Bridge toll tax vote statement by Brunswick County Democratic Party Chair, Shelley Allen
January 31, 2024 Today, unfortunately, a vote was taken that has the potential to do real damage to the future of our region for decades...
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Feb 1
Leadership taking a toll, Brunswick Beacon
Brunswick Beacon, 01.25.24 On January 31, the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) board will vote to consider tolls to...
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Feb 1
Letter to the editor: Rouzer costs District 7 millions, Brunswick Beacon
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Feb 1
Letter to the editor: Iowa spells trouble with a capital T, Brunswick Beacon
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Jan 27
Join Us! Mon., Jan. 29, 3 p.m., Dram Tree Park, Wilmington
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Jan 27
The most restrictive country club in America, Brunswick Beacon
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Jan 27
Fear factor, Brunswick Beacon
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Jan 25
YES to a NEW BRIDGE! NO to a TOLL TAX! Brunswick & New Hanover Co. Democratic Parties' Week of Action
NOTE: The WMPO Meeting will be at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Conference Rooms 138 and 139,...
BrunswickDems
Jan 23
WMPO set to vote on a TOLL option for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge (meeting location update)
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BrunswickDems
Jan 21
Gubernatorial and state primary candidates virtual forum, Mon., Jan. 22, 7 p.m.
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Jan 20
Joint statement by the Brunswick & New Hanover County Democratic Parties
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2024 Contact: Shelley Allen, BCDP Chair and Jill Hopman, NHCDP Chair Joint Statement by the Brunswick &...
BrunswickDems
Jan 13
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Southport, Sun., Jan. 14, 2 p.m.
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Jan 12
Letter to the editor: Biden's Safer Communities Act delivers, Brunswick Beacon
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Jan 12
Letter to the editor: From Russia with love, Brunswick Beacon
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Jan 12
Letter to the editor: White supremacists have a party, Brunswick Beacon
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Jan 9
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Jan 9
Tillis removes all doubt, Brunswick Beacon
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Grand Obstruction Party, Brunswick Beacon
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