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[June 1, 2026] — Statement from Commissioner Frank Williams: “On Friday, May 29, I facilitated a meeting with staff and a group of citizens who are concerned about preserving historic cemeteries in Brunswick County. We had a very productive meeting, agreed on key issues that need to be addressed, and discussed a number of potential approaches moving forward. Staff is developing information for us to review, and we have agreed to meet again in July…
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. – MAY 18, 2026 — Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams nominated retired environmental consultant Robert “Bud” Needham to the District 5 seat on the Brunswick County Planning Board at the May 18, 2026 commissioners meeting. Needham’s nomination was unanimously approved by the board of commissioners. Needham will replace Rich Leary, who is stepping away when his term ends on June 30, 2026. “Bud Needham’s strong knowledge of Brunswick County’s history and the…
Winnabow Fire Chief Travis Mercer appointed to represent Winnabow-Town Creek area WINNABOW, N.C. – At the suggestion of Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams, the Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization’s Transportation Organization’s Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) recently created new Community Liaison positions to provide increased opportunities for community engagement. The RTAC unanimously voted to create the positions at its April 10, 2026 meeting. “During the transportation planning process, the RPO regularly meets with municipal leaders in…
Commissioner Frank Williams recently visited Capitol Hill to advocate for reform of the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). The meetings were part of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force Spring 2026 Fly-In, held April 28-30. Task force members met with U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), pictured below with Commissioner Williams, and Alex Padilla (D-CA). The task force also met with staffers representing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senators…
Brunswick County’s Rotary Clubs kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month by holding a Brunswick County Mental Health Summit on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation in Supply. “Mental health is an important issue that affects every single one of us, either directly or indirectly,” said Frank Williams, 2023-24 President of the Leland Area Rotary Club and a past member of the Rotary District 7730 Mental Health Task Force. “Unfortunately, there is often…