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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Burr (R-NC) recently introduced an amendment to the Commerce, Science, and Justice Appropriations Act that will require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to accurately measure the economy and population of the Wilmington area. Under current guidelines, the residents of Brunswick County are included in the same Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This practice understates the size of North Carolina’s economy and hurts economic development in…
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County’s Northwest Water Treatment Plant was one of 56 water treatment plants in North Carolina recognized by the state for maintaining a high level of water treatment. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality presents the N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award yearly to water facilities that surpass federal and state drinking water standards. The awards are part of an initiative to enhance the performance of existing surface water treatment facilities, and…
Taken from the Brunswick County School System’s Newsletter: As we close out the 2015-2016 school year, we are already looking ahead to the exciting times awaiting our system in 2016-2017. This upcoming school year will give us the opportunity to ask our community to support our long-range improvement plan through the November 8, 2016 School Bond. Our Board of Education adopted the November 8, 2016 Bond Plan on May 24. The plan is comprehensive…
The office of Congressman David Rouzer is hosting three Resource Fairs for Senior Citizens to help answer questions seniors may have about benefits, legal matters, healthcare needs, and more. These Resource Fairs will be taking place in Brunswick County, New Hanover County and Johnston County. Staff from the Social Security Administration will be on hand to go over benefits and services offered, nurses to discuss the aging process and what to expect, individuals to provide…
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed Brunswick County’s Aa2 general obligation bond rating, noting the county has a “very high quality credit position.” Moody’s ratings announcement also notes the County’s “robust” financial position and “small pension burden with an exceptionally low debt liability.” “The county has a very strong economy and tax base overall,” the announcement adds. “We are pleased that after a thorough review of the County’s policies and financial standings, Moody’s…