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Commissioners to hold Fire Study Workshop, Budget Workshops and Sessions
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will hold a Fire Study Workshop on Friday, Mar. 3 at 9 a.m. The Board will meet on the following dates as part of the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget Process: Monday, Mar. 6, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Commissioners’ Countywide Goal Workshop Monday, May 1, 9 a.m. – 5…
Read MoreLane Closures Begin Wednesday on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
The N.C. Department of Transportation will intermittently close the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge for two nights later this week. The closures will be in place from 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 until 5 a.m. the next morning, and again the same hours on Thursday night through Friday morning.…
Read MoreBrunswick County Public Meeting on Proposed Rail Realignment set for Jan. 30 in Leland
A public meeting on the ongoing feasibility study for the proposed rail realignment project, which could relocate a CSX rail line that currently runs through Wilmington to a new path that could include a small portion of Brunswick County, is set for next week in Leland. Date: Monday, January 30, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location:…
Read MoreTown of Leland seeks Community Input on Sports
The Leland Town Council and Parks and Recreation Board will hold a public meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Leland Town Hall, located at 102 Town Hall Drive, to discuss the current and future state of youth and adult sports within the Town. This meeting will feature speakers from several…
Read MorePublic Open House for Greenway, Bikeway, & Paddle Trail Plan set for Jan. 30
The Brunswick County Planning Department is seeking input on the final draft of the Brunswick County Greenway, Bikeway, & Paddle Trail Plan. This project creates a network of walking trails, bike routes, and paddle trails while preserving Brunswick County’s natural resources and acting as a tool to promote trails throughout Brunswick County. Citizens are invited…
Read MoreBrunswick County Public Utilities Advises Customers to Take Precautions in Advance of Winter Weather
Unusually low temperatures are forecast this weekend. Brunswick County Public Utilities is advising customers to take precautions to protect their irrigation and household water systems from freezing: Exposed backflow assemblies for irrigation systems should be removed or adequately insulated. Exposed water lines to fixtures, such as outside showers, should be isolated and drained. Pour a…
Read MoreApply for SBA Disaster Assistance Before the Jan. 9 Physical Damage Application Deadline
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a disaster loan before the Jan. 9, 2017 deadline. Anyone in the declared counties in North Carolina with damages caused by Hurricane Matthew that occurred on Oct. 4 –24, 2016 should apply for…
Read MoreJohn Nichols named Brunswick County Public Utilities Director
John Nichols has been named Director of Brunswick County Public Utilities effective Jan. 2, 2017. Nichols, a Southport native and graduate of South Brunswick High School, has worked for Brunswick County for more than 10 years as Assistant Director of Public Utilities. He will begin his new position following the retirement of Brunswick County Public…
Read MoreBrunswick County construction permits reach highest level since 2007
The number of construction permits issued in Brunswick County in fiscal year 2016 was the highest since fiscal year 2007, and year-to-date numbers for the current year are on track to be even higher. In fiscal year 2015-16, there were 318 commercial construction and 2,077 residential construction permits, for a total of 2,395 construction permits,…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ALERT: Intermittent Lane Closures on the Oak Island Bridge
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will have intermittent north and southbound right lane closures on SR 1105 on the Oak Island High Rise Bridge beginning Tuesday December 13, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. and continuing until Friday, December 16, 2016 until 4:30 p.m. for a bridge inspection. The NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Department will be conducting…
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