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The North Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled a bridge rehabilitation project for the G.V. Barbee Bridge (Old Oak Island Bridge) over the Intracoastal Waterway beginning in September and continuing through May 2019. This rehabilitation work includes replacing the existing girders on 27 spans, and installing a new riding deck, and barrier rail. The project was accelerated to avoid conflicts with the N.C. 211 project which will begin construction in 2019. “This rehabilitation project will…
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As you know, at the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners’ February 19, 2018 meeting I voted to rescind a previously adopted resolution that supported offshore energy exploration, moving our board to a neutral stance. Please allow me this opportunity to share my thoughts in advance of Monday’s meeting. There are essentially three types of resolutions that our board can adopt: (1) Ceremonial resolutions, such as proclaiming a certain week to be Law Enforcement Appreciation Week,…
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Brunswick County Board of Commissioners Chairman Frank Williams represented Brunswick County at the recent National Association of Counties (NaCo) Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. “This conference provided an excellent opportunity to learn from county leaders from across the nation, secure face time with Congressman Rouzer and key legislative staffers who represent us on Capital Hill, and discuss key issues facing Brunswick County,” said Williams. Williams met with Congressman David and key legislative staffers for Senators…
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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 Commissioners correcting the record on several issues and rumors that have circulated about the intent and purpose of the Fire…
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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 serves as the intergovernmental organization for local elected officials, the North Carolina Department of Transportation and residents of the region…
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