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Thoughts on Preparing for Hurricane Dorian
Sept. 1, 2019 — Less than a year after Hurricane Florence inflicted its devastating wrath on Brunswick County, another major hurricane is staring us down: Dorian. As of this writing, Dorian is an extremely powerful Category 5 hurricane — tied for the second-strongest wind speed in Atlantic basin history — and is barreling through the…
Read MoreHundreds Gather for NCACC’s 112th Annual Conference, Kevin Austin, Yadkin County Commissioner Sworn in as President
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. [August 28, 2019] – More than 350 county commissioners, county officials and staff, state leaders and others gathered in Guilford County August 22-24, 2019 for the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) 112th Annual Conference. Yadkin County Commissioner Kevin Austin ascended to the role of NCACC during the business Session of…
Read MoreVIDEO: Commissioner Frank Williams delivers keynote address at N.C. 4th of July Festival Naturalization Ceremony
JULY 3, 2019 — Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams was the keynote speaker at the N.C. 4th of July Festival Naturalization Ceremony on July 3, 2019 in Southport. During the ceremony approximately 74 people from 35 nations became United States citizens.
Read MoreNCDOT: Overwhelming Public Participation Pushes Back Cape Fear Crossing Preferred Alternative Deadline
NCDOT Press Release [May 30, 2019] — The public hearings concerning the Cape Fear Crossing were such a success that the N.C. Department of Transportation is pushing back the deadline for choosing a preferred alternative route until late this year. In late April NCDOT held two public hearings and meetings in Brunswick and New Hanover…
Read MoreResponse to Comments by Leland Town Council on EMS Transfer
[May 24, 2019] — In recent media accounts coverage of the tentative, pending transfer of EMS services in the Leland area from the Town of Leland / Leland Fire & Rescue to Brunswick County EMS, members of the Leland Town Council have said “I can’t believe they would do this,” “I’m not happy about this,…
Read MoreCommissioner Frank Williams’ Comments on the Cape Fear Crossing
May 17, 2019 — In recent weeks I have received numerous comments from citizens expressing their opinions on the various alternatives for the future Cape Fear Crossing bridge. I have read and attempted to respond to every email on this subject (I apologize if I missed anyone). I also attended one of the public hearings…
Read MoreCommissioner Williams attends White House Conference on Opportunity Zones
WASHINGTON, D.C. [April 22, 2019 ] — Brunswick County Board of Commissioners Chairman Frank Williams was one of two North Carolina County Commissioners who attended the White House Opportunity Zone Conference with State, local, tribal, and community leaders on Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2019. Williams, who serves as 2nd Vice President of the N.C. Association of…
Read MoreCharters of Freedom & Foundation Forward: Meaningful Civic Education
Foundation Forward: Meaningful Civic Education – Final – 7 Minutes from Andrew on Vimeo.
Read MoreFrank’s Bracket Challenge 2019
March Madness is almost here, and it’s time to sign up for Frank’s Bracket Challenge 2019. As always, the only prize is bragging rights. Sign up now, and once the field is set be sure to complete your brackets before the start of NCAA Tournament Play next week. Good luck! Click here to sign up…
Read MoreToo Much Blue!
Mar. 14, 2019 — Even though the ACC Tournament is underway, this headline has nothing to do with basketball (a fact that might surprise those who know that I bleed N.C. State red-and-white). A little over a week ago, I few into Wilmington International Airport for the first time since Hurricane Florence. Our flight landed…
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