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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…
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…
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…
There are a number of ways you can get updates on road flooding in and near Brunswick County: Facebook: Leland NC Traffic Reports Facebook Group(established by concerned citizens) Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Brunswick County Emergency Services Twitter: Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Brunswick County Emergency Services NCDOT Southern Coast Telephone: 511 Information Line
RALEIGH, N.C. — Attorney General Roy Cooper warned consumers Friday to be on the lookout for scams that could follow severe weather in North Carolina. “Shameless scammers follow storms and prey on those who are trying to recover from the damage,” Cooper said. “Avoid problems from the start by learning the warning signs for storm scams.” The majority of North Carolina contractors, tree removal companies and car repair shops are reputable businesses, and many local…