Brunswick County

Exciting news, #BrunsCo! @brunswickcountylibrary expanded access to library resources across the county with the launch of its new Bookmobile this month. Details: https://ow.ly/CRQF50YstYU 🎉🚐 As a mobile branch of the #BrunsCoLibrary, the Bookmobile plays an important role in bringing Library services to underserved areas of the county and enriching the community with lifelong learning and entertainment. With the Bookmobile, community members can: ⭐ Get a library card ⭐ Browse and check out materials ⭐ Place materials on hold from other branches to be picked up at your Bookmobile stop ⭐ Return Library materials ⭐ Attend programs ⭐ Get assistance with online resources ⭐ Use free public Wi-Fi Learn more about the Bookmobile and view its event calendar at BrunswickCountyNC.gov/bookmobile | Posted March 11, 2026 |

Did you know today is #BrunsCo's 262nd birthday? 🎉 On March 9, 1764, the Governor of #NorthCarolina signed the legislative act that created Brunswick County out of #NewHanoverCounty and #BladenCounty. It was named after the Town of Brunswick. The county seat was first located at Brunswick Town, a town whose ruins can still be seen at the @brunswicktown_fortanderson State Historic Site in Winnabow. In 1779, the county seat was moved to Lockwood Folly. In 1808, the county seat was moved to Smithville, known today as Southport, where it remained for 167 years. In 1975, a referendum passed, moving the county seat from @cityofsouthport to its present location near the Town of Bolivia. You can learn more about #BrunswickCountyNC's history on our website 👉 BrunswickCountyNC.gov/history | Posted March 9, 2026 |

Community members are invited to join @brunswickcountync and @brunswickcountylibrary for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, March 16, 2026, to celebrate the launch of #BrunsCo’s new Bookmobile! 🎉👏 The ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m., Monday, March 16, in the parking lot in front* of the David R. Sandifer Administration Building, located at 30 Government Center Drive in Bolivia. *Brunswick County is monitoring the weather for Monday, March 16. If inclement or rainy weather is present on Monday, the Bookmobile Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be moved into the Commissioners’ Chambers on the first floor of the David R. Sandifer Administration Building. Guests who attend the ceremony will have a chance to learn about and explore the Bookmobile. 🚐 Full details: https://ow.ly/QxX650YojSK | Posted March 2, 2026 | Updated March 13, 2026 |

Guess what, #BrunsCo? This March, Brunswick County will launch a new bookmobile to bring library resources and services to community members across the county. 🚐🎉 Stay tuned for a big announcement coming next week! 👀 Learn more about the @brunswickcountylibrary Bookmobile and view the travel schedule at www.BrunswickCountyNC.gov/bookmobile | Posted Feb. 27, 2026 |

With North Carolina’s spring wildfire season arriving at a time when most of the state is experiencing moderate to severe drought, the N.C. Forest Service is urging the public to apply best practices and common sense with all outdoor fire, especially yard debris burns. Check out these best practices 👉 https://bit.ly/4ayAooE 🔥 Check local burning laws. Some communities allow burning only during specified hours. Others forbid it entirely. 🔥 Make sure you have a valid permit. You can obtain a burn permit at any N.C. Forest Service office or authorized permitting agent, or online at www.ncforestservice.gov/burnpermits. 🔥 Keep an eye on the weather. Don’t burn on dry, windy days. 🔥 Local fire officials can recommend a safe way to burn debris. Don’t pile vegetation on the ground. Instead, place it in a cleared area and contain it in a screened receptacle away from overhead branches and wires. 🔥 Be sure you are fully prepared before burning. To control the fire, you will need a hose, bucket, steel rake and a shovel for tossing dirt on the fire. Keep a phone nearby, too. 🔥 Never use kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel or other flammable liquids to speed up debris burning. 🔥 Stay with your fire until it is completely out. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave. 🔥 These same tips apply to campfires and grills as well. Douse burning charcoal briquettes or campfires thoroughly with water. Drown all embers, not just the red ones. When soaked, stir the coals and soak them again. Make sure everything is wet and that embers are cold to the touch. If you do not have water, mix enough dirt or sand with the embers to extinguish the fire, being careful not to bury the fire. Never dump hot ashes or coals into a wooded area. #BrunsCo #BrunswickCountyNC #NorthCarolina #FireSafety #Wildfire | Posted Feb. 23, 2026 |

Happy Valentine's Day, #BrunsCo! ❤️ Are you looking for things to do today? Check out these 7 seven ways to celebrate in @ncbrunswickislands ⏩ http://ow.ly/q15950MS5K4 | Posted Feb. 14, 2026 |

📢 Operational Update: Brunswick County parks reopen, most programming resumes Wednesday, Feb. 4 Brunswick County Parks and Recreation will reopen all county parks and resume most programs and leagues starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday Feb. 4, 2026. The Youth Basketball Program remains postponed due to the closure of county school facilities. Parks and Recreation will notify participants when this program will resume. Some Reminders: All County offices, libraries, health clinic, social services, landfill, and other facilities (excluding parks) reopened to the public on delayed schedules Tuesday, Feb. 3. For the most up-to-date information about your curbside trash and recycling cart collections, contact GFL Environmental at 910.253.4177 or check their website for updates. Find the latest updates and public safety information on Winter Storm Gianna and #BrunsCo operations at brunswickcountync.gov/winter

📢 Operational Update: Brunswick County Government reopens on delayed schedules Tuesday, Feb. 3, parks remain closed County offices, health clinic, social services, landfill, and other facilities will reopen to the public at 10 a.m. Library branches will reopen to the public at 10:30 a.m. County parks will remain closed until further notice. Convenience centers are normally closed on Tuesdays, so they will reopen on their regular schedules Wednesday, Feb. 4. At this time, GFL Environmental is still assessing road conditions and other factors to determine if they can conduct collections on Tuesday. If you have questions about your curbside trash and recycling cart collections, contact GFL Environmental at 910.253.4177 or check their website for updates: gflenv.com/brunswick GFL will be monitoring day to day throughout the week to determine whether their crews can safely collect curbside trash and recycling carts as normally scheduled. Please be patient. If crews can conduct pickups, they will likely need more time to collect carts safely due to road conditions and frigid temperatures. All questions concerning court dates and court operations must be directed to the Brunswick County Courthouse. Essential public safety and response staff continue to respond to the event and address community needs while county offices are closed to the public. The Brunswick County Emergency Operations Center is currently at Level 3 – Enhanced Monitoring. The state of emergency remains in effect. Find the latest updates and public safety information on Winter Storm Gianna and #BrunsCo operations at brunswickcountync.gov/winter

❄️ Winter Weather Update (Feb. 1, 2026) ❄️ ⚠️ Dangerous cold conditions continue through today through at least early Tuesday morning. We could potentially see wind chill temperatures around 0 degrees Fahrenheit this evening. ❄️ Hazardous travel and impacts to infrastructure will continue for days to come due to snow and icy conditions. 🚫🚗 Stay off the roads! The recent snowfall is creating low visibility and hazardous driving conditions. Staying at home protects both you and keeps roads clear for first responders and NCDOT crews trying to clear them. 💡 While there have been minimal power outages due to the storm, periods of extremely cold weather cause higher demands on electric systems. Take steps like reducing thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting, avoid using major appliances between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m., turn off any unnecessary devices/lights, and charge electric vehicles midday when demand is lower. ⭐ Brunswick County Government offices, libraries, parks, health clinic, social services, and other facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 2. The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Monday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. is also canceled. ‼️ GFL Environmental will not conduct curbside cart collection on Monday. Monday customers will receive a make-up collection on Saturday, Feb. 7 (subject to change based on conditions). ♻️ GFL Environmental will assess road conditions and other factors throughout the week to determine whether their crews can safely collect curbside trash and recycling carts as normally scheduled. If you have questions about your curbside trash and recycling cart collections, contact GFL Environmental at 910.253.4177 or check their website for updates: gflenv.com/brunswick. 📢 Read full update here: https://ow.ly/69kO50Y7lIR For information and updates on #BrunsCo operations, warming shelters, safety tips, and more during Winter Storm #Gianna, visit BrunswickCountyNC.gov/winter

📢 Operational Update (Monday, Feb. 2, 2026) Brunswick County Government offices, libraries, parks, health clinic, social services, and other facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 2 due to Winter Storm #Gianna. The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Monday at 3 p.m. is also canceled. Monday curbside cart collection from GFL Environmental will not occur. Monday customers will receive a make-up collection on Saturday, Feb. 7 (subject to change based on conditions). GFL Environmental will assess road conditions and other factors this week to determine whether their crews can safely collect curbside trash and recycling carts as normally scheduled. If you have questions about your curbside trash and recycling cart collections, contact GFL Environmental at 910.253.4177 or check their website for updates: gflenv.com/brunswick. Essential public safety and response staff continue to respond to the event and address community needs while county offices are closed to the public. The Brunswick County Emergency Operations Center is currently at Level 2 – Partial Activation. The state of emergency remains in effect. A decision will be made on the County’s operations for Tuesday, Feb. 3 on Monday (tomorrow). Find the latest updates and public safety information on Winter Storm Gianna and #BrunsCo operations at brunswickcountync.gov/winter

❄️ Winter Weather Update (Jan. 31, 2026) ❄️ ⚠️ With dangerously cold temperatures and snowfall expected to worsen into the evening, Brunswick County reminds all residents to be prepared and remain alert to this evolving weather event. 🚫🚗 Worsening weather conditions will create low visibility and hazardous driving conditions starting this evening and will continue into Monday and possibly later next week. Delay all travel this weekend if possible. 🚨 Community members are asked to stay at home as much as possible this weekend for both their safety and to keep roads clear for first responders and NCDOT crews. The Brunswick County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is currently at Level 2 – Partial Activation. A State of Emergency has also been issued effective as of 4 p.m. Saturday. Essential Brunswick County team members are also working at various locations countywide to continue providing our community with public safety, emergency medical response, utility services, and communications support throughout the weekend. For information and updates on #BrunsCo operations, warming shelters, safety tips, and more during Winter Storm #Gianna, visit BrunswickCountyNC.gov/winter

📢 Operational Update: Brunswick County Libraries, Parks, Landfill & Convenience Centers closed this weekend Brunswick County libraries, parks, landfill, and convenience centers will be closed this weekend (Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1) due to inclement weather from Winter Storm #Gianna. Brunswick County will continue to monitor the inclement weather over the weekend and will provide an update on our planned operations for Monday, Feb. 2 by around noon on Sunday. Essential staff responding to the winter storm will still work as scheduled this weekend to help monitor and respond to community needs and public safety throughout the duration of the storm. Find the latest updates and public safety information on Winter Storm Gianna and #BrunsCo operations at brunswickcountync.gov/winter