💉 Flu shot time: Brunswick County’s walk-in flu clinics start Monday at the Government Center in Bolivia — weekdays 9–11:45 AM and 1–4 PM, no appointment needed, and high-dose shots for 65+ too. Pop-ups hit Sandy Creek Town Hall Wednesday and Sharon Methodist in Supply Thursday.
Category: Local News
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Commissioners Approve 13-Acre Commercial Rezone at OIB Road and U.S. 17
🏗️ Heads up, OIB corridor: Brunswick County commissioners voted 4-1 to rezone 13 acres at Ocean Isle Beach Road and U.S. 17 for a new commercial development. The neighboring landowner dropped his opposition after a deal for a 100-foot buffer and a fence. What would you like to see go in there?
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Weekend Weather Heads-Up: Friday’s the Pick, Sunday Looks Soggy
⛈️ Weekend weather heads-up: Friday is the pick of the weekend — mostly sunny, mid-80s. Saturday turns unsettled with showers and possible afternoon storms, and Sunday looks like the soggy one with a good chance of rain and thunderstorms. If you’ve got outdoor plans this weekend, keep the rain gear handy. The pattern clears out early next week with sunshine back by Tuesday.
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Brunswick County Switching Water Disinfectant Oct. 1 — What to Know
Starting today, Brunswick County is making its annual switch from chloramines to free chlorine as the primary water disinfectant — and flushing more than 1,440 miles of water mains through November.
What to expect: a slight change in the taste or smell of your water. That’s normal during the switch.
A few tips: run your tap briefly if the water tastes off. And if you have an aquarium, a pond, or use water for dialysis, take the proper precautions with treated water.
Questions? Contact Brunswick County Public Utilities.
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‘What’s Your Story?’ — No Sign-In Needed
Quick reminder: our “What’s Your Story?” submissions are open — and there’s no sign-in needed.
If you chose Coastal Carolina as your home, we want to feature your story. Just a few questions: your name, where you live, your story headline, and a short summary.
It takes five minutes. Tell us your story today!
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Lost Wedding Rings Found in the Surf and Returned in NMB
💍 This one’s a tearjerker: A woman lost her wedding and engagement ring set in the ocean at North Myrtle Beach on Sunday. Local ring finder Jim Wren rushed over with his metal detector, came back at low tide the next day — and found it and got it back to her. Faith in humanity: restored. 🥹
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‘What’s Your Story?’ — We’re Looking for Your Story
We’re still collecting stories for our new “What’s Your Story?” feature series — and we want yours.
If you (or someone you know) chose Coastal Carolina as home, tell us why. What brought you here? What keeps you here?
Submissions are open now. It only takes a few minutes, and your story could be our next feature.
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Brunswick County Flushing Water System Starting Oct. 1
Heads up from Brunswick County Public Utilities: the annual water system flushing is almost here.
From October through November, the county will switch to free chlorine as its primary disinfectant and flush the system. You might notice a slight change in the taste or smell of your water — that’s normal and expected.
If you have an aquarium or a pond, be sure to treat your water. And if you notice anything unusual beyond the expected change, give the county a call.
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Publix Sets Opening Date for New Calabash Store: Oct. 28
📢 Publix finally has a date for its new Calabash store! After 3 years of waiting, the Commons at Carolina Shores location on Ocean Highway West opens Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 AM. It’ll be Brunswick County’s third Publix, hiring about 140 people. Who’s already planning their first trip for a Pub Sub? 🛒
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Calabash Food and Fuel Is North Carolina’s #1 Lottery Retailer
Big win for a local store — just not the jackpot kind.
Calabash Food and Fuel has been named North Carolina’s #1 lottery retailer, with more than $7 million in sales in fiscal year 2025, according to the NC State Auditor.
Here’s the funny part: despite all those tickets sold, there were no $100,000+ winners in Calabash. Somebody’s luck has to turn eventually — right? 🍀
