Posts by Frank Williams
TRAFFIC ALERT: Diverging Diamond Interchange on N.C. 133 Closing This Weekend, Weather Permitting
To stripe and install weather resistant markers for the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) on N.C. 133, the Department of Transportation will close N.C. 133/Village Road/River Road between the interchange ramps for U.S. 17/74/76 near Belville/Leland this weekend, weather permitting. The closure starts at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 and is expected to end by…
Read MoreComments on the Compass Pointe Intersection
As you may know, there has been much discussion about potential changes and improvements at the entrance to Compass Pointe on Highway 74/76 in the wake of the tragic accident which claimed the life of Lindsey Benton. For more information, click here for an article that appeared in the Star-News. I have received numerous emails…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure with Detour on SR 1430 (Cedar Hill Road) South of Royster Road in the Navassa area
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close approximately one half mile of SR 1430 (Cedar Hill Road) in both directions immediately South of Royster Road NE beginning Monday, September 19, 2016 at 9:00 am until Thursday, September 14, 2017, weather permitting. A structure is to be constructed over Cartwheel Branch in addition to various…
Read MoreStay Up to Date on Brunswick County Road and Traffic Conditions during Hermine
There are a number of ways you can get updates on road flooding in and near Brunswick County: Facebook: Leland NC Traffic Reports Facebook Group (established by concerned citizens) Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Brunswick County Emergency Services Twitter: Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Brunswick County Emergency Services NCDOT Southern Coast Telephone: 511 Information Line
Read MoreDuke Energy update on Hermine as it tracks toward the Carolinas
As Tropical Storm Hermine nears the Florida coast, Duke Energy is prepared there and planning for potential severe weather impacts in the Carolinas beginning as early as Friday. Duke Energy and its staff of meteorologists are closely monitoring weather conditions, activating their storm center and making preparations with crews and equipment to respond as quickly…
Read MoreBrunswick County Commissioners achieve recognition from NCACC for dedication to professional development
Brunswick County Commissioner J. Martin Cooke, Jr. was recently recognized by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for meeting the requirements for the Mentor level in the Local Elected Leaders Academy (LELA), and Commissioners Pat Sykes and Frank Williams were recognized for meeting the requirements for the Master level in LELA. A Master has…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ALERT: Diverging Diamond Interchange on N.C. 133 Closing This Weekend for Final Paving Work
To finish the paving for the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) on N.C. 133, the Department of Transportation will close N.C. 133/Village Road/River Road between the interchange ramps for U.S. 17/74/76 near Belville/Leland this weekend. The closure starts at 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26. The DDI will open for traffic by 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug.…
Read MoreThoughts on this weekend’s NCACC Conference
Commissioners Pat Sykes, Randy Thompson, Marty Cooke and I attended the N.C. Association of County Commissioners’ annual conference in Winston-Salem this weekend. During the conference I attended educational seminars and workshops on a number of topics, including: Managing Conflict Constructively (certainly an issue that raises its head in government at all levels); County Authority for…
Read MoreUtilities: Annual Change from Chloramines to Chlorine to begin Sept. 12
Every summer, Brunswick County and the towns, cities, and other utilities that purchase water from Brunswick County implement an annual flushing program. Public Utilities employees will flush the water mains by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time. The flushing cleans out sediment and allows routine maintenance…
Read MoreSouthbound US 421 Ramp Closed Nightly US 421 Ramp to Eastbound US 76 & North Business 17 At the Battleship
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will continue nightly closures on the ramp at the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA for Carolina Beach, South US 421, East US 76 and North Business US 17, weather permitting. These closures will continue each week, Sunday through Thursday, from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. nightly through September 30, 2016, until…
Read More