Brunswick County rescinds Stage 1 Water Conservation Alert, encourages continued use of recommended irrigation schedule

Brunswick County Public Utilities is rescinding its Stage 1 Water Conservation Alert effective Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. This notice affects all customers of public water systems anywhere in Brunswick County. Full details at brunswickcountync.gov/stage-1-water-conservation-alert-6-16-22. The conservation alert was originally issued June 16, 2022. Recent rainfalls and the public’s efforts to conserve water have contributed to a…

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Fireworks safety, state law reminders ahead of Independence Day Weekend

BOLIVIA, N.C. – As Independence Day weekend approaches, the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents and visitors to follow best safety practices and state laws concerning fireworks. Brunswick County is currently considered abnormally dry, with 100% of the county experiencing a moderate drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. This designation means the wildfire danger…

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Brunswick County water rates change

Brunswick County Public Utilities, which provides drinking water to most City of Northwest residents, implemented a revised water rate structure on January 1, 2022. The new rates will first be reflected in February 2022 utility bills. There were no changes to sewer rates. The estimated impact to county retail customer (4,500 gallons a month) monthly…

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City of Northwest hosting Veterans Day Celebration

The City of Northwest will host it’s first annual Veterans Day Celebration in honor of local veterans on Sunday, November 7 at 1 p.m., at the City Hall, 4889 Vernon Road, Northwest, NC 28451. The program will feature, a guest speaker, JROTC Color Guard, a tribute to our veterans and more. Light refreshments will be…

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