Today's News

Pocketbooks of all designs are once again in the spotlight for the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth Annual Ladies Night Out Purse Bash from 5:30 to 9 p.m. next Thursday, July 19, at The Brunswick Center at Supply, 101 Stone Chimney Road.

Only 400 tickets will be sold for this event, which sold out last year.

Guest announcer will be Amanda Fitzpatrick of WWAY.

 Marty Mentzer and Jesse McCrery have operated the Ocean Isle Beach Surf Camp longer than some of this year’s campers have been alive.

Mentzer and McCrery, co-directors of the camp, teach campers ocean safety, surfing and environmental awareness to children in a fun environment, Mentzer said.

Through two weeks of OIB Surf Camp, more than 20 children have attended the weeklong outings. Mentzer and McCrery awarded OIB Surf Camp’s 2018 J. Paul Smith Scholarship to Shallotte Middle School student Avery Clemmons.

 Leland National advanced to Wednesday's semifinals with an unblemished 3-0 record. The Leland squad is one win away from a spot in Thursday's championship contest. 

 Brunswick County will play host to Dixie Baseball’s Junior Boys, Boys and Pre-Majors state tournaments this weekend.

The Dixie Junior Boys tournament, which is comprised of four teams, is slated to begin Saturday, July 14, at Town Creek Park in Winnabow.

The Dixie Boys event will also begin Saturday, July 14, at Town Creek Park while the Dixie Pre-Majors field (three teams) will square off at North Brunswick High School beginning Saturday, July 14.