a regular session at 6PM, Monday, June 20, 2022, in the Commissioners’ Chambers at the Onslow County Government Center, 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville, NC.

Onslow County Board of Commissioners Adopts FY22-23 Annual Budget

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners adopted a $284 million budget at their June 6, 2022 Regular Meeting. The Board decreased the property tax rate by 5¢ to 65.5¢ per $100 valuation in the new fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2022.

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Onslow County Proposed 2022-2023 Budget

View the proposed budget book for the next fiscal year.

Onslow County Board of Commissioners' Meeting

An Onslow Veterans Service Officer will soon be embedded in the Jacksonville Vet Center to help veterans get their benefits to receive services there. The embedding was approved by the Onslow County Board of Commissioners in their regular session Monday, ...

Economic Development Public Hearing Item Scheduled

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners are to hold a public hearing at their next regular meeting to consider an economic development project to be located at Burton Park and for it to provide at least 100 new jobs at above the Onslow County median wage...

Farmers' Market Season Begins April 23

Open Every Saturday from 8AM-12PM at 4024 Richlands Hwy. April 23 -Nov 19

Evaluating Your Revaluation

Click here to find comparable sales data for your property. If you need assistance call the Appraisal Department at 910 455-7431.

Onslow County Board of Commissioners' Meeting

After a volunteer group dissolved, the Onslow Board of Commissioners have agreed to help continue operations of the Onslow County Farmers Market. Commissioners also approved accepting a grant to start a Veterans Treatment Court and gave formal approval to...

Onslow County Museum Turns “Inside/Out”

Onslow County Museum is opening a new exhibit called “Inside/Out” which features rarely seen items from the Museum’s collection and archives. Located in the changing gallery, this yearlong exhibition will feature different ar...

Onslow County Board of Commissioners' Meeting

Onslow Commissioners have approved a request to ask for State lottery funds to help expand a middle school and to construct a new elementary school well as participating with occupancy tax funds for a Welcome Center. The Commissioners were meeting in a re...

Onslow County Museum Selected to Host Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit Highlighting Rural America

One of only six museums selected in North Carolina to host this exciting exhibit. Will be featured in the rotating gallery next year, May 2023 – June 2023.

Onslow County Board of Commissioners' Meeting

Onslow Commissioners gave approval for the purchase of a 12-acre parcel that could help expand the Jacksonville High School site. The Commissioners were meeting in a regular session Monday, February 21, 2022, and in other action rezoned about 269 acres of...

Onslow County Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners have unanimously approved accepting a grant that will help provide body cameras for Onslow Sheriff’s Deputies. A $129,537 grant from the US Department of Justice will be used to start the body camera syst...

Dr. Martin Luther King Essay and Spoken Word Contest Winners

Thank you to everyone that participated in our first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay and Spoken Word contest. Everyone did an amazing job!

Comprehensive Plan Survey

Onslow County is preparing a Comprehensive Plan to establish a “roadmap” for future development. Please take a few moments to tell us about your concerns, desires, and vision for the future of Onslow County to help us in this process. ...