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LELAND, N.C. – Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams made the following statement Wednesday after DAK Americas’ announcement that it would close its plant in northern Brunswick County: “Obviously, I was saddened to learn that DAK Americas has made the decision to close its plant in northern Brunswick County. I grew up a few miles from the site, which was owned by DuPont at the time, and the plant has been a major employer in Brunswick…
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BOLIVIA — The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the following resolution at its meeting on Monday, June 17, 2013: RESOLUTION OPPOSING DE FACTO UNFUNDED MANDATES WHEREAS, the County of Brunswick is a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, county governments in North Carolina are required to perform a number of functions by State and Federal Law; and WHEREAS, county governments are already required to bear the costs of many…
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BOLIVIA, N.C. –The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners adopted a FY 2013-14 budget Monday that holds the line on taxes while focusing resources on critical areas such as education and public safety. “This budget holds the line on taxes while directing taxpayer dollars toward education, public safety and other top priorities,” said Commissioner Phil Norris, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. “This budget also includes funding for technology upgrades that will increase efficiency and improve…
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BOLIVIA, N.C. – The recently-formed Brunswick County Small Business Advisory Commission held a public forum on Tuesday, June 4 for members of the business community to offer insight into ways the county can become a better place to do business. Approximately 50 people attended the forum, which was held at 101 Stone Chimney Place in Supply. County Commissioner Frank Williams, who spearheaded formation of the Small Business Advisory Commission, served as moderator. Additional photos from…
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My thoughts on the Office of Management and Budget’s decision to leave Brunswick County in the Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): “I am extremely disappointed by the Office of Management and Budget’s decision to reject bipartisan appeals to move Brunswick County back into the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). This is what happens when decisions are made by federal bureaucrats who live hundreds of miles away and know absolutely nothing about our area. The…
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