Developers looking to build a trio of high-rise condominiums on the Cape Fear River’s west bank across from downtown Wilmington have withdrawn their annexation and rezoning requests submitted to the Brunswick County town of Leland.
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Leland Planning Board OKs riverfront mixed-use district
The board voted 4-3 in favor of creating a new Riverfront Urban Mixed-Use District and recommends annexing 8 acres for a proposed development on the Cape Fear River’s west bank in New Hanover County.
Leland council approves action on annexation petition
Town council members in Leland voted Thursday to direct the town clerk to investigate a petition for voluntary annexation of property in neighboring New Hanover County.
Brunswick, New Hanover County chairs blast Chemours ads
Top elected officials in New Hanover and Brunswick counties have issued blistering criticisms of Chemours’ recent television ads touting the chemical company’s environmental record.
Brunswick County deputy manager to transition to new role
Steve Stone, who has been serving as Brunswick’s deputy county manager, is to begin as county manager in January.
Brunswick County officials report sewer overflow
Officials estimated that about 13,000 gallons of untreated wastewater reached an unnamed tributary of Persimmon Swamp in Calabash.
Ocean Isle Beach terminal groin, sand projects set to begin
Contractors expect to get underway in mid-November on the Brunswick County town’s long-planned $11.4 million, 1,050-foot terminal groin as well as a beach nourishment project with sand from Shallotte Inlet.
Southport Maritime Museum debuts tactile maps
The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport has begun offering tactile maps of the facility to allow visitors with low-vision or who have blindness to access the site independently.
Southport Maritime Museum to host Living History Weekend
The N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport will host a Living History Weekend Sept. 18-19 on the museum grounds that will focus on World War I and the U.S. Life-Saving Service.
Brunswick officials’ worries over offshore wind unresolved
Officials along North Carolina’s southern coast say the federal government has yet to address their concerns over the distance of proposed offshore wind turbines.
Public hearing set for Brunswick bridge replacement
The N.C. Department of Transportation is set to hold a virtual public hearing Tuesday on a proposed amendment to Green Swamp Preserve to accommodate replacing a bridge on N.C. 211 In Brunswick County.
Brunswick board to stake out position on offshore turbines
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners is expected Monday to consider a resolution opposing offshore wind turbines less than 24 miles from shore, taking its cue from oceanfront towns.
Brunswick Ends COVID State of Emergency
Brunswick County Chairman Thompson has ended the county’s state of emergency for COVID-19.
Brunswick Nuclear Plant Sirens to be Tested
The outdoor warning sirens around the Brunswick Nuclear Plant will be tested on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.
Brunswick Calls for Input on Planning Projects
Brunswick County residents can still register to attend one of several community meetings scheduled this month on a new, 12-month planning initiative.
Brunswick Launches New Planning Iniative
Brunswick County staff and officials are asking for input from the public on Blueprint Brunswick 2040, an initiative to develop comprehensive plans.
