BOLIVIA, N.C. — Sept. 17, 2018 — The mandatory evacuation for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County has been lifted, though many roads – including main highways into Brunswick County – remain closed. Road conditions are being updated at www.brunswickcountync.gov/road-closures. Citizens should be aware that many roads remain flooded or blocked by trees or power lines; some roads have been damaged or compromised by flooding. Citizens should never attempt to drive through flooded water. Those in…

BOLIVIA, NC — Sept. 17, 2018 — A burning ban has been issued for all unincorporated areas of Brunswick County in the wake of Hurricane Florence. All burning within 100 feet of a structure is banned. At this time, Brunswick County has limited fire-fighting resources and water, as many roads remain closed and responders remain focused on life safety missions. Unincorporated means not within city or town limits. The ban will remain in place until…

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…