Another golf course, restaurant and development in Brunswick

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Another golf course, restaurant and residential development could be popping up soon in Brunswick County.

A long-time hotdog and burger stop in Southport and a former Shallotte golf course might have new life, all while an Oak Island resident tries to connect with old souls. We have you covered on the latest.

Oak Island resident Wendy Lemmons Morris has turned her way of grieving into a place of community. Read how this phone connects people with lost loved ones.

Businesses are re-opening and closing all throughout Brunswick County, but one big-box home goods retailer might remain open in Shallotte and Southport.

Here’s more on what’s going on around town.

Here we grow again

It is no surprise that Brunswick County municipalities are itching to slow down and grab the horns on development. However, some towns are looking at how they can welcome new development while protecting the environment.

The town of St. James could welcome a chain grocery store and residential development in the near future. Find out where it will be and what could come.

Though towns may be slowing down, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is speeding up. The N.C. 211 widening project is over 50% complete and full steam ahead. Read more.

The agenda

Owners of the Brierwood Golf Club in Shallotte have plans to reopen the golf course. Plans include a decrease in holes and new facilities.

Brunswick County boards are looking at what their communities need, such as senior housing.

It’s the beginning of budget season. County and municipality boards are preparing financial restrictions, community goals and doable projects for the upcoming year, starting July 1.

As boards make tough decisions on how to spend money, property tax rates are also being looked at as a way to balance budgets in deficit.

Check out your municipality’s website to see when boards are meeting and where revenues could go in the upcoming year.