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December 6, 2025

Brunswick County

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3 killed, 8 injured in Southport waterfront bar shooting

September 28, 2025 The Associated Press

SOUTHPORT — Three people were killed and at least eight others wounded late Saturday when someone opened fire from a boat into a crowd gathered at American Fish Company in Southport, authorities said. The shooting […]

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LGC approves health care, airport funding

May 17, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Local Government Commission approved financing packages for health care infrastructure and airport improvements during its May 6 meeting. The Local Government Commission (LGC), chaired by State Treasurer Brad Briner, authorized […]

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Local Government Commission to monitor Town of Speed

December 20, 2024 The commission also approved $79.9 million in spending

RALEIGH — At its December meeting, the Local Government Commission approved multiple spending items and adopted a resolution regarding the financial monitoring of the Edgecombe County town of Speed. The Local Government Commission (LGC) directed […]

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Audit of Ocean Isle shows mayor benefitted from property deal; charges filed

February 3, 2022 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A report from N.C. State Auditor Beth Wood’s office says the Mayor of Ocean Isle may have financially benefitted from a real estate transaction.  The matter is being referred to the District Attorney […]

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Brunswick County Commission unanimously passes resolution opposing Biden employer vaccine mandate

December 2, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — At its Nov. 15 meeting, the Brunswick County Commission unanimously voted to oppose the Biden administration’s attempt to require businesses with 100 or more employees to have their employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 […]

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3 dead, 10 injured as North Carolina tornado levels homes

February 16, 2021 Bryan Anderson and Jonathan Drew, Associated Press

OCEAN ISLE BEACH — An apparent tornado killed three people and injured 10 others as it struck a coastal North Carolina town, authorities said. It was spawned along the edge of the same weather system […]

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Schools opening remotely are leaving special needs behind

August 5, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — With Gov. Roy Cooper’s school reopening announcement allowing districts to reopen under Plan C, full remote learning, parents who have children with special needs say they are being left behind. Two families agreed […]

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100 in 100: Brunswick County’s Chucky Brown, well-traveled NBA champion

March 31, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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Census: Wake County is now North Carolina’s largest county

March 26, 2020 The Associated Press

RALEIGH — Wake County is now North Carolina’s largest county, the U.S. Census Bureau said on Thursday as its annual population estimates show the county containing Raleigh surpassing Mecklenburg County. The census said Wake County […]

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North Carolina confirmed coronavirus cases now stands at 23

March 14, 2020 North State Journal Staff

North Carolina now has 23 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) according to NCDHHS today. On a daily case count tracker, NCDHHS has identified new cases in Brunswick, Cabarrus, Craven, Harnett, Mecklenburg, and Wayne Counties. The […]

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