Posts by Frank Williams
Update on Storm Debris – Sept. 18, 2018
There has been a lot of devastation in the Brunswick County this past week and our roadways are still an issue for a lot of areas. We understand that some residents are working to get their homes back to normal and we are asking that they hold any debris for now. The county is currently…
Read MoreBrunswick County Evacuation Lifted, Many Roads Still Dangerous, Assistance for Food Service Establishments Re-Opening
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Sept. 17, 2018 — The mandatory evacuation for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County has been lifted, though many roads – including main highways into Brunswick County – remain closed. Road conditions are being updated at www.brunswickcountync.gov/road-closures. Citizens should be aware that many roads remain flooded or blocked by trees or power lines;…
Read MoreBurning Ban Issued for Brunswick County, Waste Industries Will Not Pick Up Tuesday
BOLIVIA, NC — Sept. 17, 2018 — A burning ban has been issued for all unincorporated areas of Brunswick County in the wake of Hurricane Florence. All burning within 100 feet of a structure is banned. At this time, Brunswick County has limited fire-fighting resources and water, as many roads remain closed and responders remain…
Read MoreCitizens Should Be Wary of Scammers in Wake of Hurricane Florence
BOLIVIA, NC — Sept. 17, 2018 — Citizens should be aware that following large storms and weather events, scammers sometimes target residents in the affected areas. Following a storm, citizens should be cautious about door-to-door offers of repair services and fliers or business cards that are left in the front door. Citizens should never pay…
Read MoreVIDEO: Sept. 17, 2018 Brunswick County Hurricane Florence Recovery Update
Brunswick County proclaims State of Emergency, issues evacuations; shelters to open inland
BOLIVIA, NC — September 10, 2018 — Brunswick County has issued a mandatory evacuation for residents in unincorporated areas who live in low-lying and flood-prone areas or substandard or mobile homes, beginning at daylight (7 a.m.) Tuesday. This includes but is not limited to Waccamaw, NC 904/Pireway Road, areas on Town Creek, residents along NC…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ALERT: Intermittent Lane Closures on SR 1115 (Stone Chimney Rd/Old Ferry Connection) from NC 211 to the Intracoastal Waterway
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation will have daily intermittent lane closures from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on SR 1115 (Stone Chimney Rd/Old Ferry Connection) from NC 211 to the Intracoastal Waterway beginning Wed., Sept. 5, 2018 through Sun., Mar. 31, 2019, weather permitting. The work will consist of widening,…
Read MoreCANCELED DUE TO FLORENCE: Brunswick County Veterans Services Tour set for September; events designed to connect veterans with resources, services
** All Events Canceled due to Hurricane Florence ** BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners is teaming up with Brunswick County Veterans Services and Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI) to hold a series of informational events for veterans throughout the county in September. The series of events will provide veterans and their…
Read MoreBrunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams elected 2nd Vice President of N.C. Association of County Commissioners
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams was elected 2nd Vice President of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) during the association’s annual conference, held Aug. 22-25, 2018 in Catawba County. The other newly installed officers are President Larry Phillips of Surry County, President-elect Kevin Austin of Yadkin County and First Vice…
Read MoreS&P Assigns AAA Rating to Brunswick County School Bonds, Upgrades General Obligation Rating to AAA
05.24.2018 — S&P Global Ratings has assigned a rating of “AAA” to Brunswick County’s General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2018. S&P Global Ratings has also reviewed Brunswick County’s bond ratings and increased Brunswick County’s General Obligation (Financial Security Assurance Incorporated) credit rating from “AA+” to” AAA,” and increased Brunswick County’s Smithville Township Limited Tax Hospital…
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