Police arrest fifth suspect in robberies

Police arrest fifth suspect in robberies

The fifth suspect allegedly involved in 23 burglaries in the Onslow County area was apprehended today.

For more info please visit http://www.jdnews.com/news/fifth-79045-robberies-onslow.html

Onslow County Board of Commissioners Keeps Promise to Voters

Onslow County Board of Commissioners Keeps Promise to Voters

(Onslow County)  Onslow County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution at the May 18, 2010 meeting that directs County Manager Jeff Hudson to deliver the Fiscal Year 2011 Proposed Budget with a property tax rate that does not exceed the amount of revenue neutral less one cent on the property tax rate.  This action is in accordance with the promise given to voters of the County as part of the public education campaign for the Article 46 local option sales and use tax referendum.   

Chairmen W.C Jarman remarked, “It will be a good day for Onslow County property owners.  They will see that a promise made is a promise kept.”  With the overwhelming support of the sales tax referendum on May 4^th,  the Board of Commissioners are moving ahead with the enactment of the sales tax which should begin in January 2011.   

Onslow County staff is still working on the proposed budget recommendation, which will be delivered to the Board of Commissioners by June 1^st.  

For more information, contact Angela Cole, Chief Operations Officer/PIO at 910-347-4717.

Candidates Forum at Jacksonville City Hall Tonight

Speakers will include candidate for the Onslow County school board positions and those running for the N.C. House District 15 positions.

Forum is scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm tonight. Those running for N.C. House District 15 will begin answering questions around 7:15 pm.

The Jacksonville/Onslow Chamber of Commerce is hosting this forum.

for more information please read full article Candidates to answer questions at tonight's forum by Lindell Kay on JDNews.com

Get Walking with Onslow County Parks and Recreation

Get Walking hosted by Onslow County Parks and Recreation, the City of Jacksonville and Onslow CHIP (Community Health Improvement Process) and Pizza Hut will step off on Thursday, October 1, 2009 and will run through December 1. Participants that register and walk for eight weeks meet December 1 at Noon at the New River Waterfront Park for lunch and door prizes. Open to County & City Employees, Businesses, Churches, Schools, and Neighborhoods. Learn about walking and Nutrition from a registered dietitian call: Onslow County Health Department at 347-2154 ext.8233.

Online registration is available at www.onslowcountync.gov/parks. Participants may also contact Onslow County Parks and Recreation at 910.347.5332.

Onslow County September Events

BICYCLE RODEO

The Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department, Jacksonville Kiwanis Club, Kiwanis Club of Onslow County, The Bicycle Shop, Jacksonville Mall, Onslow County Sheriff’s Department, Jacksonville Police Department, Onslow County CHIP Prevention Committee and VFW Post 9133 will sponsor a Bicycle Rodeo for children ages 4-14 on Saturday, September 12, 2009. The rodeo will be held beside the Jacksonville Mall. The event will be from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Event includes minor bike repairs, helmet fitting, bike skills course and bike registration. FREE helmets while supplies last. For more information, call 347-5332 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.

“CITY TO THE SEA” BIKE RIDE

The Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department, The Bicycle Shop, Food Lion, Pizza Hut and Hammocks Beach State Park will be sponsoring a leisure bike ride on Sunday, September 20. Registration for the free ride will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the ride will begin at 2:00 p.m. The ride will originate at the Food Lion parking lot on the corner of Piney Green and Halltown Roads and the ride will finish at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. An adult must accompany riders under the age of 18 years, and all riders are encouraged to wear a helmet during the ride. For more information, please call 347-5332 or visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

Dog Day In The Park

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department “Dog Day in the Park” will be held Saturday September 26, 2009 at Onslow Pines Park 9:00 am until noon. The event will offer Microchips, Dog Wash, Photo Contest (bring photo) and Obedience, Protection and K-9 Good Citizen Demonstrations. We are now accepting registration for the Dog Jog (one mile fun run/walk) cost is $10.00 fee includes T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded. Vendor space available for a $25.00 donation to C.A.R.T. To pre-register call 347-5332 or visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

Summer Events - Onslow County Parks and Recreation

MUSICAL LUNCH SERIES
The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department and the Onslow County Public Library are sponsoring a Musical Lunch Series starting Friday, May 1, 2009 and continuing every Friday through May 29. The performances will be held from 12:00 - 1:30 pm at the New River Waterfront Park in Jacksonville. If it is raining the concerts will still be held, but in the USO across the street. Drawings will be held for Pizza Hut coupons!

May 1 Tommy Jacobs (Country & Gospel)

May 8 Barefoot Wade (Caribbean Jam)

May 15 Luica & Levi (Variety)

May 22 Eddie Quinn (Classic Rock/Jimmy Buffett)

May 29 Richard Lawton (Saxophone)

"This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council with funding from the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art"
The concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a bag lunch and listen to some great musical entertainment. For more information, call 347-5332, or visit our website at www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.

KIDS FISHING DERBY
Please bring your fishing pole and your favorite bait and join the Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department for an exciting, fun filled day of fishing. Kids 4 to 16 are invited to test their fishing skills at the Fishing Derby from 9:00 to 12:00 am. Saturday June 6. At The Jacksonville Training Academy Range off Hwy 17 S Dawson Cabin Road to 110 Stillwood Road. Kids 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult! Fishing Contest and Prizes. The program is FREE. Call 347-5332 visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.

HERSHEY TRACK & FIELD YOUTH PROGRAM
Sponsored by the Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department, the Local meet is scheduled for Monday June 1, 2009 with the rain date scheduled for Tuesday June 2 at White Oak High School Track. Registration for the meet will be from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. with the meet beginning at 5:45 p.m. Boys and Girls ages 9-14 (on December 31, 2009) are eligible to participate. PROOF OF AGE is required at registration and a parent/guardian must sign the Participation Form. The program is FREE. Please call 347-5332 visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.

SUMMER DAY CAMP
The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department and the Onslow County Board of Education are sponsoring a Summer Day Camp Program at six various school sites. Campsites are: Dixon Middle School, Trexler Middle School, Southwest Middle, Swansboro Middle, Summersill Elementary and Hunters Creek Middle School. Pre-registration is scheduled for June 9, 10, & 11 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Onslow Pines Park Administrative Office. Registration will take place at the campsites with a limited number of spots available June 20, 9:00 am - Noon and June 21 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Camp dates are June 22 - July 3 and July 13 - 24. Cost is $55 per child per two weeks with each additional child from the same family paying only $35 per child per session. For more information, call 347-5332. Visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.

26th ANNUAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL
Onslow County Parks and Recreation is now accepting vendors for the 26th Annual Freedom Festival; Saturday July 4, 2009 at Onslow Pines Park. "Like Flint" will perform on stage at 5:30 p.m. Karaoke, Games & rides for children and other vendors will be on hand starting at 2:00 p.m. Fireworks display will be at 9:00 p.m. Children/Family games will be held at 4:30 p.m. Concessions will benefit the Non Commissioned Officers Association. For more information, call 347-5332 or visit our website at www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.

Kids Golf: Drive, Pitch & Putt - Onslow County Parks & Recreation

Kids Golf: Drive, Pitch & Putt

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department, Jacksonville Country Club, Dick's Sporting Goods, First Citizens Bank & BB&T are sponsoring a Kids Golf Competition (Punt, Pass & Kick of Golf) on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Jacksonville Country Club.

Registration begins at 3:00 p.m.

Contest begins at 3:30 p.m.

Individual competitions open to all junior golfers up to age 18. There are 4 age divisions for both Boys & Girls and a unique handicap system allows kids to compete against one another. The cost of the contest is FREE!

If you have questions about this program please call the Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department at 347-5332 or visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks