2020 Public Shelters Information

Social distancing will reduce the capacity at shelters this year due to concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Shelter space will be limited and should be only considered as a last resort. Brunswick County recommends that individuals find alternative, safer locations to shelter such as with family, friends, or a more inland location away from…

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It’s Hurricane Season: Here’s what you need to plan for now

BRUNSWICK COUNTY WILL HAVE NEW PRIMARY SHELTER LOCATIONS AND OPERATIONS IN RESPONSE TO UPDATED HURRICANE PLANS AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC  While it is still too early to anticipate Hurricane Isaias’ potential impact on our region, here are some things you can do now to prepare for a hurricane this year. Over the past several months,…

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City of Northwest approves Budget Ordinance

The City of Northwest adopted its Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget on June 21, 2020. The adopted ordinance made appropriations to the General Fund and Powell Bill Fund, established a Parks and Recreation Capital Reserve fund, a vehicle Capital Reserve Fund and a parking lot Pavement Capital Reserve fund. The budget was effective as of July…

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Brunswick County COVID-19 Snapshot: 60 Percent of all Cases are 49 or Younger, Clarifications about North Carolina’s Face Covering Requirement in Public Places (JULY 17, 2020)

KEY POINTS As of Friday, July 17, there are now 902 positive cases of COVID-19 among county residents—about a 20 percent increase in the past week (405 considered recovered, 475 isolating at 384 different homes, 11 hospitalized, 11 deaths) Community spread, social gatherings, and exposure due to employment in the service industry continue to be…

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City of Northwest seal wins Hermes Creative Award

The City of Northwest’s new city seal recently won a Gold Hermes Creative Award in the Print Media – Logo Design category. Hermes Creative Awards recognizes outstanding work in the industry while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals. There are expected to be over 6,000 entries from throughout the United States, Canada…

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City of Northwest Holding Census Event on July 11

On July 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. the City of Northwest is a having a census event. There will be a person from the census that will process your information on site by phone or internet. Free hotdogs, hamburgers and chips will be served. ALL COVID 19 RESTRITIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED Citizens of…

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