From historic, ocean-based properties to new developments and committees, Brunswick County is seeing growth and development in new ways.
As Brunswick residents continue trucking through the hot, rainy days of August, drought improvements and historic preservation are on the rise.
Brunswick is one of six counties in the state in an extreme drought, According to the most recent update from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (NCMDAC). However, the most southern part of the county remains classified as an Exceptional Drought (D4), the highest tier on the U.S. Drought Monitor scale.
Brunswick needs nearly 20 inches of rain to return to normal. The county is still under stage 3 restrictions, with automated irrigation now allowed two
days per week.
Frying Pan Tower might not be in Brunswick's territory, but the ocean-pinned property is historic and has significant ties to the Wilmington area. We recently got an exclusive scoop on who the mysterious new owners are and what they have planned for the former light tower.
The owner of a nonprofit in Carolina Shores is feeling pushed to move after the town discovered she had 30 to 40 cats inside her home. The discovery, as well as other factors, resulted in a restraining order. However, the resident claims the issue was based on misunderstanding. Check out what happened right here.
Here we grow again
In Ocean Isle Beach, nearly six years have passed since the town began discussing plans to build a multi-function building and public safety annex on the island. With plans still moving forward and construction on the horizon, we have the latest update on the Ocean Isle Beach safety annex project here.
The county is experiencing growth in both commercial and residential development, with northern Brunswick having an industrial bloom. Three large upcoming facilities in Leland and Navassa are pressing to open soon.
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The agenda
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meets today, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. Staff will present an update on federal funding, a request to create a Brunswick County Cemetery Committee to help protect existing cemeteries, as well as discuss several planning items.
Commissioners will also hold public hearings before considering rezoning two properties from residential to commercial-based zoning districts. The two properties are located near Southport and Sunset Beach. More information can be found on the county's website.
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Savanna Tenenoff covers Brunswick County for the StarNews. Reach her atstenenoff@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Improvements and projects lead the way in Brunswick County
