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BOLIVIA — Residents in all areas of Brunswick County are required to take steps to decrease water usage, effective immediately, following damage to a water line. The raw water main owned by the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority that carries raw water from the Kings Bluff Raw Water Pump Station to the County-owned Northwest Water Treatment Plant and others broke Thursday, resulting in flooding in the area near the main break. Crews had…
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NOTE: An earlier version of this newsletter incorrectly stated that debris would be accepted at the county convenience sites beginning Monday. Debris will be accepted at those sites beginning Wednesday, Oct. 19. Brunswick County will accept storm-related debris (including yard debris, household items like white goods, and construction and demolition debris) at no charge through Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Brunswick County Landfill (172 Landfill Road NE, Bolivia). Storm-related debris will also be accepted at…
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RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation continues to respond to the effects of Hurricane Matthew and ongoing flooding on roadways in central and eastern North Carolina. Drivers are urged to visit ReadyNC.org or call 5-1-1 for real-time road closure and traffic conditions before they leave. “Safety remains our top priority as we work to address the damage caused by major flooding on roadways,” said Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson. “While the storm has passed, many…
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Hurricane Matthew has caused major flooding throughout eastern and central North Carolina with the potential for more flooding as various rivers crest. As streams and rivers continue to swell, the greatest threat to life and property remains inland flooding. “As we have learned from past experience, the most deaths occur after the storm has passed,” Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry said. “Citizens can reduce their risk of injury or harm by avoiding driving through flooded…
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BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County residents whose private drinking water well flooded during the heavy rains of Hurricane Matthew can get their drinking water tested. When submerged by flood waters, wells can become contaminated by bacteria which makes the water unsafe to drink. These wells should be flushed, thoroughly disinfected, flushed again and tested for bacteria before the water is used for drinking. The Environmental Health Division at Brunswick County Health Services will perform free…
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