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.

Onslow County Government Hosting Opioid Settlement Funds Community Meeting

Onslow County will hold its first Opioid Settlement Funds Community Meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6PM. The meeting takes place in the Onslow County Board of Commissioners’ Chambers at the Government Center located at 234 Northwest Cor...

Onslow County DSS Main Branch Library Outreach

Onslow County Social Services will have an Income Maintenance Caseworker stationed at the Jacksonville Main Branch Library located at 58 Doris Ave E, Jacksonville every Wednesday from 9AM - 6PM beginning November 29, 2023.

This employee will be available t...

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Drone Show

Unfortunately, due to the report received from the National Weather Service forecasting showers, scattered thunderstorms and strong wind gusts; the Lights Over Onslow event scheduled for this Sunday, December 10^th will be postponed to next Sunday, Decembe...

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. Mr. Smitherman was initially selected f...

Phone Scammers Impersonating Sheriff's Office Employees

The Onslow County Sheriff's Office is receiving numerous complaints from citizens saying that they are receiving phone calls and texts from what appears to be the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office phone number. This is a scam.

The scammers ...

First Responders Memorialized with Wreath Laying at Public Safety Memorial

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners will give honors to first responders in a Wreath Laying Ceremony at 2PM Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Public Safety Memorial in Burton Park. 

A roll call of those who died in service to the community, mu...

Resolution 23-014 Supporting Local Commercial Fishermen

WHEREAS, the Onslow County Board of Commissioners has been advised of relevant issues that would have a detrimental effect on the Onslow County’s commercial fishermen; and

WHEREAS, members of our local fishing community, some of whom ar...

Albert J. Ellis Airport Welcomes 10,000,000th Passenger

Albert J. Ellis Airport is excited to announce the arrival of the 10,000,000th passenger at OAJ. James Raymond from Michigan who travelled to Jacksonville, NC to visit family was the lucky passenger and was presented with a gift bag to mark the occasion. ...

David M. Smitherman Sworn in as Interim County Manager

David M. Smitherman was sworn in as Interim Onslow County Manager during an Oath of Office Ceremony at 8:30AM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the Onslow County Government Center. The Onslow County Board of Commissioners approved Mr. Smitherman to serve a...

Fire Prevention Week Kicks-Off on Saturday, October 7, 2023

Get up close and hands on with emergency vehicles as part of Fire Prevention Week on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10AM-2PM. Onslow County Emergency Services is holding a joint event with City of Jacksonville Public Safety and Camp Lejeune Fire and Emerg...

Medicaid Expansion FAQs

The State of NC Medicaid Expansion begins December 1, 2023. This expansion will increase the eligible population of adults and help more individuals qualify for NC Medicaid.

Board of Commissioners Declare State of Emergency

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners have declared State of Emergency in the unincorporated areas of Onslow County in response to Tropical Storm Ophelia that will remain in effect until 5PM Sunday, September 24, 2023.

Three-Way Stop Coming to Sneads Ferry Intersection

A three-way intersection in Sneads Ferry will become an all-way stop to improve traffic flow and safety. On Aug. 30 at the intersection of Old Folkstone and Country Club roads, crews will install stop signs, so every driver must stop. Currently, drivers o...

NC DHHS Reissuing Some Compromised EBT Cards

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is advising that some Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards have been compromised. As a result new cards will be reissued to recipients whose cards were potentially compromised and the old card...

Rosanna Outler Sworn In as Deputy Clerk to the Board

Congratulations to Rosanna Outler, Onslow County's new Deputy Clerk to the Board. Colleagues joined Rosanna for a swearing in ceremony on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Onslow County Government Center to celebrate her new position.

Rosanna is an...

Deputy Brandon Moore Named Law Enforcement Professional of the Year

Congratulations to Deputy Brandon Moore from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office for being recognized as the Law Enforcement Professional of the Year by the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce.Deputy Moore has held several positions within th...

Department of Labor 2022 Safety Awards Presented to Onslow County Staff

Onslow County Safety Officer John Bazzarre proudly presented the Department of Labor Safety Awards on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, praising each county department for making strides towards a safer workplace environment. “Working safely protects our...

August Episode of Onslow County Today Now Streaming

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 conse...

Onslow County celebrates the retirement of Kim Mackey

Onslow County celebrates the retirement of Kim Mackey who has been an Onslow County employee for 30 years.  Kim has dedicated her career to ensuring the safety, permanence, and well-being of children exposed to abuse and neglect since April 1989 ...

Statement on the Passing of Former County Commissioner Billy Mills

Billy Mills who served on the Onslow County Board of Commissioners from1959 to 1964, passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, July 23, 2023.  

Mr. Mills was not only an esteemed entrepreneur but also an exemplary community leader, actively contribu...

Onslow County Recognized for Excellence in Digital Technology

Onslow County Information Technology Services (ITS) ranks fourth in the nation by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties for optimizing government service delivery, using data analytics, and cybersecurity best practices...

County Manager Sharon Griffin Announces Resignation

Onslow County Manager Sharon Griffin has announced her resignation effective October 6, 2023. Mrs. Griffin has served Onslow County for six years, first as the Deputy County Manager and then as the County Manager for the past four years.

During her time as...

Onslow County Welcomes New EMS Division Head

West Barefoot is the the new EMS Division Head for Onslow County Emergency Services. West brings 21 years of experience in emergency medical services to his role. He comes from Harnett County, NC where he most recently served as Assistant Chief of Trainin...

Prevent Accidental 911 Calls

If you accidentally dial 911, or if a child in your home dials 911 when no emergency exists, do not hang up. Stay on the line and explain 911 was called by mistake. If you do hang up, you can expect a call back, because we need to verify whether there is ...

Statement on the Passing of Brock Ridge

For over 45 years Brock Ridge dedicated his life to shaping the minds of countless students as an esteemed educator. His unwavering commitment to education and his passion for empowering young minds will forever be remembered by those fortunate enough to ...

Onslow County Welcomes Four New Department Directors

Congratulations to Richard Gabbert, Cortina Hamilton, Joy Johnson, and Carter Metcalf on their new positions with Onslow County. Friends and colleagues joined each of them for a swearing in ceremony on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Onslow County Government...

Adopted Budget for 2023-2024

Click here to view the 2023-2024 Onslow County Adopted Budget Book.

Onslow County Job Opportunities

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Weather Closings or Delays

Onslow County is monitoring Hurricane Idalia and adjusting the availability of some County services due to weather related concerns. Onslow County urges everyone to prepare now for a potential power loss and heavy rain. If you have special needs that requ...

Idalia Storm Info from the National Weather Service

The US National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC provides weather information for Eastern NC for the protection of life and property.

Receive Emergency Weather Alerts

Be notified by Onslow County Emergency Services in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples include: severe weather, evacuation notices, and missing child reports.