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The Leland Town Council and Parks and Recreation Board will hold a public meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Leland Town Hall, located at 102 Town Hall Drive, to discuss the current and future state of youth and adult sports within the Town. This meeting will feature speakers from several local and national organizations including Leland Parks and Recreation, Brunswick County Parks and Recreation, Wilmington Family YMCA and the USA…
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The Brunswick County Planning Department is seeking input on the final draft of the Brunswick County Greenway, Bikeway, & Paddle Trail Plan. This project creates a network of walking trails, bike routes, and paddle trails while preserving Brunswick County’s natural resources and acting as a tool to promote trails throughout Brunswick County. Citizens are invited to attend the open house and share their feedback on the draft Trail Plan. Copies of the Brunswick County Greenway,…
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Unusually low temperatures are forecast this weekend. Brunswick County Public Utilities is advising customers to take precautions to protect their irrigation and household water systems from freezing: Exposed backflow assemblies for irrigation systems should be removed or adequately insulated. Exposed water lines to fixtures, such as outside showers, should be isolated and drained. Pour a small amount of RV/Marine antifreeze (Prestone, Peak, or equivalent) into drains that may be subject to freezing. Do not use…
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ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a disaster loan before the Jan. 9, 2017 deadline. Anyone in the declared counties in North Carolina with damages caused by Hurricane Matthew that occurred on Oct. 4 –24, 2016 should apply for the disaster recovery loan program. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Anson, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chatham,…
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John Nichols has been named Director of Brunswick County Public Utilities effective Jan. 2, 2017. Nichols, a Southport native and graduate of South Brunswick High School, has worked for Brunswick County for more than 10 years as Assistant Director of Public Utilities. He will begin his new position following the retirement of Brunswick County Public Utilities Director Jerry Pierce at the end of 2016. During his time as Assistant Director, the number of Brunswick County…
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