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Lane Closures Begin Sunday on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

April 22, 2016 | Comments Off on Lane Closures Begin Sunday on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

The N.C. Department of Transportation will intermittently close the east and westbound lanes of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge on U.S. 421 nightly, starting at 9 p.m., Sunday, April 24, and ending at 5 a.m., Thursday, April 28.  The closures will allow crews to make routine repairs on the metal deck of the lift span of the bridge.  One lane in each direction will remain open to traffic at all times. The bridge will not…

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection on April 16

April 13, 2016 | Comments Off on Household Hazardous Waste Collection on April 16

The Brunswick County Solid Waste Department will be at Shallotte Middle School, 225 Village Rd., Shallotte, from 9 a.m. to 2 pm to collect household hazardous waste. Items will be taken free of charge from Brunswick County property owners and residents; citizens must show proof of Brunswick County property ownership or residency to participate Items accepted at the HHW collection include non-latex paints, stains, insecticides, herbicides, house-hold cleaners, pool chemicals, and aerosol cans. For items…

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Highway 133 Under 74/76 Closed for Work Beginning Apr. 15; Diverging Diamond Set to Open Apr. 18

April 10, 2016 | Comments Off on Highway 133 Under 74/76 Closed for Work Beginning Apr. 15; Diverging Diamond Set to Open Apr. 18

LELAND, N.C. — To prepare for the opening of the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) on N.C. 133, the N.C. Department of Transportation will completely close N.C. 133/Village Road/River Road between the interchange ramps for U.S. 17/74/76 near Belville/Leland at 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 15, weather permitting.  The DDI will open for traffic at 6 a.m. on April 18.  Click here for more information on the Diverging Diamond Interchange and how it will impact the flow…

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Free Dump Week Set For April 11 – April 16, 2016

April 9, 2016 | Comments Off on Free Dump Week Set For April 11 – April 16, 2016

From Apr. 11-16 Brunswick County property owners and residents may dispose of all materials, except for regular household trash and new construction debris, at the Brunswick County Landfill free of charge. Metal, tires, electronics, latex paint, and yard debris can be disposed of during free week, but they must be placed in their designated area.  Citizens must show proof of Brunswick County property ownership or residency to take advantage of free dump week. The Brunswick…

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Brunswick Housing Opportunities hosting “Home SAFE” Info Session on Apr. 8

April 5, 2016 | Comments Off on Brunswick Housing Opportunities hosting “Home SAFE” Info Session on Apr. 8

Brunswick Housing Opportunities (BHO) is holding an information session on its Home SAFE Initiative at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 8. The information session will be held at the Brunswick Electric Membership Corp. training room, located at 795 Ocean Highway in Supply.  Breakfast will be provided. The Home SAFE Initiative is intended to help aging adults and veterans stay in their home by completing necessary safety and health repairs.  BHO needs volunteers with basic to…

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