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Today's News

  • County's first Christian recovery facility opens

    A new recovery center has opened with the purpose of helping people rise from the misery of addiction to a Christ-filled life free of drugs and alcohol.

    Brunswick Christian Recovery Center (BCRC) opened doors to a new Christian recovery center with the first resident checking in Monday.

    BCRC offers a six-month Christian based ministry for men voluntarily seeking assistance for active addiction.

    “It is the first facility like this in Brunswick County,” said Ronnie Holden, board member.

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  • The final call

    More than 10 fire departments responded to the final call of Civietown Volunteer Firefighter Kimberly Dyer Hewett Saturday.

    Her family was escorted to Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory by her brethren firefighters.

    “They were at every corner, standing in the rain. At the first corner, I started to cry,” said Sandy Dyer, Hewett’s older sister.

    “She would have been proud,” said June Decker, Hewett’s mother.

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  • Free Christmas meal

    Do you or someone you know need a hot meal on Christmas Day?

    One local organization is uniting volunteers to make sure anyone in the area who has a need for a meal has a place to come.

    Faith Building Missions (FBM) will pass out meals from noon-2 p.m.  Saturday, Dec. 25, in Rourk Gardens on Main Street in Shallotte.

    A sit-down meal will be served at 4 p.m. at the Ocean View Family Life Center in Ocean Isle Beach.

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  • New Senior Center Opens: Seniors speak out about changes

    One week can make all the difference in the world.

    Changes at the Shallotte Senior Center earlier this month left members feeling divided.

    On Wednesday, Dec. 1, Brunswick Senior Resources Incorporated (BSRI) began operation of a new senior nutrition site at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Supply. Originally the free lunch program at the Shallotte Senior Center along with a majority of the center’s activities was moved to the Supply site. Seniors in Shallotte had the opportunity to ride a bus to the new center and spend the day.

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  • Shallotte Crime Report

    Shallotte Police investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests last week. All information is taken directly from police incident and arrest reports.

    •Amanda M Davis, 28, of 2725 Callender Road, was charged with auto larceny. She was taken to the Brunswick County Detention Center on a $10,000 bond. Davis was found in a motor vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier that day from 39 Brooks Court.

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  • Postponed toy run events set for indoors this Saturday

    Cold rain has delayed the Brunswick County Motorcycle Enthusiasts Christmas Toy Run until this Saturday, though participants still shopped with children last weekend.

    Because the weather forecast is iffy again for this Saturday, organizer Jerome Munna said Tuesday a decision has been made to have the entire event indoors this year at Brunswick Islands Baptist Church, 1672 Mount Pisgah Road in Supply.

    Registration is set for 10 a.m.-noon at the church, followed by lunch.

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  • Supply Elementary mural reminds students to stop, think, act responsibly

    SUPPLY—A big, bright, colorful mural at Supply Elementary School will act as a larger-than-life reminder for students to stop, think and act responsibly.

    Scheduled to be unveiled Wednesday is a 128-square-foot mural, which was funded by a North Carolina Bright Idea grant. The mural incorporates the new school starfish mascot, North Carolina birds studied by fourth graders and other pictures depicting the school’s S.T.A.R. Program—stop, think, act responsibly.

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  • Ocean Isle Beach town officials to ask DOT for pedestrian crosswalks

    The North Carolina Department of Transportation will soon be hearing from town officials in Ocean Isle Beach who plan to ask for additional safety features on the island.

    Daisy Ivey, town administrator, said commissioners decided at their Tuesday meeting to submit a letter to NCDOT asking for marked pedestrian crosswalks on First Street. The request for crosswalks near public beach access ramps along First Street initially came from residents, she said.

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  • Winners announced in Brunswick 365 photo contest

    For the past two years, we at The Brunswick Beacon have asked readers to submit photos depicting their unique views of Brunswick County for our annual photo contest. Aptly named Uniquely Brunswick County, submissions showed the area’s beautiful beaches, local landmarks and wildlife.

    This year, we were looking for something different. We wanted to know how our readers see Brunswick County 365 days a year. This year has been interesting. With a rare snowfall and record rainfall, it seemed the photo opportunities in 2010 were endless.

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  • Residents get helping hands at Shallotte Assisted Living

    At 101, Adelina Filocamo and her dog Marco walking on a leash by her side are a familiar sight at Shallotte Assisted Living.

    Connecticut natives Nick and Lillian Szeszkowski celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary this past September.

    And Isaac Hardy, 72, is known for the regular walks he goes on around Shallotte, returning to the Mulberry Street facility later in the day.

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