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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Brunswick County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
State Legislative Goals for Infrastructure and Growth
Commissioners agreed to lobby the state for help with clogged drainage ditches, better road evacuation routes, and bridge funding. They are frustrated that rapid growth is straining local roads without enough state support.
Law Enforcement Investigation
A Brunswick County sheriff's deputy is under investigation by the SBI for illegally using automated license plate scanners. This situation highlights major concerns about police oversight and how your personal travel data is being monitored.
Annexation
The town of Leland is starting its first round of annexations enabled by a new state law. If your property sits on the edge of town, you might soon find yourself officially living inside Leland city limits.
Urban Agriculture
Brunswick County towns are debating whether to change their rules to let residents raise backyard chickens. If passed, it means fresh eggs right from home for anyone willing to tend a coop.
Highway 211 Corridor Commercial Rezoning (Summerlin Commercial)
A developer requested rezoning 25 acres near Southport Supply Road from rural residential to neighborhood commercial. While nearby Winding River residents opposed it over traffic and compatibility concerns, supporters argued it will bring much-needed retail and grocery options closer to thousands of newly approved homes.
School Capacity and Rapid Population Growth
The board and public reviewed school capacity data indicating that several area schools, such as Supply Elementary and South Brunswick High School, are nearing or projected to exceed 100% capacity in the coming years due to rapid residential growth.
Town Planning
Brunswick County is rolling out new town planning maps, and if you want to know where the next wave of construction is heading, you'll want to take a look. These updates outline upcoming residential and commercial growth across the area.
City Manager Appointment
Boiling Spring Lakes just got a new city manager by hiring the former planning director from Oak Island to run the daily operations of the local government.
Opposition to Data Center Development
Residents and commissioners voiced strong opposition to potential data center projects, raising concerns about excessive water usage, high electricity consumption, noise, and low job creation.
Board Vacancy
Two sudden departures from the Brunswick County Planning Board could seriously shake up how local neighborhood development is handled. Keep an eye on this, because these board members make big calls on where new buildings and housing go.
Law Enforcement Shooting
The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into a deadly police shooting in Brunswick County, bringing up serious questions about how our local law enforcement operates and keeps us safe. Everyone's waiting to see what the investigation uncovers about police accountability.
Grant Administration
Brunswick County dropped the ball and missed a major deadline to apply for a water grant, meaning we might lose out on some serious cash needed to fix up our local infrastructure. It's a frustrating oversight that has people asking questions about how our local government handles administrative tasks.
EMS agreement dispute
Southport leaders are fighting back against Brunswick County's new EMS agreement, calling it a blatant power grab that could shake up emergency medical care in your neighborhood.
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Public Hearing
Southport is holding a public hearing to let folks who used to live in its extraterritorial jurisdiction sound off on local governance and representation. If you were affected by these zoning boundaries, this is your chance to get some answers and make your voice heard.