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BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County has declared a State of Emergency, which will take effect at 6 a.m. Friday. In conjunction, Brunswick County has also issued a voluntary evacuation as of 8 a.m. for residents in unincorporated low-lying and flood-prone areas. Shelters will open at 8 a.m. at West Brunswick High School (550 Whiteville Rd., Shallotte), North Brunswick High School (114 Scorpion Drive, Leland) and South Brunswick High School (100 Cougar Road, Boiling Spring Lakes).…
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In order for individuals to make appropriate plans in advance of the potential impacts from Hurricane Matthew and in order to allow emergency management officials the ability to open any needed shelters, Brunswick County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Friday, October 7. Essential personnel should communicate with their immediate supervisor for further instructions. All school buildings will be closed with the exception of those which may be used by emergency officials…
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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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