Brunswick County Courthouse to close for active shooter drill

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Courthouse will close Thursday afternoon for an active shooter drill.

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office will begin clearing the courthouse and conduct staging for the drill from noon until 1:00 p.m. The training exercise will last until 5:00 p.m.

If you need to file something after noon, you can do it at the Magistrate’s Office at the Brunswick County Detention Center, which is located at 70 Stamp Act Drive in Bolivia.

The sheriff’s office says the drill will help ensure the safety of judges, staff and the public. The training will help law enforcement and court leaders correct any deficiencies and respond appropriately to a potential gunman.