Body of missing swimmer found off Holden Beach
The body of a swimmer missing since last Tuesday was found Sunday morning. According to Holden Beach Police Chief Wally Layne, officials recovered the body of 21-year-old Kwesi Sample just…
Brunswick budget writers to present plan Monday
Brunswick County’s management will present commissioners a spending plan worth $201.75 million Monday, coming without any proposed increase to the current property tax rate. It’s not up for approval just…
Governor appoints local prosecutor to special superior court judgeship
N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory has appointed a local prosecutor to serve as a special superior court judge. According to a press release from the governor’s office, McCrory appointed Ebern “Tripp”…
‘Limited continuation’ of search for missing swimmer begins fourth day
HOLDEN BEACH—Officials in Brunswick County began their fourth day of searching for a missing swimmer near Holden Beach on Friday. Anthony Marzano, the county’s emergency services director, said “limited continuation”…
Former Brunswick cop arrested on prostitution charge to make first court appearance Friday
BOLIVIA—A former Brunswick County police officer arrested for allegedly participating in the prostitution of a minor will make his first court appearance Friday. According to arrest warrants, Michael Alan Hayes,…
Senate passes bill that would lift terminal groin cap
The N.C. Senate on Wednesday passed a coastal policy reform bill that, among its doings, would remove limitations on terminal groins as a means of fighting inlet erosion. The “Coastal…
Officials begin third day of search for missing swimmer off Holden Beach
UPDATE: 7:40 a.m. Thursday. Air One, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, began the third day of search operations for the missing swimmer off Holden Beach at about 6:45 a.m.…
Battleship N.C. specialty license plates available; revenue to help operation
Operators of the historic Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington are hoping a specialty license plate bearing the vessel’s image will generate a bit of new revenue–but they need to gather…
Shallotte attorney to challenge David in primary for DA
Ryan Smithwick, a criminal defense attorney based in Shallotte, has announced plans to challenge District Attorney Jon David in the May 2014 primary election. Smithwick announced his plans to run…
Modified bill would lift cap on terminal groins
A new version of a coastal policy reform bill in the N.C. Senate would repeal some of the state’s key limitations with terminal groins, erosion control structures that until 2011…
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