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RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Pat McCrory congratulated Southport, N.C. on its recognition as the Happiest Seaside Town in America by Coastal Living Magazine. Southport will be featured in the magazine’s July/August issue. “Southport’s beauty and spirit make it truly deserving of this honor,” Governor McCrory said. “I commend the residents of Southport for their hard work and dedication in bringing this award home to North Carolina.” Coastal Living announced the contest in February and gave the…
The National Association of Counties distributed the following on June 1, 2015: by Julie Ufner, Associate Legislative Director, National Association of Counties The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced their final Clean Water Rule: Definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, which would increase the number of streams and wetlands that are protected under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The rule, announced May 27, will take effect…
The National Association of Counties distributed the following on May 27, 2015: After more than a year of voicing serious concerns and calling for clarity on the federal proposal to redefine “waters of the U.S.,” the National Association of Counties (NACo) has expressed disappointment that counties went unheard in the final rule that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) released on May 27.Despite having provided detailed feedback…
Today the Wilmington Star-News posted a brief article on their website which resulted from a press release I distributed related to one of my business interests. While the article was a positive one, it referenced the fact that I am a Brunswick County Commissioner. By design, the press release omitted the fact that I am a commissioner, as I do not feel it would be ethical or proper to use my public title to promote…
Public Notice The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday June 15, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., in the Commissioners Chambers, David R. Sandifer County Administration Building at the County Government Complex near Bolivia, NC on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. A copy of the Proposed Budget Ordinance, proposed fee changes and Capital Improvement Plan are available in the Office of the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of…