Local News

A Southport woman has filed a lawsuit against a local funeral home.

The lawsuit was filed on May 20 at the Brunswick County Courthouse by Jennifer Dunn against Peacock Newnam Funeral Home, White Funeral Services, Gregory L. White, Delores H. White and Shawna Sanders.

Attorney Patrick Mincey of Wilmington is representing Dunn.

BOLIVIA—Before the sun came up, people started gathering outside Brunswick County Democratic Headquarters just to get a little extra food.

By the time the doors opened at 9 a.m., vehicles were lining both sides of Old Ocean Highway, the sheriff’s office was directing traffic, and people were given numbers to wait their turn in line.

Teresa Roth said she was No. 491.

“I got here about a quarter to 9,” Roth said as she waited outside with the crowd.

The founder of a nonprofit that aids animal causes in Brunswick County says a last-minute amendment has significantly watered down efforts to regulate puppy mills in North Carolina.

Janie Withers, founder and director of Paws-Ability, a nonprofit that raises funds for animal issues in the county, says N.C. House Bill 930 approved last week had already been watered down, then an amendment was added that diluted it even more.

“With a bill this weak, maybe even the North Carolina Senate will vote for it,” Withers said last week.

CALABASH—Construction on new town sidewalks is expected to get under way in early fall, Calabash Mayor Mary Knight said at the town board of commissioners meeting May 14.

Town commissioner Charles “Buddy” Walton also read a statement at the meeting conveying all facts had to be weighed before the board acted to approve construction at a specially called meeting April 16.