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Neighbors in Brunswick County hear of plans for possible new 90-acre development next to the Shallotte River


Neighbors in Brunswick County hear of plans for possible new 90-acre development next to the Shallotte River

SHALLOTTE, NC (WECT) – One of the fastest growing counties in the state could soon grow even more. Developers want to build 150 single-family homes on 91 acres near the Shallotte River. Many neighbors who already live there say rising water levels will not make that project easy. At a neighborhood meeting Wednesday night, an […]

New phone policy for schools in Brunswick County


New phone policy for schools in Brunswick County

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Town Creek Middle School and Cedar Grove Middle School will use magnetic cell phone pockets in the 2024-2025 school year to keep students’ attention in class. The Brunswick County Board of Education will test the YONDR bag at two middle schools this year. At the beginning of the school day, students […]

“We live and work in a district that is growing” – Opening ceremony of Town Creek Elementary School


“We live and work in a district that is growing” – Opening ceremony of Town Creek Elementary School

WINNABOW, NC (WECT) – On Friday, August 23, Brunswick County school officials celebrated a new addition to Town Creek Elementary School. With a ceremonial ribbon cutting, eight new classrooms at the elementary school were inaugurated. The new wing connects Town Creek Elementary with Town Creek Middle School. Dale Cole, superintendent of schools in Brunswick County, […]