Brunswick County Under Pressure | Wilmington News

Brunswick County’s in a drought emergency, needing 20 inches of rain to recover—still under strict watering limits as heat and sporadic showers keep things tense. Meanwhile, Frying Pan Tower has new owners with big plans for the historic landmark, promising a fresh chapter for Wilmington. In Carolina Shores, a resident faces eviction after a cat-filled home led to a restraining order—a cautionary tale about local ordinances. Ocean Isle Beach is finally moving forward with its long-awaited multi-function building and public safety annex, fueling regional growth especially northward. And today, the county commissioners tackle federal funding, a Cemetery Committee proposal to safeguard historic gravesites, and rezoning requests near Southport and Sunset Beach—all while juggling expansion and preservation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25e92de59a04fdfe