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The latest forecast cone for Hurricane Matthew has shifted to the east, and it appears less likely that Brunswick County will see a landfalling hurricane. However, this does not mean we will not be impacted by Matthew, nor can we rule out a direct hit. Citizens should continue to make preparations. As Governor Pat McCrory said during a briefing earlier today, “Models can change. Be over-prepared and underwhelmed.” Click here to receive Commissioner Frank Williams’…
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Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams has been appointed Chairman of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) General Government Steering Committee by NCACC President Fred McClure. The General Government Steering Committee studies issues dealing with the general relationship between counties and the state and federal governments, including reviewing proposed legislative goals. “Actions taken by the state and federal governments impact county government and county residents in many ways,” said Commissioner Williams. “It is critical that…
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To stripe and install weather resistant markers for the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) on N.C. 133, the Department of Transportation will close N.C. 133/Village Road/River Road between the interchange ramps for U.S. 17/74/76 near Belville/Leland this weekend, weather permitting. The closure starts at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 and is expected to end by 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3. The weekend closure is necessary so crews can place thermoplastic lane striping, which is…
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As you may know, there has been much discussion about potential changes and improvements at the entrance to Compass Pointe on Highway 74/76 in the wake of the tragic accident which claimed the life of Lindsey Benton. For more information, click here for an article that appeared in the Star-News. I have received numerous emails about the intersection, mostly from residents of Compass Pointe. While counties in North Carolina are not involved in building or…
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close approximately one half mile of SR 1430 (Cedar Hill Road) in both directions immediately South of Royster Road NE beginning Monday, September 19, 2016 at 9:00 am until Thursday, September 14, 2017, weather permitting. A structure is to be constructed over Cartwheel Branch in addition to various utility and roadway operations that is being performed in conjunction with the construction of I-140 from US 74/76 (Andrew Jackson…
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