A Brunswick County restaurant announced their closing as a business avoided criminal fines after dumping around 50,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater into the Cape Fear River.
With Bald Head Island battling wasps, developers taking the county to court and residents preparing for another fall fair, Brunswick is already swept up in wind gusts this week.
Fall weather and spooky season is definitely back and chillier than ever. As we begin to brace for the frosty weather this week, take a minute to bundle up and get ready for what's to come.
While new restaurants make their debutthis year, several local eateries have either closed or are in the midst of shutting their doors for good. Food reporter Allison Ballard has the latest scoop on what's
happening with Blue Cow Grill in Southport.
In court news, Brunswick refiled its lawsuit against Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., Zurich American Insurance Company and Federal Insurance Company over the long-delayed Northwest Water Treatment Plant expansion and reverse-osmosis project.
Afederal criminal case involving Navassa chemical-processing company American Distillation, Inc., has officially closed. The case stemmed from allegations that the company knowingly illegally discharged more than 50,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater into the Cape Fear River over the span of four years. Instead of ordering a criminal fine be paid, the judge sentenced the company to five years probation and ordered implementation of an court-supervised environmental compliance program.
Though people may view the judge's decision as a loss, Community Engagement Editor Renee Spencer knows where some items can be found. Check out the town of Oak Island's new initiative called “What’s Found Wednesday."
Here we grow again
Project leaders behind a denied 1,340-home development are moving their lawsuit against the county to superior court after mediation ended without settlement. The case argues whether the Green Hill Planned Development denial was legal and questions the role of the planning board. More about the Green Hill Planned Development lawsuit can be read here.
The town of Leland is growing a green thumb to save money on beautification projects. The town is installing a new greenhouse to grow a variety of seasonal annual plants throughout the year for beautification of town-owned properties.
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The agenda
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will hear a public utilities expansion planning presentation at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 19, before their regular meeting at 6 p.m. The nighttime agenda includes proposed changes to bulk-water rates and utility policies, amendments to the unified development ordinance and consideration of a rezoning near Sunset Beach.
On Oct. 20, Shallotte aldermen will discuss a potential sidewalk and trail feasibility grant, law-enforcement bonus budget amendment and a community center proposal.
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Savanna Tenenoff covers Brunswick County for the StarNews. Reach her at stenenoff@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Restaurant closes, polluter avoids fine and Brunswick keeps growing
