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Over 1,600 concerned Brunswick County residents have signed an online petition calling for an end to “overdevelopment” in the county. The petition – created on change.org – began circulating around the middle of September and quickly surpassed its original goal of 500 signatures. A proposed 2,950-unit residential community planned along Russtown, Longwood and Whiteville roads near Ash sparked the petition.

Brunswick County in North Carolina has announced a re-sale for Parcel #1710001107, Lot 11, S-4W on Shadybrook Drive. The District Court of Brunswick County ordered this re-sale in the case 'County of Brunswick vs. Tanna Lynn Wilson, et al'. The public auction is set for November 3, 2023, with the property going to the highest bidder.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Several communities throughout southeastern North Carolina have announced upcoming events in celebration of fall and Halloween. During the month of October, the Surf City Police Department will be handing out bags containing flashlights, blinking rings, glow sticks and coloring books at Surf City Town Hall, located at 214 W Florence Way in Hampstead.

North Myrtle Beach Police were contacted by the school about the incident that occurred during school hours Tuesday.

SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - Detectives with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit asked for help in identifying a woman suspected of involvement in a larceny. The incident took place on Monday morning, Oct. 2, at 593 Holden Beach Rd in Shallotte. The BCSO updated the post within...

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in North Myrtle Beach was broken into and suspects destroyed a safe before stealing cash overnight Monday, according to the North Myrtle Beach Police Department and Salvation Army business manager Jerry Williams. Williams said the burglars gained access into the building by breaking through an...

Mike Forte will never get another COVID-19 shot. The vice-chair of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners said he personally experienced a severe, adverse reaction to his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. "I never got a booster shot after that − I never will," he said. "Anybody within earshot of me,...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Bolivia Fire Department crews responded to a crash near Bolivia just after 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 2. “Last night, while you were sleeping Bolivia Fire crews were dispatched to a possible rollover near the intersection of Mill Creek and Hwy 17,” an announcement from the fire department states. “On arrival crews found the vehicle that had rolled upside down with 2 passengers entrapped in the car!”

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near little river.

This week, there's high school football on the docket in Brunswick County, North Carolina. To find out how to watch the games, we've got you covered below. Follow High School Football this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Other Games...

During their Monday afternoon meeting, the Brunswick County Commission voted to accept a $400,000 grant supporting residents struggling with addiction. The grant is from SAMHSA, a federal agency targeting behavioral health, including substance abuse, across the United States. Over the next five years, the agency will provide $2 million to Brunswick County to help individuals participating in local drug treatment courts.

SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office announced just after 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, that a portion of Main Street in Shallotte is closed as crews respond to a car fire at a gas station. “Traffic being diverted. Use caution and avoid area,” the sheriff’s...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A roadway near Longs is expected to be closed for an extended period of time because of a crash that damaged a utility pole and knocked down some lines, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. The two-vehicle crash involving a log truck happened at about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the […]

We have 10 tickets to giveaway. They are each worth $20. The event is on Oct 14th, 2023 at 9:00 AM J. Bryan Floyd Center , 1030 Possum Trot Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, USA. Get Ready for Pickleball with the Stars! It's back, and it's bigger and better than ever before! Watch some local top notch pickleballers as they compete for gold with their celebrity partners. This year's local celebrities will include Ed Piotrowski with Coach Meredith Michele Hall, Audra Grant with Coach Terry TC Coughlin, Laura Pence with Coach Pierre Rattini, LPGA player/coach Meredith Kirk with Coach Jared Ingersoll, and BJ Kinard with Coach Priscilla Cram Chambers.

Join students from the Grand Strand as they swap their usual school commute for a healthier alternative. Witness their participation in the National Walk & Roll to School Day, promoting fitness and environmental consciousness in this unique nationwide event.

When my dad retired he used to collect stray golf balls at the city park course near our house in Shelby. He ended up with thousands of them and he mostly gave them away to friends and family. One North Carolina man raised nearly $500,000 for veterans selling stray golf balls.

Brunswick County Health Services has announced flu vaccination clinics in October. These are for community members aged 6 months and above as part of the annual vaccination program. The CDC advises everyone over six months to get a flu vaccine by October end. This is particularly important for high-risk groups, including children under five, adults over 65, pregnant women, and those with certain health conditions.

A meeting with investigators, which included two Horry County Council members, reveals police no longer have some evidence from the shooting that happened Sept. 9 in the Longs area.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach brought Harper to the ABC15 studio on Wednesday as the pet of the week and had lots of love to give!. Harper is an 11-month-old mutt who was brought to the shelter as a stray at...

Brunswick County has announced a bid invitation for On-Call Construction Services. The invitation is for a range of construction tasks, with the possibility of multiple contracts awarded based on individual task bids. The contract duration is one year from the award notice, with a maximum value of $250,000 per task. Brunswick County will decide the work schedule and issue a formal Task Order and Notice to Proceed as needed.