New Assistant County Manager and DSS Director Sworn In

Congratulations to Kari Sanders, Onslow County's new Assistant County Manager, and Susan Thigpen, Onslow County's new Department of Social Services Director. Family, friends, and colleagues joined them for a swearing in ceremony on Thurs...

June Episode of Onslow County Today Now Streaming

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...

Cherished Assistant County Manager Retires

Congratulations to Sheri Slater on her retirement from Onslow County after 30 years of service to our community. Sheri began her career in Child Protective Services and spent 12 years working in the Onslow County Department of Social Services. In 2006, sh...

Janelle Golloway Sworn in as Assistant County Manager

Congratulations to Janelle Golloway, Onslow County's new Assistant County Manager. Friends and colleagues joined Janelle for a swearing in ceremony on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Onslow County Government Center and celebrated her new position....

Dixon High School Redistricting

OCS is the 11th largest district in the state of North Carolina with over 27,000 students currently enrolled. The district has 40 educational facilities, including 21 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 7 high schools, an early college high school, an e...

Changes are Coming to Medicaid, FNS, and WIC Benefits

The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends May 11, 2023

Your benefits could change. Take action to keep your information up to date.

• MEDICAID recertifications (renewals) began April 1, 2023 and will continue based on the beneficiary&rs...

Smithsonian Exhibit Comes to Onslow County Museum

The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with North Carolina Humanities, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition examining the evolving landscape of rural America opens at the Onslow Coun...

Onslow County Emergency Services to Host Multi-Day Mass Casualty Exercise

Onslow County Emergency Services is holding a mass casualty exercise in partnership with Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune and Onslow Memorial Hospital. The first phase of the exercise takes place on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Onslow County Fairground...

Pistol Purchase Permits No Longer Issued by Onslow County Sheriff's Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

29 MARCH 2023 

From: Sheriff Christopher Thomas, Onslow County Sheriff's Office 

Effective immediately, pistol purchase permits will no longer be issued by any sheriff in North Carolina. The Onslow County She...

Fabric of Our Community Awards Announced

The Fabric of Our Community Awards will be presented as part of the 2023 Golden Rule Lightkeepers & Fabric of the Community Awards Luncheon set for 11:30AM, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Onslow County Government Center, 234 NW Corridor Boulevard. Tic...

Statement on the Passing of Former Commissioner W. Randolph Thomas

W. Randolph Thomas, who served on the Onslow County Board of Commissioners beginning in 1972, passed away on March 15, 2023 at the age of 91. Thomas was a developer and entrepreneur who in his later years gave back to Onslow County by being an advocate fo...

Foster Parents Needed to Keep Children in Onslow County

There are currently more than 125 children in foster care in Onslow County and 48 of those youth are placed outside of our community. Some reasons for this include adolescents and teens being in need of a higher level of care such as a therapeutic placeme...

Onslow County Parks & Recreation’s First Ever Black History Celebration Event

Onslow County Parks and Recreation is excited to bring the community together in honor and celebration of Black History Month. The free event takes place on February 26 from 5-8:30PM at the old River of Life on 1940 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville.

The Black...

Urgent Announcement from the Onslow County Sheriff's Office

Onslow County Sheriff's Office --

Important! Please read and share this with anyone you know, especially elderly citizens who are being victimized by these scams.

We have received numerous complaints from citizens saying they are receiving phone calls and t...

Onslow Horizon 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Horizon 2040 is a Comprehensive Land Use & Coastal Area Management Plan to take inventory of the existing demographics, housing, development, & environmental conditions in order to understand the County's foundation as it moves into the next 20 years.

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 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, ...

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.