The Brunswick Beacon

01/24/2025

Calabash commissioners voted to amend the town’s unified development ordinance to allow a tattoo business in the town.

Calabash commissioners voted to amend the town’s unified development ordinance to allow a tattoo business in the town.

01/24/2025

After years of planning and fundraising, the Civietown Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, Jan. 16 officially broke ground on its new, modern-day fire station.

After years of planning and fundraising, the Civietown Volunteer Fire Department Thursday, Jan. 16 officially broke ground on its new, modern-day fire station.

01/24/2025

The Brunswick County Planning Board during its Jan. 13 meeting voted unanimously to approve a modification to the previously approved Pea Landing subdivision, nearly doubling the development’s proposed unit count.

The Brunswick County Planning Board during its Jan. 13 meeting voted unanimously to approve a modification to the previously approved Pea Landing subdivision, nearly doubling the development’s proposed unit count.

01/24/2025

As part of its mission to set up the next generation for success, Brunswick Community College’s Gateway to Employment and Academic Readiness Program offers two paths to help local students obtain a high school diploma through or an equivalent diploma.

As part of its mission to set up the next generation for success, Brunswick Community College’s Gateway to Employment and Academic Readiness Program offers two paths to help local students

01/24/2025

Another major development is heading for Ash. The Brunswick County Planning Board during its Jan. 13 meeting approved the planned development application for King Tract, an 1,800-home development slated for Whiteville Road just west of Big Neck Road.

Another major development is heading for Ash. The Brunswick County Planning Board during its Jan. 13 meeting approved the planned development application for King Tract, an 1,800-home development slated for

01/23/2025

Ocean Isle Beach commissioners voted 4-1 to begin a paid parking program beginning April 1 by approving a contract at the Jan. 14 town meeting with Otto Connect to implement the paid parking program.

Ocean Isle Beach commissioners voted 4-1 to begin a paid parking program beginning April 1 by approving a contract at the Jan. 14 town meeting with Otto Connect to implement

01/23/2025

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced on Friday, Jan. 17, that the North Carolina Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with insurance companies about their proposed homeowners’ insurance rate increase filed in January 2024.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced on Friday, Jan. 17, that the North Carolina Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with insurance companies about their proposed homeowners’ insurance rate

01/23/2025

The board unanimously approved the application for Fox Hollow, a 166-single-family home project to be located on 76.9 acres off Pea Landing Road (directly across from the approved Pea Landing project) and the modification request for the previously approved Price Tract, a 167-single-family home, 22-townhome development with commercial acreage on 86.28 acres off Thomasboro Road.

The Brunswick County Planning Board during its Jan. 13 meeting approved the planned development applications for two projects near Calabash.

01/23/2025

The Carolina Shores Board of Commissioners during its Monday morning, Jan. 13 meeting approved several rules changes for the town of Carolina Shores Park.

The Carolina Shores Board of Commissioners during its Monday morning, Jan. 13 meeting approved several rules changes for the town of Carolina Shores Park.

01/23/2025

❄️🚗 ROADS ARE STILL ICY AND DANGEROUS 🚗❄️

❄️🚗 HOLD UP, BRUNSWICK COUNTY! 🚗❄️

We know you did an amazing job staying off the roads yesterday (seriously, gold stars all around! ⭐), and we get it—you might be feeling a little stir-crazy and eager to venture out. But let’s pump the brakes (literally).

The roads are STILL a solid sheet of ice. 🧊 If you thought they were slippery yesterday, trust us—they’re not any better today. It’s just not safe yet.

So, what’s the plan?
🛋️ Enjoy another snow day!
🔥 Curl up, binge-watch your favorite show, or reread that book you’ve been meaning to finish.
🍜 Make some soup, chili, or hot cocoa (marshmallows optional but encouraged).
🎮 Build a fort, play games, or just embrace the cozy vibes.

We’ll all be back on the roads soon enough, but for now, let’s stay home, stay warm, and keep those roads clear and safe. You’re doing great, Brunswick County—keep it up! ❤️

01/22/2025

Hazardous road conditions are expected to worsen Wednesday night. Local and state officials are encouraging residents to avoid travel if at all possible, warning of black ice along local roadways as temperatures drop overnight.

Brunswick County got a rare snow day on Wednesday, Jan. 22, as a winter storm dropped between two and five inches of snow across the county on Tuesday evening, Jan.

01/22/2025

❄️BCS UPDATE: Remote Learning for Thursday, January 23, 2025, and Friday, January 24, 2025 ❄️

Due to icy road conditions and low temperatures, Brunswick County Schools will continue asynchronous remote learning on Thursday, January 23, and Friday, January 24. Students will complete assignments from home, and all district offices and school buildings will be closed, with employees working remotely.

All after-school activities, including athletics, are canceled.

This decision has been made with the safety of students, staff, and families as our top priority.

Please stay tuned to local news outlets, the Brunswick County Schools website, and our official social media channels for updates.

Stay safe!

01/22/2025

Due to hazardous road conditions, Brunswick Community College and all campus locations will be closed on Thursday, January 23. This includes the Dinah E. Gore Sports & Aquatics Complex and the Odell Williamson Auditorium.

Classes will move to remote learning where possible. For further updates, please check our website (www.brunswickcc.edu) and social media. Please stay safe!

01/22/2025

Updated area snowfall totals from the US National Weather Service Wilmington NC.

PNS issued by NWS ILM at 22 Jan 2025 16:47 UTC

01/22/2025

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01/22/2025

Due to the inclement weather in Brunswick County, distribution of the Jan. 23 edition of The Brunswick Beacon will be delayed until weather conditions improve.

01/17/2025

The Sunset Beach Town Council has approved an amendment to the town’s unified development ordinance to increase the height limit for hotels and motels in the town’s mixed use zoning district.

The Sunset Beach Town Council approved an amendment to the town’s unified development ordinance to increase the height limit for hotels and motels in the town’s mixed use zoning district.

01/16/2025

The Shallotte Board of Aldermen this month approved the rezoning of 15.6 acres at 570 Forest Street Extension NW near the Green Bay Village community. The move will rezone the property from Light Industrial to Multi Family 14.

The Shallotte Board of Aldermen this month approved the rezoning of 15.6 acres at 570 Forest Street Extension NW near the Green Bay Village community. The move will rezone the