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Citizens Encouraged to Monitor Hurricane Irma, Begin Planning & Preparation (11 a.m. — 9/5/17)
Sept. 5, 2017 – 11 a.m. — Having grown up in Brunswick County, I’ve been exposed to hurricanes and tropical storms my entire life. The first storm I remember was Hurricane David in 1979, followed by Hurricane Diana in 1984. I was living in Raleigh when Hurricane Fran tore through our state’s capital city in…
Read MoreBrunswick County Adopts Resolutions on Water Quality; Presented to Governor Cooper, Legislative Leaders
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted two resolutions concerning water quality at its August 21, 2017 meeting. The first resolution, which can be viewed here, calls upon the state to prevent the discharge of contaminants into our waterways until studies have been conducted to ascertain their impact on public health. The second resolution,…
Read MoreNew Economic Development Organization moves forward with Board Appointees
Five members have been appointed by the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners to the new Economic Development organization’s Board of Directors, marking the next step forward for the county’s new economic development model. Allen Bryant, Dr. John Ward, Dennis Ewald, Clint Berry and Michael Reives were officially appointed to the Board at Monday night’s Board…
Read MoreBrunswick County’s Statement on Animal Cruelty and Dog Tethering
Brunswick County has recently heard from advocates on both sides of a debate about tethering laws, as detailed in this article from The State Port Pilot. Animal abuse and neglect is something that the County has, and always will, treat with the seriousness it deserves. Both N.C.G.S. 14 – 360 and Brunswick County Ordinance Article III prohibit…
Read More18 Appointed to Fire Commission
With the appointment of 18 new members at Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, Brunswick County’s Fire Commission is ready to move forward. The Fire Commission, which was created June 19, includes 20 members made up of local officials, fire chiefs, and citizen appointees. Among those appointed are Commissioner Pat Sykes, Commissioner Mike Forte, citizen appointees…
Read MoreBridge Repairs on U.S. 421 over U.S. 76 in Brunswick County Require Closures
Motorists who travel on U.S. 421 south of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge should expect lane closures beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22. The closures are needed so the Department of Transportation can repair a metal guardrail that was damaged by a recent crash. The closures will be in place Tuesday night, Aug. 22 and Wednesday night,…
Read MoreBoard of Commissioners Meeting Schedule Changes
Beginning in September, the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meeting schedule has changed. The Board will now hold two regularly-scheduled meetings per month: On the first Monday of the month, the Board will meet at 3 p.m. On the third Monday of the month, the Board will meet at 6 p.m. If a regular meeting…
Read MoreLetters Mentioning Delinquent Taxes Not Coming from Brunswick County
Brunswick County has recently been made aware that some residents may have received a letter falsely claiming that the resident’s property taxes are delinquent. Such a letter may mention penalties and liens, whether the property’s taxes are delinquent or not, and may make an offer to buy the property. Any notice or communication of delinquent…
Read MoreNCDOT Holding Community Workshops for NC Public Transportation Division Strategic Plan in October
RALEIGH – This October, stakeholders and the public are invited to provide input at community workshops across the state as part of the North Carolina Public Transportation Statewide Strategic Plan. The workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is necessary to attend. The N.C. Department of Transportation is developing the Public Transportation…
Read MoreStatement Following Meeting with Governor Cooper, Cabinet Secretaries, Local Leaders Regarding GenX
BOLIVIA, NC – Frank Williams, Chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, released the following statement following this morning’s meeting with Governor Roy Cooper: “This morning, I joined a bipartisan group of State Legislators and leaders from neighboring counties in a productive meeting with Governor Cooper. I am encouraged by the commitment of the…
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