Posted on: May 16, 2022
Property Tax Exemption Application Deadline Approaching
Elderly or Disabled, including Disabled Veterans, May Qualify for Property Tax Exemption
June 1, 2022 is the deadline for elderly or disabled persons to apply for a property tax exemption for the 2022 ...
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Communications
Posted on: May 5, 2022
The Onslow County Museum excited to announce the theme for this year's Summer Art Program is "The First People of Carolina."
For more info follow the link and print out the registration form. Return to the Museum by mail or drop it off in person.
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Communications
Posted on: May 4, 2022
More NC businesses that experienced a significant economic loss due to COVID-19 are eligible for grants.
Grants are available to eligible arts, entertainment, or recreation, accommodation, or food service business such as a hotel, restaurant, or bar.
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Communications
Posted on: April 27, 2022
The Richlands convenience site is now open the last Saturday of the month from 10AM-6PM. The Silverdale convenience site will be open every Saturday except the last Saturday of the month from 12PM-6PM
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Communications
Posted on: May 2, 2022
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, ...
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Communications
Posted on: April 18, 2022
Onslow County Board of Commissioners have unanimously approved an economic development proposal that will sell about 16 acres within Burton Park with the agreement that the investment would provide substantial property tax revenues and provide for at leas...
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Communications
Posted on: April 18, 2022
Congratulations to Onslow County Airport Director Chris White who has been named the 2022 Airport Professional of the Year by the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Aviation Executives at their annual meeting. The Association represents 12 s...
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Communications
Posted on: April 8, 2022
Full scale exercise at Hammocks Beach State Park will include multiple low-flying aircraft
Onslow County Emergency Services is hosting a helicopter aquatic rescue training exercise involving federal, state, and local agencies. The exercise takes place Apri...
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Communications
Posted on: April 6, 2022
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...
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Communications
Posted on: March 30, 2022
Onslow Commissioners Honor Telecommunicators and Others
Twelve Onslow County Telecommunicators have been honored for outstanding services, including saving lives by competent and calm direction during medical emergencies. The twelve were honored in a regul...
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Communications
Posted on: March 9, 2022
Click here to find comparable sales data for your property. If you need assistance call the Appraisal Department at 910 455-7431.
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Communications
Posted on: March 2, 2022
Onslow property owners will soon receive a notification of new values assigned to property in the County. State law requires Counties to regularly adjust property values to match market value. In Onslow County, t...
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Communications
Posted on: March 18, 2022
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...
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Communications
Posted on: February 28, 2022
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...
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Communications
Posted on: March 3, 2022
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...
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Communications
Posted on: February 11, 2022
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.
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Communications
Posted on: February 16, 2022
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...
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Communications
Posted on: February 1, 2022
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...
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Communications
Posted on: January 24, 2022
Some lesser-used Onslow County Solid Waste Collection sites will close so that resources can be allocated to higher use sites. Revenue from the operations of those closing did not support the cost of operating those sites.
The County’s Solid Wast...
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Communications
Posted on: January 24, 2022
The Spring 2022 Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy will begin Tuesday March 8th, meeting every Tuesday night for 10 weeks from 6–9PM, ending the evening of May 10, 2022.
The 30-hour program is designed to provide attendees with information about th...
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Communications
Posted on: September 28, 2021
If you've been exposed to COVID-19 and want to know what to do, the Onslow County COVID-19 Decision Guide will make it easy to decide what to do next.
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Communications
Posted on: January 18, 2022
The Onslow Board of Commissioners will meet in a regular session at 6PM, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in the Commissioners’ Chambers at the Onslow County Government Center, 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville, NC. The meeting is being held on a W...
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Communications
Posted on: January 17, 2022
Thank you to everyone that participated in our first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay and Spoken Word contest. Everyone did an amazing job!
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Communications
Posted on: January 6, 2022
Two FEMA Strike Team fully staffed ambulances are now on duty in Onslow County helping to deal with a COVID-19 surge in calls and staff shortages. Onslow Emergency Services reached out to FEMA for assistance who through partnerships are supplying the two ...
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Communications
Posted on: January 5, 2022
Onslow County offers a Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Eligible households may receive a credit on their heating bill once per year. The application period is open now.
For more info contact Onslow County DSS at 910 219-4820.
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Communications
Posted on: December 4, 2021
The Onslow Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning that could provide for more than 150 new housing units. The approval came after two public hearings held during the regular session Monday, January 3, 2022.
The Board also received a...
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Communications
Posted on: December 13, 2021
The Onslow Board of Commissioners has voted to support an affordable housing project that they hope will help many county residents. In a unanimous vote, the board voted to support a proposal from Carolina Statewide Development LLC, an Onslow County firm ...
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Communications
Posted on: December 6, 2021
NC Supreme Court suspends filing for 2022 primaries and delays election to May 17, 2022. Dates for new candidate filing period yet to be determined and any previous filings will remain.
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Communications
Posted on: November 5, 2021
Onslow County Sheriff Hans Miller is encouraging shoppers to stay safe this holiday season. “This time of year attracts more shopping-related criminal activity because of the larger crowds, the extended store hours & shorter daylight. These ...
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Communications
Posted on: November 22, 2021
A $29-million investment in the just adopted State Budget will allow larger and heavier aircraft at the Albert J. Ellis Airport. The project could promote new business, jobs and other economic development for the County. The announcement of the record set...
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Communications
Posted on: December 10, 2021
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners will meet in a workshop session at 9:30AM, Monday, December 13, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Chambers at the Onslow County Government Center, 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville, NC.
The Board will consider p...
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Communications
Posted on: December 4, 2021
The Onslow Board of Commissioners will elect a chairman as part of their annual organizational meeting set for 11AM, Monday, December 6, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Chambers at the Onslow County Government Center, 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonvil...
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Communications
Posted on: November 16, 2021
Honors to First Responders who died in service to the County, will be given by the Onslow County Board of Commissioners in a Wreath Laying Ceremony, 10:30AM Thursday, November 18, 2021.
To be held at the Public Safety Memorial at 211 NW Corridor Blvd (at t...
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Communications
Posted on: November 9, 2021
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners met at 6PM, Monday, November 15, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Chambers at the Onslow County Government Center. The following are summaries of the action...
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Communications
Posted on: November 2, 2021
Onslow County Solid Waste has a new tool that will prolong the life span of its landfill by offsetting costs and improving waste compaction. The VZ 950 Titan shredder recently entered service after a testing period that included multiple other types of in...
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Communications
Posted on: October 29, 2021
The Onslow Board of Commissioners met at 11AM, Monday, November 1, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Chambers at the Onslow County Government Center, 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville, NC. The following are summaries of the actions taken and are not o...
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Communications
Posted on: October 22, 2021
Items on the agenda include review of Onslow County's debt capacity model, capital and public school needs. Staff will present an update on American Rescue Plan Act projects including the Emergency Operations Center expansion and Landfill expansi...
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Communications
Posted on: October 18, 2021
Callers to Onslow County’s 9-1-1 center now have an option to enhance the information that operators can use to help improve emergency responses to your home or business.
Onslow County has partnered with Smart...
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Communications
Posted on: October 1, 2021
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session at 6PM, Monday, October 18, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Chambers in the Onslow County Government Center at 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville NC.
Items for Consent consideration...
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Communications
Posted on: October 11, 2021
Soon our streets will be scattered with little ghosts, goblins, and witches trick-or-treating this Halloween. “Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment and following some common-sense practices can keep events safer and more fun,” says Onslo...
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Communications
Posted on: October 4, 2021
The Department of Social Services began developing its annual report about 2 years ago with the intent to inform and educate Citizens and community partners regarding the social and economic impact of DSS in the community. DSS is responsible for administe...
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Communications
Posted on: October 1, 2021
Onslow County Board of Commissioners will be meeting in a regular session at 11AM, Monday, October 4, 2021 in the Commissioners’ chambers, 234 NW Corridor Blvd.
Items on the agenda include the presentation of the annual report for the D...
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Communications
Posted on: October 1, 2021
One of the departments is also significantly lowering what homeowners in their area must pay for fire insurance as part of the arrangement and their work to improve their capabilities and protection for the firefighters.
The arrangement calls on the MCB Ca...
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Communications
Posted on: September 22, 2021
The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m., Onslow County Government Center, Commissioners’ Chambers, 234 NW Corridor Boulevard, Jacksonville.
The purpose of the meeting is for consideration of a Joint Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System, including the proposed...
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Communications
Posted on: September 17, 2021
Result of the Board of Commissioners September 20, 2021 meeting Consent Agenda: The board unanimously approved a list of budget amendments and past meeting minutes. Approval of Agenda: Note that the Land Purchase of the former ...
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