Brunswick County News

Judging by the results at the polls, Brunswick County voters were ready for some new faces. Three incumbent mayors were edged out by new political challengers. The mayor-elects won by a good number of votes. Full story...

In Oak Island there will be a new mayor. Betty Wallace handily beating incumbent Johnie Vereen Tuesday night. WWAY’s Steve Rondinaro spoke with the new mayor-elect. Full story...

Instead of venturing to Vegas, many people are gambling right in their backyards at internet cafes. As you might imagine, controversy is brewing. Brunswick County has several of these internet cafes, but they are not necessarily welcomed. Full story...

Brunswick County kids are learning core values while playing golf. This fall, students at six Brunswick County schools are spending part of the school day at Cinghiale Creek Golf Course as part of the First Tee program. Full story...

Pirates invaded the city of Southport Halloween weekend. Dozens of pirates and militia from long ago came back to relive the town's rich history in the inaugural Pyrate Invasion. Full story...

A Leland police officer and his K-9 are recovering, after their patrol car was totaled Wednesday night. Officer Jonathon Hall and his police canine were traveling on Highway 133 at Blackwell Road in Leland when... Full story...

Fifty-four year old William James Burney of Supply was charged with two counts of trafficking marijuana, one count of possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver, plus one count of manufacturing marijuana. Full story...

Students at Brunswick Community College will get a hand with their education thanks to your love for Italian-American culture. Full story...

An anti-war activist sparked a protest at Brunswick Community College Monday night. Cindy Sheehan has been outspoken in her criticism of the war in Iraq. She spoke at the Odell Williamson Auditorium, but not everyone there, was there to hear her. Full story...

Leland is a hub of growth and development in Brunswick County, the fastest growing county in the state. The election for mayor next month could go a long way to shaping the town's future. Full story...

The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office has busted up what it's calling a drug camp buried deep in the woods of Supply. Undercover drug detectives said the "marijuana camp" did not just pop up overnight. Full story...

Brunswick County's health director reccomends pregnant women get H1N1 vaccine after county's first death related to the H1N1 virus. Full story...

Residents of Leland are being asked to be pro-active in order to put a halt on a recent rise in car break-ins. There have been dozens of vehicle break-ins in Leland in the last few months. Full story...

A local high school football officiating crew has been suspended. The crew made an incorrect call on the game deciding play in North Brunswick's 27-21 overtime victory over South Columbus Friday night. Full story...

Sources tell us Friday night that former Brunswick County Sheriff Ron Hewett is no longer behind bars. Full story...