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5 days ago
- General
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Rotary Club of Ending Child Abuse opens new ‘Little Free Library' to provide books to children
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Rotary Club of Ending Child Abuse has recently finished their diversity, equity, and inclusion 'Little Free Library' project with the help of One Place of Onslow County. There are over 90 Little Free Libraries all over Onslow County that are supported by One Place, all of them are stocked with free books for children. Now, a new Little Library is open at the Plaza Manor Apartments in Jacksonville. 'You do not have to have a library card. You do not need anyone to come along with you. You can come here,' Rotary Club of Ending Child Abuse President LaWanna Wooden said. 'You can pick up a book. And that means we have expanded our reach for children in our community to be able to read and have an opportunity to have a book that they can keep of their own.' Children can take a book or leave one for others. The library is filled with diverse and inclusive book options. For more information, click on the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
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Safe Kids Onslow County promotes summer safety for children
JACKCSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — With May being Safe Kids Month, One Place and Safe Kids Onslow County will join more than 400 local coalitions and partners nationwide to help local children and families have a safe summer season. During the summer months, unintentional childhood injuries and deaths increase. Around 40% of all unintentional injury deaths in children occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day. 'Ensuring every child's safety is a responsibility we all share! Safe Kids Month serves as a vital reminder that awareness, prevention, and action save lives. By taking these proactive measures, we can protect our children today and create a safer tomorrow,' Coordinator for Safe Kids Onslow County and Childcare Resource and Referral Coordinator for Local Nonprofit One Place, Bethany Esau said. With May also being Child Passenger Safety Technician Month, One Place will have four CPSTs on staff to provide car seat checks and safety information to parents and caregivers in the community. If you have a car seat correctly installed, it can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71%. 'Car seat safety is essential because it protects lives, reduces the risk of serious injury, and ensures that every journey ends safely,' CPST and Family and Community Outreach Manager for Early Head Start at One Place, Charlene Dudley said. Here are some safety tips and resources to support parents and caregivers to help keep children safe during the summer season, and all year round: Child Passenger Safety: Choose the right car seat for your child's weight, height, and age. Use and install your car seat according to the directions. A properly installed car seat should not move more than one inch when the base is tugged. Keep children in rear-facing seats as long as possible until the child outgrows the seat by height or weight. Teach children from a young age to buckle up every ride, every car, every time. Water Safety: Watch children around the water. Keep young children within arm's reach of an adult. Enroll children in survival swim lessons and learn CPR. Installed 4-sided fences around home pools. Teach children to wear life jackets. Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen (UVA+UVB) with at least SPF 30. Reapply at least every two hours. Safe Sleep: Place babies on their backs to sleep until they are a year old. Make sure babies sleep on a firm, flat, and level surface in their own crib, bassinet, or play yard. Choose a firm mattress and fitted sheet for the crib. Remove everything from the sleep environment except the fitted sheet. Dress the baby in a wearable blanket, onesie, or similar clothing to keep them warm. A loose blanket can cover the baby's airway or make their body temperature too high while they sleep. Share your room, not your bed, for the first year of life. Place the baby's crib, bassinet, or play yard in your bedroom instead of letting the baby sleep in the same bed with you. Here are some upcoming Safe Kids Hot Car Display Dates: 5/17- OCPL Comic Book Fest 10a.m.-3p.m. 6/14- OCPL Summer Reading Kickoff Event 10a.m.-2p.m. 6/21- Red Knights NC9 Motorcycle Scavenger Hunt @ New River Harley Davidson 9a.m.-3p.m. For more information on Safe Kids click here or follow @SafeKidsOnslow on Facebook. To schedule a car seat check, Call or Text 'SafeKids' to (910) 333-0608. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
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One Place honors early educators during Teacher Appreciation Week
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — One Place to join students, families, and educators in the celebration for Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5-9, 2025. Teacher Appreciation Week is a great way to celebrate and show appreciation to local teachers and early educators for their hard work, dedication, and impact on children's lives. 'We extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible early educators of Onslow County servingin childcare programs, family childcare homes, Early Head Start Child Care PartnershipPrograms, Three School, and NC Pre-K. Your dedication and passion for nurturing young mindslay the foundation for a brighter future,' Chief Early Education Officer at One Place, Autumn Bishop said. 'Early Childhood Education is not just a profession; it is a calling that shapes thelives of children and their families.' One Place plans to host many events to celebrate and honor local early educators who dedicate their time and talent to nurturing these young minds. The events include: May 6: Paint & Sip May 7: Bingo Night at TNT Bingo May 8: Dinner and Cooking Demonstration 'We are proud to host three special events in recognition of the invaluable contributions madeby our early educator workforce,' NC Pre-K director at One Place, Courtney Wandishin said. 'The events are a token of our deep appreciation for their dedication to creating safe, nurturinglearning environments for our youngest learners. Their commitment does not go unnoticed.' All events are no cost to attend. Pre-registration is required. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- General
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One Place joins Positive Childhood Alliance for Child Abuse Prevention Month
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — One Place in Onslow County joins the Positive Childhood Alliance NC (PCANC) this April. The Positive Childhood Alliance NC is a way for partners across North Carolina to help send a message of hope to strong families and supportive communities that all children can reach their full potential. 'By investing in family resource centers and community-based solutions, we can ensurefamilies have the support they need before challenges become crises,' President and CEO of PCANC, Sharon Hirsch said. 'When we shift our focus to prevention, we create a future where all children grow up in safe, stable, and nurturing environments, surrounded by positive experiences and hope.' Since the 2025 campaign theme for Child Abuse Prevention Month this April is 'Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention,' One Place plans to prioritize child maltreatment prevention and support families to ensure that they have the resources, support, and connections they need to help prevent a crisis. 'Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and every family deserves the supportto build a strong foundation for their children,' CEO of One Place, Dawn Rochelle said.'It takes all of us working together — from business leaders to policymakers tocommunity advocates — to ensure that families have what they need to help theirchildren reach their full potential.'There are many ways to get involved with Child Abuse Prevention Month this April: Wear Blue Day on April 4, 2025. Follow One Place and PCANC on social media and share their posts throughoutApril. Participate in Digital Advocacy Day on April 9, 2025. Visit One Place for a tour of their Child Advocacy Center. Learn the basics of child abuse prevention. Register for PNCANC's free, online training: How to Recognize and Respond to Suspicions of Child Abuse. Pledge to protect children from abuse. Follow One Place on social media April21-25 for the Five Days of Action campaign to learn more about recognizing andresponding to child abuse and pledge your support to andprevent child abuse in your community. Support child abuse prevention and intervention programs and services at OnePlace with a tax-deductible donation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
