Brunswick Community College announces dance fundraiser

BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Brunswick Community College has a new plan to make college more affordable. It’s a fundraising event modeled after a popular ABC reality show.

The event is called “Dancing with the Brunswick County Stars.”

The money raised will help some students in need pay their college tuition.

The stars were announced inside Odell Williams Auditorium. Twenty-two community leaders will put on their dancing shoes in the name of scholarship, just like the hit TV show.

A few of those participating include Superior Court Judge Ola Lewis, District Attorney Rex Gore and school Superintendent Katie McGee. Each dancer will be partnered with a professional dancer.

The event takes place at the Sea Trail Convention Center on August 1. Tickets will go on sale April 15 at Brunswick Community College. Prices will be announced Thursday.