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Williams Re-Elected Chairman of Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee

March 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Williams Re-Elected Chairman of Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee

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…

Low-Pressure Reverse Osmosis Pilot Unit Arrives at Northwest Water Treatment Plant

February 17, 2018 | Comments Off on Low-Pressure Reverse Osmosis Pilot Unit Arrives at Northwest Water Treatment Plant

February 15, 2018 — Brunswick County Public Utilities and CDM Smith are proceeding with plans to test the effectiveness of a Low-Pressure Reverse Osmosis (LPRO) treatment system at the Northwest Water Treatment Plant, with the delivery of a scaled-down pilot system earlier this month.   Brunswick County continues to make rapid progress on evaluating treatment options to remove contaminants found in the Cape Fear River. The County hired CDM Smith in January to evaluate the…

Repairs Require Lane Closures on Holden Beach Bridge in Brunswick County

January 8, 2018 | Comments Off on Repairs Require Lane Closures on Holden Beach Bridge in Brunswick County

Drivers on the Holden Beach Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway should expect to encounter intermittent lane closures beginning Tuesday, Jan. 9. The closure is needed so Department of Transportation crews can safely repair concrete erosion that was discovered during a recent inspection.  The closures will be in place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day until Friday, Jan. 12. Transportation officials urge motorists to drive carefully through the work zone.  

Brunswick County Schools, Government Offices Closed Wednesday; Tax Payment Options

January 2, 2018 | Comments Off on Brunswick County Schools, Government Offices Closed Wednesday; Tax Payment Options

Brunswick County Schools Due to the anticipated inclement weather and to ensure the safety of our students and staff, Brunswick County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Notification regarding future delays or closures will be made by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.   Brunswick County Government Brunswick County government offices will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 3 due to expected inclement weather. This includes the Brunswick County Tax Office. The deadline to pay 2017…

TAKE ACTION: NC Department of Insurance Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Rate Increase Until Dec. 29

December 27, 2017 | Comments Off on TAKE ACTION: NC Department of Insurance Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Rate Increase Until Dec. 29

Citizens have until Friday, Dec. 29 to submit public comments to the N.C. Department of Insurance regarding a notice from the N.C. Rate Bureau asking for an increase in homeowners insurance rates. Click here to read a letter signed by all five Brunswick County Commissioners opposing the increase. While the average statewide requested increase is 18.7 percent, for Brunswick County homeowners, the requested increase is between 23.7 and 25 percent. Citizens who would like to…