Bolivia News

Six months to the date after its grand opening, the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office South Substation in Calabash is doing well, overseers say.

This holiday season, do you find yourself asking... "What can I possibly get for ________? He / She already has everything!" "How can I make this Christmas more meaningful for my family?" "What does socially responsible gift giving look like?" Many people in our community are entering this holiday season with already tightened purse strings.

Shots rang out in a Bolivia field Saturday morning, piercing the crisp autumn air.

A 24-year-old Bolivia man was killed Saturday night when his car struck a tree on Swain Road.

Published: Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 7:28 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 7:28 p.m. Bolivia A 24-year-old man was killed Saturday night in Brunswick County when he lost control of his car and hit a tree, officials said.

Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. In response to a StarNews request made in late September, the Brunswick County school district has opened a public e-mail terminal at its central office in Bolivia.

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:13 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:13 p.m. Local county health officials are considering new smoking restrictions once the statewide ban on puffing in bars and restaurants takes effect Jan.

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.

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.

Voters in all 19 municipalities in Brunswick County will turn out next Tuesday, Nov.

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, ...

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.

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.

Cindy Sheehan speaks to the audience at the Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College in Bolivia, N.C. Monday, Oct.

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.

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.

Two Bolivia men have been indicted as habitual felons after being charged with drug violations.

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.

So if you can't wait until Nov. 3 to vote or are incredibly civic-minded, then Thursday is your day.

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.