Shallotte News Archives

The Town of Shallotte is doing its part to go green - and to save time and money.

Brunswick County's unemployment rate increased slightly between April and May, going from 10.2 to 10.8 percent, continuing a yearlong trend of high rates due to the lagging economy.

Bobby and Crystal Dameron of Leland are the parents of a daughter, Ayden Elizabeth Dameron, born at 1:43 p.m. May 18 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Published: Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 8:22 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 8:22 p.m. The time has come to re-evaluate the Brunswick County school board's legal representation, the board's chairwoman says.

Carey and April West of Shallotte are the parents of a daughter, Alexa Diane West, born at 8:41 p.m. June 3 at Brunswick Community Hospital.

The Ocean Isle Beach Light to Light Merchants Association is sponsoring a Christmas in July drive to collect food, toiletries and other supplies for soldiers overseas.

The driver of a vehicle that was involved in a fatal wreck killing two West Brunswick High School students last month has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Stefanie Jean Sands and John Andrew Farmer of Charlotte were married April 25 at St.

On the morning of Saturday, July 11, a major training exercise will unfold in Shallotte, complete with a few homes being destroyed.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC - After receiving complaints from the community and performing an undercover investigation, the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office set up a sting early Friday morning to stop prostitution in their county.

The Shallotte Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a woman who has been missing for over a month.

Nearly two years ago, Jim and Peggy Grich pulled up stakes to launch the journey of a lifetime.

Shallotte has approved a $7.41 million budget for 2009-2010 with no increases in the tax rate or fees.

They came from South Carolina and Florida, paying $200 each to work hard for seven weeks - gardening, washing houses, building decks, running errands, clearing yards and tearing down old structures.

Jennifer Claire Grissett and Matthew Scott Bookout of Shallotte were married May 16 by the lake at his parents' home.

Concerts on the Coast have launched for another season and are well under way in Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Shallotte and Boiling Spring Lakes.

A head-on collision less than a mile from her home left Esterlane Ballard with injuries so severe doctors amputated her left leg and were barely able to save the right.

Those who knew Vernon Ward well say he was a kind man, who was willing to help without asking for anything in return.

Published: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 8:13 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 8:13 p.m. AIKEN, S.C. A South Carolina woman is accused of hiring a man to murder her estranged husband and his son in their North Carolina home.

The Brunswick County Board of Education was nearly split last week when deciding if it would enter into an agreement with Communities in Schools of Brunswick County Inc.

Ever wanted to own piece of an island? Well, here's your chance if you have enough cash.

June is here, and stinky, soggy summer heat isn't far behind. What better way to get relief from a sweat soaked shirt than a Port City Foodies milkshake contest? As with our previous competitions , just leave your nominations as a comment below or send an email to portcityfoodies@gmail.com. Chocolate, vanilla, mango, pickled monkey brains, you name ...

Published: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 10:35 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 10:35 p.m. Shallotte A head-on collision in Shallotte sent three adults to the hospital Tuesday evening.

The official artwork for this year's North Carolina Oyster Festival was created by one of Brunswick County's own.

"Good morning, Mr. Charlie," Buddy Kelly says as he walks into a small trailer to hand an elderly man his lunch.

Published: Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 8:14 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 8:14 p.m. Wendy Pannell is bringing the Far East to Brunswick Community College.