Posts by Frank Williams
Town of Leland seeks Community Input on Sports
The Leland Town Council and Parks and Recreation Board will hold a public meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Leland Town Hall, located at 102 Town Hall Drive, to discuss the current and future state of youth and adult sports within the Town. This meeting will feature speakers from several…
Read MorePublic Open House for Greenway, Bikeway, & Paddle Trail Plan set for Jan. 30
The Brunswick County Planning Department is seeking input on the final draft of the Brunswick County Greenway, Bikeway, & Paddle Trail Plan. This project creates a network of walking trails, bike routes, and paddle trails while preserving Brunswick County’s natural resources and acting as a tool to promote trails throughout Brunswick County. Citizens are invited…
Read MoreBrunswick County Public Utilities Advises Customers to Take Precautions in Advance of Winter Weather
Unusually low temperatures are forecast this weekend. Brunswick County Public Utilities is advising customers to take precautions to protect their irrigation and household water systems from freezing: Exposed backflow assemblies for irrigation systems should be removed or adequately insulated. Exposed water lines to fixtures, such as outside showers, should be isolated and drained. Pour a…
Read MoreApply for SBA Disaster Assistance Before the Jan. 9 Physical Damage Application Deadline
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a disaster loan before the Jan. 9, 2017 deadline. Anyone in the declared counties in North Carolina with damages caused by Hurricane Matthew that occurred on Oct. 4 –24, 2016 should apply for…
Read MoreJohn Nichols named Brunswick County Public Utilities Director
John Nichols has been named Director of Brunswick County Public Utilities effective Jan. 2, 2017. Nichols, a Southport native and graduate of South Brunswick High School, has worked for Brunswick County for more than 10 years as Assistant Director of Public Utilities. He will begin his new position following the retirement of Brunswick County Public…
Read MoreBrunswick County construction permits reach highest level since 2007
The number of construction permits issued in Brunswick County in fiscal year 2016 was the highest since fiscal year 2007, and year-to-date numbers for the current year are on track to be even higher. In fiscal year 2015-16, there were 318 commercial construction and 2,077 residential construction permits, for a total of 2,395 construction permits,…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ALERT: Intermittent Lane Closures on the Oak Island Bridge
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will have intermittent north and southbound right lane closures on SR 1105 on the Oak Island High Rise Bridge beginning Tuesday December 13, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. and continuing until Friday, December 16, 2016 until 4:30 p.m. for a bridge inspection. The NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Department will be conducting…
Read MoreBrunswick County receives Large Water Distribution System of the Year Award for 4th consecutive year
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County Public Utilities has been awarded the Large Water Distribution System of the Year Award from the North Carolina American Water Works Association and the North Carolina Water Environment Association (NC AWWA-WEA). This is the fourth year in a row that Brunswick County Public Utilities has received this award. The Water…
Read MoreChanges coming to Brunswick County’s Online GIS Application
BOLIVIA, NC – Brunswick County is transitioning to a new GIS (Geographic Information System) online application, and citizens can try out the new system in advance of its official launch. Brunswick County’s current GIS online application, or online mapping tool, is still available for those who prefer to use it. However, the new application is…
Read MoreBoard of Education reorganizes, honors two outgoing members
BOLIVIA, N.C. — The Brunswick County Board of Education honored two outgoing members Monday evening before incumbent Catherine Cooke and newcomers Ellen Milligan and Ed Lemon took the Oath of Office and officially began their duties. Shirley Babson and Olaf “Bud” Thorsen, both longstanding members of the Board of Education, were presented the Order of…
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