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RALEIGH – Oceanfront property owners with beach and dune erosion caused by weekend storms will be able to obtain a Coastal Area Management Act emergency general permit to allow beach bulldozing for the reconstruction of primary and frontal dune systems. The emergency permit regulations speed up the authorization process for permit approval. The rules also waive permit fees for these projects. The permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any other required state, local…
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BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County residents whose private drinking water wells flooded during the heavy rains over the last several weeks 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…
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The State of Emergency declaration in Brunswick County has been lifted as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Brunswick County had declared a State of Emergency at 6 p.m. Friday in expectation of significant rainfall and associated flooding. If residents are in need of shelter or assistance evacuating, they should call 910-253-5383. While County government offices re-opened at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Brunswick County Courthouse remained closed the entire day. Brunswick County parks also remained…
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BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County government offices, including the Library branches and Landfill, will open at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, and the Brunswick County Courthouse and Court sessions will remain closed the entirety of the day. Brunswick County Schools will remain closed Tuesday for students and staff. Additionally, the Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6 has been canceled. Brunswick County employees who are not able to safely get to work Tuesday…
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MOREHEAD CITY – State officials today advise the public to avoid swimming in all coastal waters statewide due to high rainfall and flooding from recent storms that may have led to excessive bacteria in the water. “Waters impacted by these storms can contain elevated levels of bacteria that can make people sick,” said J.D. Potts, manager of the N.C. Recreational Water Quality Program. “Floodwaters and stormwater runoff can contain pollutants such as waste from septic…
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