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Comments on the Brunswick County Fire Commission
Last August, the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners appointed members to the newly-formed Brunswick County Fire Commission (click here for info). As this article from the State Port Pilot and this article from the Star-News reveal, the Fire Commission has become somewhat contentious. I recently signed a letter on behalf of the Board of…
Read MoreWilliams Re-Elected Chairman of Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee
MARCH 15, 2018 — The Cape Fear Rural Transportation Planning Organization (RPO) Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) elected officers for 2018 at its February 16 meeting. Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams was unanimously re-elected Chair and Whiteville Mayor Terry Mann was unanimously re-elected Vice Chair. The Cape Fear RPO covers Brunswick, Columbus and Pender Counties and…
Read MoreLow-Pressure Reverse Osmosis Pilot Unit Arrives at Northwest Water Treatment Plant
February 15, 2018 — Brunswick County Public Utilities and CDM Smith are proceeding with plans to test the effectiveness of a Low-Pressure Reverse Osmosis (LPRO) treatment system at the Northwest Water Treatment Plant, with the delivery of a scaled-down pilot system earlier this month. Brunswick County continues to make rapid progress on evaluating treatment…
Read MoreRepairs Require Lane Closures on Holden Beach Bridge in Brunswick County
Drivers on the Holden Beach Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway should expect to encounter intermittent lane closures beginning Tuesday, Jan. 9. The closure is needed so Department of Transportation crews can safely repair concrete erosion that was discovered during a recent inspection. The closures will be in place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each…
Read MoreBrunswick County Schools, Government Offices Closed Wednesday; Tax Payment Options
Brunswick County Schools Due to the anticipated inclement weather and to ensure the safety of our students and staff, Brunswick County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Notification regarding future delays or closures will be made by 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Brunswick County Government Brunswick County government offices will be closed…
Read MoreTAKE ACTION: NC Department of Insurance Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Rate Increase Until Dec. 29
Citizens have until Friday, Dec. 29 to submit public comments to the N.C. Department of Insurance regarding a notice from the N.C. Rate Bureau asking for an increase in homeowners insurance rates. Click here to read a letter signed by all five Brunswick County Commissioners opposing the increase. While the average statewide requested increase is…
Read MoreBill Early to lead economic development efforts in Brunswick County
William S. “Bill” Early, an experienced economic development leader with 29 years of experience in North Carolina, has been tapped as the executive director of Brunswick Business & Industry Development (BBID). Earlier this year, Brunswick County Commissioners voted to contract with BBID to handle the county’s industry recruitment efforts following the announcement by Mike Hargett,…
Read MorePersonal Note: Perspective
December 6, 2017: On Saturday, Dec. 2 my alma mater, N.C. State University, hosted South Carolina State in a basketball game. Midway through the first half, basketball ceased to matter. As reported by The News & Observer, “One second, South Carolina State basketball player Ty Solomon was talking with a teammate about a defensive mistake…
Read MoreStatement on Tonight’s Vote by the H2GO Board of Commissioners
November 28, 2017: I was shocked to learn of tonight’s “November Surprise” vote by the H2GO Board of Commissioners to turn H2GO’s assets over to the Town of Belville, and the manner in which this transpired raises a number of serious concerns. First, this is a major move that directly impacts many thousands of Brunswick…
Read MoreKirstie Dixon named Brunswick County Planning Director
Kirstie Dixon has been named the next Brunswick County Planning Director. Dixon started with Brunswick County as a Planner II and Supervisor of Central Permitting in 2004. Since then, she has held several positions within the County’s Planning Department, most recently working as Planning Manager. Dixon has over 17 years of experience with municipal and…
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