Brunswick County News

Leland hosted its 20th Annual Christmas Parade and Festival this weekend. People lined Village Road Northeast from Bojangles to the First Baptist Church to catch the Christmas spirit. Leland police and members of the ROTC program lead the parade, while fire fighters and important members of office including Mayor Brenda Bozeman followed. Winners of the Miss North Carolina Christmas Festival Scholarship Pageant also made appearances at the parade. Full story...

Janna Sue-Ann White, age 14, is missing after leaving her residence on Blue Banks Loop Rd in Leland, NC around 9:30 Friday night, December 7th. Janna was believed to be going to Wilmington. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a grey and white striped shirt, a zip-up jacket, and black Vans shoes. Full story...

The Christmas spirit has spread to Southport as the town celebrates Winterfest. The 10-day celebration includes many events such as Santa's workshop, a children's tree lighting and craft festival. Full story...

Unity Group of North Brunswick sponsored a street dance Friday night at the North Brunswick shopping center, as part of their Christmas festival. One objective of the group is to provide free entertainment to the community. Full story...

Boiling Spring Lakes Police are looking for suspects in a rash of crimes overnight, including three stolen cars and eight more vehicle break-ins. Full story...

A Calabash couple is in jail charged with running a marijuana growing operation in their home. Brunswick County Sheriff's narcotics agents arrested Lee David Foster, 40, and Melissa Marie Foster, 37, for maintaining a dwelling to keep and sell a controlled substance and other drug crimes. Full story...

Brunswick County Sheriff's deputies are still searching for five suspects wanted in Operation Christmas Crackdown. The early-morning round-up yesterday landed 29 people in jail. Full story...

The cells at the Brunswick County Detention Center are a little more crowded after Operation Christmas Crackdown rounded up 29 criminals on various charges. Full story...

Two new companies are coming to Brunswick County, and they're bringing new jobs with them. NEAH Transportation and Torus Energy are setting up shop in Shallotte. On top of bringing jobs, the companies hope to provide a green product. Full story...

'Tis the season for changes, and there are two new faces on the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners. Frank Williams and Pat Sykes were sworn in tonight. At the same time, one man said goodbye after nearly two decades of service. Full story...

Strong winds and high tides typically affect the North Carolina coastline, especially during hurricane season. But the effects on the beach near Fort Caswell have been especially rough this year. Full story...

The City of Boiling Spring Lakes has a new Chief of Police. Lt. Bradford Shirley of the Graham Police Department will start in his new position January 22, 2013, according to a press release from the city. Full story...

He's already run from coast to coast. Now, Chris Nicholas has his sights set on bigger goals. Full story...

Southport Police are looking for two men they believe have been repeatedly robbing Walmart. Full story...

Leland officials are on site at a fire in the wetlands off of US17 in Brunswick County. The fire began around 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon and is contained at this point. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Full story...