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Today's News

  • Tell Congress to stop foolishness

    To the editor: Regardless of one’s political affiliation, I think we can all agree our nation is facing a severe economic crisis. Pointing fingers and laying blame will accomplish little.

    Finding solutions to ease the pain of people should be our government’s first concern.

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  • Shocked by parade behavior

    To the editor: I believe everyone should be held accountable for their actions—adults and children alike.

    My family and I attended the Shallotte Christmas parade. I have never been so appalled by the actions of grown women and men in an environment where everyone around you can see and hear everything that you do.

    I have never encountered such disregard and disrespect for others than I did that day.

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  • The meaning of Christmas

    To the editor: While driving through Shallotte a few days ago, I noticed a strange message on the marquee of a local restaurant.

    It read: “It’s called CHRISTmas.”

    Strange, because many other establishments have no qualms about celebrating the Holy Day; however, to avoid offending anyone, they attempt to be politically correct and omit Jesus.

    No thought is given about offending Christians who know Jesus is the reason for the very existence of Christmas.

     

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  • District Court Docket

    The following cases were adjudicated over five days of District Criminal Court on Dec. 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9 in Bolivia.

    Wednesday, Dec. 3

    Judge Marion R. Warren presided over the following cases with prosecutor Cathi Radford and courtroom clerks Michelle Warth and Lisa Quick:

    Bryan Matthew Abrams, improper equipment, costs; no operator’s license, voluntarily dismissed.

    Michelle Beach Adkins, unsafe movement, prayer for judgment continued and costs.

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  • Grand jury indictments for Dec. 8

    The Brunswick County Grand Jury under the direction of Judge Gary L. Locklear with prosecutor Rex Gore and courtroom clerk Kay Fowler returned the following indictments during a Superior Court session on Dec. 8:

    Daniel Eugene Beverly Jr., 34, of 1597 Sunny Trail, Leland; felony indecent liberties with child, two counts felony first-degree rape child, two counts felony first-degree sex offense child.

    Julius L. Brown, 18, of 1244 Zack St., Bolivia; felony robbery with dangerous weapon.

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  • Auxiliary should be recognized

    To the editor:

    A recent article in the Beacon highlighted an awards ceremony for volunteers for their service to Brunswick County.

    Recipients were individuals and groups cited for their contributions as part of the Governor’s Award for outstanding service to the county.

    Among those worthy recipients for honors bestowed was special recognition for the St. James Fire Department and its large volunteer organization, including a fire auxiliary that raises money and provides support and maintenance.

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  • Selfless donation a reminder of true holiday spirit

    It’s always great to hear of billionaires donating money and resources to organizations, especially children’s charities, but to me, it means more when you hear of hard-working, everyday people going the extra mile to make a contribution or donation simply because they want to, not because they have an extra million or two laying around and send out press releases announcing their good deeds to the world.

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  • Fifth-graders graduate D.A.R.E.; seventh grade begins new curriculum

    As one class of D.A.R.E. students graduates, another is ready to begin.

    Fifth-graders across Brunswick County are participating in D.A.R.E. graduations this month, celebrating their success in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program.

    D.A.R.E. officers Adam Stanley and Bradley Huggins of the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office are D.A.R.E. instructors for the county’s fifth-grade classes.

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  • After-school program enforces life skills

    With the help of an $81,900 grant from the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DJJDP), students at Waccamaw, Shallotte and Leland middle schools are able to participate in a Communities in Schools (CIS) after-school delinquency prevention and intervention program free of charge.

    The grant allows students who score below proficiency in math and reading End of Grade (EOG) tests to participate in the after-school program free of charge.

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  • More animals being turned in at shelter

    SUPPLY—It was just another workday for Timothy “T.C.” Stacy when a woman showed up Monday at Brunswick County Animal Control to turn in a dog she no longer had time to care for.

    The woman, who did not wish to be identified, said she is having to work longer hours to stay financially afloat and has less time to devote to the boxer-bulldog-spaniel mixed-breed dog.

    Lately, it’s a scenario shelter employees have been seeing on a routine basis.

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