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Grieve said there are two tax relief programs and a separate deferment option that can reduce annual property tax bills for primary-residence owners who meet eligibility criteria. The relief programs include provisions for veterans (a disabled-veteran deduction) and for people age 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled. For 2025 applications, Grieve said the income limit for the relief program is $37,900 and applications for 2025 were due by June 1; applicants should provide 2024 income documentation.

The Tax Office uses the state AV-9 form (available on the North Carolina Department of Revenue website and the county website) for all three programs, Grieve said. Additional verification forms are required for veterans and for disabled applicants under age 65.

Grieve described a deferment program for residents with incomes above the relief cap but below $56,850; the deferment limits taxes to four or five percent of income and defers the rest. She said eligible veterans received a $45,000 deduction off the home value for county tax purposes and that in 2024 veterans in Onslow County saved roughly $275 on the county portion of their taxes under that provision.

Grieve encouraged residents who think they may qualify to contact the Onslow County Tax Office for assistance and said staff can provide application forms at the office or direct applicants to online filings. She noted the office maintains printed applications and can answer questions about documentation requirements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Onslow County Today - April 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Onslow County Tax Office outlined two property tax relief programs and a deferment option for eligible residents, including income limits, application forms and a June 1 filing deadline for 2025 relief applications.","taxTitle","Onslow County, North Carolina","taxId",4261,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595219,"Onslow County Cooperative Extension, farmers market and 'Visit NC Farms' app prepare spring offerings",762,1800000,2562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3040089-81e18e58c50163dba5c4317ba03494b4&start=1800&end=2562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3040089-81e18e58c50163dba5c4317ba03494b4/thumbnail_1800000.jpg","/articles/6595219/Onslow-County/North-Carolina/Onslow-County-Cooperative-Extension-farmers-market-and-Visit-NC-Farms-app-prepare-spring-offerings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595219-bf089e0f34f4f0a17c929734681cadee/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442636&Signature=d3K25rmO7FqK0ppM9yw5vkcQ8rUUF97tl9sQToARY~BQkhprlOfa7xJoKueZOqwDw8jppBiIuR8Ez0MSOF0fVsnXgiYaHiTF5XC3TiRNyE3PFNOBXGTrxzNzZyPJ-eSge6BGRC2Yimc1xwBVEkiDyfpgFFAE~j5xbgyBPzCGE7XSE9MfZkb7zDSq2FPVCYSxdzbMwmgRDY0j9wTQLZPyTYNDOMOvZiqcwbifPLLVGw2AIWExgb0j-9Lo8C-zBAh8faZOru6hKBGC081Xzq9AFmH9hGCs-n-zdnAh23ZEqbHzqy3hWIoOYxV8N1Dm0opizBMgoiFUDftnfKMKy7A4nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Onslow County Cooperative Extension previewed its spring activities and said the county farmers market will open for the 2025 season in April with weekly Saturday hours.

Lisa Rayburn, the county’s commercial horticulture agent, said the Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Festival will be held April 26 in the Discovery Gardens at the Onslow County Farmers Market (4024 Richlands Highway). Rayburn said Master Gardeners will offer perennial plants, tomato and vegetable transplants, herbs, and demonstrations on raised-bed and container gardening tailored to local soils and climate.

Rayburn also encouraged residents to use the Visit NC Farms mobile app, developed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, to find local growers and farm products (search the app store for \"Visit NC Farms\"). She said the app is free for users and farmers and allows searches by product or viewing farms on a map. Farmers interested in listing on the app can contact the Onslow County Extension office at (910) 455-5873 for assistance.

Marie Swanafus, who spoke about the Onslow County Farmers Market, said the 2025 market season opens in April and will operate every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through November. She said spring offerings will include early strawberries, hydroponic lettuces and peas, baked goods including gluten-free options, eggs and several local meat vendors. The market address is 4024 Richlands Highway; organizers noted on-site construction has reduced some parking but will not affect operations, and asked visitors to drive slowly on arrival.

For market updates and vendor information, organizers said to follow the Onslow County Farmers Market on Facebook.","Cooperative Extension and the Onslow County Farmers Market will open for the 2025 season in April, host a Spring Plant Festival April 26 at the Discovery Gardens, and promote the Visit NC Farms app to connect residents with local producers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595222,"Onslow County Public Library announces spring programs and third annual Comic Book Fest",430,1214000,1644000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3040089-81e18e58c50163dba5c4317ba03494b4&start=1214&end=1644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3040089-81e18e58c50163dba5c4317ba03494b4/thumbnail_1214000.jpg","/articles/6595222/Onslow-County/North-Carolina/Onslow-County-Public-Library-announces-spring-programs-and-third-annual-Comic-Book-Fest","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595222-63a3fd0f750cd874e366b66bb2a8420f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442636&Signature=EKq9iPoBDvqb8kFo~fFeZeK~FHNr7Ba6EdgzDJv-xby4cqB4PvG88~lbF4QtIVPcEr-wPkTuwalRjwzGQ-wSeP2LyQThMUNA0WHrDHOcGZl8kEHxQ7eAjVZ4psc4TzC35Kw2QwaEt6LA26nUiq5GS3~sk1XYVIIpyw5ZxdVGeOyDXrOwT6l-G1xiaSMOIYjv-waCGadS2EQIL3P4OV3Bm~ZGFhQkV69tuqXj-sjaJ-G~Ur~NlZ13k2YSM6cqo1CEhgj65as9w5CSW53bBtgsblvvyLS1xPxZ69xSyVoh4-5u3rGebC9otrW82Sy4Nkb09kF0kq2h1jtMBo0lJ3qZJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Onslow County Public Library this week previewed its spring program lineup and said the third annual Comic Book Fest will be Saturday, May 17, at the Jacksonville Main Library.

Tori Parks, representing Onslow County Public Library, said the system is reviving a local-author showcase at the main branch and will host a “Be Weather Aware” program featuring Les Still of News Channel 12 to discuss hurricane and severe-weather preparedness. Parks also described a returning senior citizens prom in April with professional photos and a LinkedIn mastery class at the Swansboro branch to help jobseekers and professionals improve their profiles.

Jen Mello, who organizes the Comic Book Fest, said the third annual event will run May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jacksonville Main Library and will include roughly 20 artists and vendors, about four food trucks, and author-illustrator Kirk Rejstrom, creator of the Duck and Moose series. Mello said the festival has grown each year and is sponsored by the friends-of-the-library groups from all four branches.

Both library representatives said program details and registration links are posted on the Onslow County Public Library Facebook page and the county website; some programs use SignUpGenius for registration. Organizers encouraged families to attend library events and wear costumes at the Comic Book Fest.

Contact information: search Onslow County Public Library on Facebook or visit the county website for program calendars and registration links.","Onslow County Public Library outlined spring programming — local author showcase, weather preparedness, senior prom, LinkedIn mastery class — and will host the Comic Book Fest May 17 at the Jacksonville Main Library with roughly 20 artists and guest author-illustrator Kirk Rejstrom.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595223,"Onslow County Parks and Recreation schedules Eggventure and sensory-inclusive hunt in April",275,1013000,1288000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3040089-81e18e58c50163dba5c4317ba03494b4&start=1013&end=1288","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3040089-81e18e58c50163dba5c4317ba03494b4/thumbnail_1013000.jpg","/articles/6595223/Onslow-County/North-Carolina/Onslow-County-Parks-and-Recreation-schedules-Eggventure-and-sensory-inclusive-hunt-in-April","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595223-46987d86c00ad72eb74e420d835d62b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442636&Signature=Apq8BZwXAsyxovNrkmrh47Csiz~MsAyt~5zG1jsbve4nQl9moQ03f7i4twYyrSlFJwlMrEPuDiXzvhLONXX-7--~1iPcec3h~9z76sB5CU9d81-ppZb5fvB6NROA26SKG99KgvQ-UraEl0t5cxIfOXBOCJZjE6H98-4SlqqhciPQE1FynnPtOznRSS7p0T~i5NjrcRsvTtkDXuzdAcv8QfMrqsrEA4At9vunQFcgJ~jkVIIY~o1oWAt~-RWd9v8IkeDv1olWxNb8a1s9GxLpo57GFFwJ0NFviSPvpT3kp~wGvyDWIKJ7qZqH6F~c5Goc1H9M93ExUEnepni17BW0GA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Onslow County Parks and Recreation announced two spring Easter events this week: a family-focused “Eggventure” at Richland Steep Park in Richlands on April 12 and a sensory-inclusive Easter egg hunt at Stump Sound Park in Sneads Ferry on April 13.

Amina Robinson, a Parks and Recreation representative, said the Eggventure will run April 12 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Richland Steep Park and will include themed booths, games, prizes, an Easter bunny available for photos and a petting zoo; organizers said food trucks will also be on site. Robinson said there is no admission fee for the April 12 event, and attendees may purchase food from vendors on site.

The department is also offering a sensory-inclusive event April 13 at Stump Sound Park from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Robinson said the latter is intended for attendees who may be overwhelmed by large crowds; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Lunch will be provided to registered participants at the sensory event.

Robinson directed residents to follow Onslow County Parks and Recreation on Facebook for event updates and to register for the sensory-inclusive hunt at onslow.recdesk.com (select Programs and then the event).

Organizers encouraged families to bring baskets and noted that activities are designed to be family-friendly and accessible. The department asked attendees to follow on-site directions for parking and arrival to ensure smooth operations.","Onslow County Parks and Recreation will host an Easter 'Eggventure' event on April 12 in Richlands and a sensory-inclusive egg hunt on April 13 in Sneads Ferry; most activities are free and registration is required for the sensory event.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595224,"Onslow County DSS urges community role for Child Abuse Prevention Month",941,100000,1041000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3040089-81e18e58c50163dba5c4317ba03494b4&start=100&end=1041","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3040089-81e18e58c50163dba5c4317ba03494b4/thumbnail_100000.jpg","/articles/6595224/Onslow-County/North-Carolina/Onslow-County-DSS-urges-community-role-for-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595224-faa380262a78ae29d1c7a3b8a5888c1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442636&Signature=Tu7xbuImZYUj9MmSCcULXGQoMcP8wDeVtN2Lsv71M3qWWPu~rmFqh63gDLPokUjS5zTeZgZUU3IPQ1GiYkczJPH0l7iYA4XT4~DkLzKa9GtwbrHcKQVJL1qjShnPbdVKh2nq-~hs3TzS1mKHYyrEs8nGOvondDxtLOigJP-edgWk4hxz71QBd5aSncOcj6FAJOF4uPW1pwxrWVbDvMX-CT-GWFr9n9W6XI~q2w7deAPgecALfcuGWRK~g8Qga9MGEAHkJqHPNdltcMccmG82TJ7mjW4-ZAlyWPZa0hwm0aDMBc1JZaaPluPfff3H35IxSXYQObKf~LeomQu9u6cFnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Onslow County Department of Social Services urged residents Thursday to treat child safety as a community responsibility as the county observed Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Garrah Stanley, a social work supervisor with the Onslow County Department of Social Services, said the county’s theme this year is “doing things differently — believing in communities,” and emphasized a shift toward family-centered supports. “It takes everyone to keep kids safe,” Stanley said, naming teachers, neighbors, church members and other community members as part of a child’s circle of support.

Emily Jefferson, also with Onslow County DSS, reviewed practical safety measures the agency promotes to reduce the most common preventable harms to children. Jefferson listed home safety steps — locked firearms and ammunition, secured chemicals and prescription medications — and said caregivers should anticipate new mobile skills in toddlers to prevent access to hazards. “If your child can access these kinds of things, it’s not safe,” Jefferson said.

Jefferson also urged caregivers to follow the “ABCs” of safe sleep for infants: alone, on their back, in a crib or other safe, dedicated sleep surface. She said those practices reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. The agency discussed water safety and the importance of clearly assigning supervision roles when several adults are present.

The DSS speakers described “purple crying” — intense periods of infant crying common to the first two to six months of life — and advised caregivers to place an infant down in a safe sleep space and take a short break if they feel overwhelmed. Both Stanley and Jefferson emphasized that caregivers should ask for help when needed and not hesitate to call intake to report concerns. Jefferson said the department is also recruiting foster families and runs parent-education classes throughout the year.

The program acknowledged Onslow County’s sizeable military population, including families connected to Camp Lejeune, and noted that service members may face limited local support systems when relatives live elsewhere. Stanley said that reality reinforces the need for a broader community safety net.

For people who want to report concerns or seek services, Jefferson directed listeners to contact the Onslow County Department of Social Services; she noted the county’s front office staff can connect callers to the appropriate intake or parent-education staff.

The agency framed the month as an opportunity to remind residents that prevention includes both reducing immediate hazards and strengthening family supports and coping skills.

Contact and outreach details mentioned in the program: callers were advised to search “Onslow County DSS” online to find phone numbers and office information.","Onslow County Department of Social Services marked Child Abuse Prevention Month with a focus on family-centered support, safety practices for infants and young children, and outreach for foster families and reporting.","actionData","errors"]

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