Posts by Frank Williams
NC Commerce Secretary Visits Brunswick Manufacturing Facility
LELAND, N.C. — N.C. Secretary of Commerce John Skvarla visited the Victaulic manufacturing facility located in the Leland Industrial Park Friday morning to congratulate the company on its recent growth. The Secretary’s visit coincides with Victaulic’s expansion plans to accommodate a new product line at their Leland facility. Secretary Skvarla congratulated Victaulic on the…
Read MoreIntermittent Lane Closures Begin Sunday on U.S. 74
The N.C. Department of Transportation will close one lane in each direction on U.S. 74, between the Isabel Holmes Bridge and the intersection at U.S. 17/U.S. 421 from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. nightly, starting Sunday, April 24th and ending Sunday, May 8th. The closures will allow NCDOT crews to perform milling and resurfacing work,…
Read MoreLane Closures Begin Sunday on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
The N.C. Department of Transportation will intermittently close the east and westbound lanes of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge on U.S. 421 nightly, starting at 9 p.m., Sunday, April 24, and ending at 5 a.m., Thursday, April 28. The closures will allow crews to make routine repairs on the metal deck of the lift span…
Read MoreHousehold Hazardous Waste Collection on April 16
The Brunswick County Solid Waste Department will be at Shallotte Middle School, 225 Village Rd., Shallotte, from 9 a.m. to 2 pm to collect household hazardous waste. Items will be taken free of charge from Brunswick County property owners and residents; citizens must show proof of Brunswick County property ownership or residency to participate Items…
Read MoreHighway 133 Under 74/76 Closed for Work Beginning Apr. 15; Diverging Diamond Set to Open Apr. 18
LELAND, N.C. — To prepare for the opening of the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) on N.C. 133, the N.C. Department of Transportation will completely close N.C. 133/Village Road/River Road between the interchange ramps for U.S. 17/74/76 near Belville/Leland at 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 15, weather permitting. The DDI will open for traffic at 6 a.m.…
Read MoreFree Dump Week Set For April 11 – April 16, 2016
From Apr. 11-16 Brunswick County property owners and residents may dispose of all materials, except for regular household trash and new construction debris, at the Brunswick County Landfill free of charge. Metal, tires, electronics, latex paint, and yard debris can be disposed of during free week, but they must be placed in their designated area. …
Read MoreBrunswick Housing Opportunities hosting “Home SAFE” Info Session on Apr. 8
Brunswick Housing Opportunities (BHO) is holding an information session on its Home SAFE Initiative at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 8. The information session will be held at the Brunswick Electric Membership Corp. training room, located at 795 Ocean Highway in Supply. Breakfast will be provided. The Home SAFE Initiative is intended to help aging…
Read MoreLane Closures Start Next Week on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
The N.C. Department of Transportation will intermittently close the right lane in both directions of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge on U.S. 17 over the Cape Fear River between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday, March 7, through Thursday, March 17. The closures are needed so the NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Department can perform the biannual…
Read MoreMike Hargett named Director of Economic Development and Planning
BOLIVIA, N.C. — The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to name Planning Director Mike Hargett as the Director of Economic Development and Planning Services. As part of the Board’s vote, the Planning and Community Development department and the Economic Development department will be consolidated. Hargett will serve as Director of the consolidated Economic…
Read MoreOcean Isle Beach Park Phase II Plans — FAQ
Below is information about the Ocean Isle Beach Park Phase II project, including frequently asked questions and some background information about the park. Q: Are the plans set in stone? A: At this time, Phase II of the Ocean Isle Beach Park project is still in the planning stages. Staff is working with consultants on…
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