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Commissioners OK temporary impact fee deferment
Brunswick County Commissioners at their Nov. 2 meeting approved an interim deferment of water and sewer capital recovery and transmission recovery fees until a certificate of occupancy is issued.
Giveways, entertainment and more highlight ATMC meeting
ATMC's 52nd annual meeting was an evening filled with fun and excitement, with more than 2,700 people gathering at the Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College to enjoy festivities.
Municipal elections set for Tuesday in Brunswick County
Voters in all 19 municipalities in Brunswick County will turn out next Tuesday, Nov.
Brunswick industrial park will require another superstreet on U.S. 74/76
Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11:42 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11:42 a.m. Like it or not, Brunswick County will soon gain yet another superstreet, this time near the Columbus County line on U.S. 74/76. Any major developments on U.S. 17 and U.S. 74/76 must now build a superstreet - a concept that restricts left turns, ...
Man charged with intimidating witness
Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:55 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:55 a.m. A Lexington man was arrested after sheriff's deputies say he traveled to eastern North Carolina and made contact with a female with whom he is charged with committing several sex offenses.
North Carolina man charged in connection with marijuana case
A 54-year-old man has been charged in connection with a marijuana grow found last week in the Green Swamp area in Brunswick County, N.C., officials with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office said.
Sheehan urges change in policies; protesters say efforts undermined
Cindy Sheehan speaks to the audience at the Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College in Bolivia, N.C. Monday, Oct.
Moving day approaches for county's social services
Brunswick County has completed a $3.5 million expansion of the Department of Social Services building at the complex in Bolivia and a $2.4 million kitchen in the cafeteria is up and running , engineering director Jeff Phillips said.
Brunswick college gives permit to demonstrators
An unidentified group has been given a permit to demonstrate at Brunswick Community College Monday when peace activist Cindy Sheehan and retired U.S. Air Force Lt.
Bolivia men indicted as habitual felons
Two Bolivia men have been indicted as habitual felons after being charged with drug violations.
Bolivia Elementary recipient of Bob Timberlake s generosity
Published: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 8:29 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 8:28 a.m. When world famous artist Andrew Wyeth told Bob Timberlake to pursue his painting as a full-time career, Timberlake listened, and he went on to become one of North Carolina's best known artists and art philanthropists.
It's almost time to punch that hole (or more likely touch that screen)
So if you can't wait until Nov. 3 to vote or are incredibly civic-minded, then Thursday is your day.
Brunswick County Sheriff's Corner - Halloween safety
Published: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 9:02 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 9:02 a.m. The following is information from the office of Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram.
Commissioners, school board liaisons to meet
It began when county commissioner Charles Warren suggested county commissioners freeze funding to the Brunswick County Board of Education until they "get their acts together." Now, liaisons from the board of education, chairwoman Shirley Babson and Bud Thorsen, are set to meet with commissioners' liaisons, chairman Bill Sue and Scott Phillips.
Brunswick County Intercultural Festival this Sunday
The fifth annual Brunswick County Intercultural Festival will be from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct.
Police: Former NC teacher had sex with student
A former North Carolina middle school teacher faces several charges after police say he had sex with a female student.
Brunswick County Intercultural Festival takes place Sunday
Submitted by WWAY on 2 October 2009 - 2:27pm. The festival, which celebrates diverse cultures that make up Brunswick County, will be from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct.
Suspect shot in NC standoff facing several charges
A man shot and wounded by officers in front of a North Carolina police substation is facing a number of charges, including six counts of second-degree kidnapping.
Fall decorations are as close as your garden
October is a great time to find beautiful material in the garden that will complement your dried arrangements.
Entertainment will be plenty at this year's Intercultural Festival
Performers representing countries and cultures around the world will share their talents at this year's Brunswick County Intercultural Festival, which will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct.