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Citizens Should Be Wary of Scammers in Wake of Hurricane Florence

September 17, 2018 | Comments Off on Citizens Should Be Wary of Scammers in Wake of Hurricane Florence

BOLIVIA, NC — Sept. 17, 2018 — Citizens should be aware that following large storms and weather events, scammers sometimes target residents in the affected areas. Following a storm, citizens should be cautious about door-to-door offers of repair services and fliers or business cards that are left in the front door. Citizens should never pay for repairs in cash, and should remember that contractors may not undertake projects in North Carolina where the cost is…

VIDEO: Sept. 17, 2018 Brunswick County Hurricane Florence Recovery Update

September 17, 2018 | Comments Off on VIDEO: Sept. 17, 2018 Brunswick County Hurricane Florence Recovery Update

Brunswick County proclaims State of Emergency, issues evacuations; shelters to open inland

September 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Brunswick County proclaims State of Emergency, issues evacuations; shelters to open inland

BOLIVIA, NC — September 10, 2018 — Brunswick County has issued a mandatory evacuation for residents in unincorporated areas who live in low-lying and flood-prone areas or substandard or mobile homes, beginning at daylight (7 a.m.) Tuesday. This includes but is not limited to Waccamaw, NC 904/Pireway Road, areas on Town Creek, residents along NC 133, Daw’s Creek area, and any other flood-prone areas. Brunswick County has issued a voluntary evacuation for all other residents…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Intermittent Lane Closures on SR 1115 (Stone Chimney Rd/Old Ferry Connection) from NC 211 to the Intracoastal Waterway

August 30, 2018 | Comments Off on TRAFFIC ALERT: Intermittent Lane Closures on SR 1115 (Stone Chimney Rd/Old Ferry Connection) from NC 211 to the Intracoastal Waterway

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation will have daily intermittent lane closures from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on SR 1115 (Stone Chimney Rd/Old Ferry Connection) from NC 211 to the Intracoastal Waterway beginning Wed., Sept. 5, 2018 through Sun., Mar. 31, 2019, weather permitting. The work will consist of widening, paving, and replacing the pavement markings with one lane remaining open to traffic at all times and no lane closures…

CANCELED DUE TO FLORENCE: Brunswick County Veterans Services Tour set for September; events designed to connect veterans with resources, services

August 28, 2018 | Comments Off on CANCELED DUE TO FLORENCE: Brunswick County Veterans Services Tour set for September; events designed to connect veterans with resources, services

** All Events Canceled due to Hurricane Florence ** BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners is teaming up with Brunswick County Veterans Services and Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI) to hold a series of informational events for veterans throughout the county in September. The series of events will provide veterans and their loved ones with information about services and resources available to them. Brunswick County Veterans Services staff and others will be…