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State Board of Elections launches Voter ID PSA
RALEIGH, N.C. — The State Board of Elections recently released a new public service announcement regarding voter ID requirements set to begin in 2016. Ads are slated to run on television and radio through the 2016 Election Cycle. “We are thrilled to extend our outreach efforts to television and radio,” said Executive Director Kim Westbrook…
Read MoreTown of Leland to Update Future Growth Plan in public workshop Nov. 10-13
LELAND, NC — Beginning on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, the Town of Leland begins a four-day public workshop to consider updates to the Town’s 2009 Master Plan. “We’re fortunate to live and work in a region that’s among the most appealing in the coastal Carolinas,” says Leland Mayor Brenda Bozeman. “And we want to make…
Read MoreNominate Someone for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
Volunteerism is an important part of the fabric of American society, and it is important that we recognize those who go above and beyond the call of duty in giving back to our community. I have the privilege of serving of the Governor’s Commissioner for Volunteerism & Community Service, which administers the Governor’s Volunteer Service…
Read More90-Day Appeal Period for Preliminary Revised Floodplain Maps Begins Oct. 29
On August 29, 2014, the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided Brunswick County with preliminary copies of the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for Brunswick County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas. FEMA has posted digital copies of these revised FIRM and FIS report materials…
Read MoreFour Brunswick Vision Public Input Meetings Next Week
We will hold four Brunswick Vision public input meetings next week: Monday, October 12: Southport Senior Center. 1513 N. Howe Street, Suite 1, Southport. Tuesday, October 13: Shallotte Senior Center. 3620 Express Drive, Shallotte. Wednesday, October 14: Waccamaw Community Building. 5855 Waccamaw School Road NW, Ash. Begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 15: St. James…
Read MoreState offers emergency coastal permit for beach bulldozing following weekend storms
RALEIGH – Oceanfront property owners with beach and dune erosion caused by weekend storms will be able to obtain a Coastal Area Management Act emergency general permit to allow beach bulldozing for the reconstruction of primary and frontal dune systems. The emergency permit regulations speed up the authorization process for permit approval. The rules also…
Read MorePrivate Drinking Water Well Testing
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County residents whose private drinking water wells flooded during the heavy rains over the last several weeks can get their drinking water tested. When submerged by flood waters, wells can become contaminated by bacteria which makes the water unsafe to drink. These wells should be flushed, thoroughly disinfected, flushed again and…
Read MoreBrunswick County State of Emergency lifted
The State of Emergency declaration in Brunswick County has been lifted as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Brunswick County had declared a State of Emergency at 6 p.m. Friday in expectation of significant rainfall and associated flooding. If residents are in need of shelter or assistance evacuating, they should call 910-253-5383. While County government…
Read MoreCourthouse, Schools closed Tuesday; Brunswick Government Offices opening at 11
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County government offices, including the Library branches and Landfill, will open at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, and the Brunswick County Courthouse and Court sessions will remain closed the entirety of the day. Brunswick County Schools will remain closed Tuesday for students and staff. Additionally, the Board of Education meeting scheduled…
Read MoreOcean and sound-side swimming waters may be polluted from excessive rains
MOREHEAD CITY – State officials today advise the public to avoid swimming in all coastal waters statewide due to high rainfall and flooding from recent storms that may have led to excessive bacteria in the water. “Waters impacted by these storms can contain elevated levels of bacteria that can make people sick,” said J.D. Potts,…
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