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Brunswick County, NC
16Events this week
3Free things to do
85New spots
99New stories

Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Brunswick County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 16 events, day by day →

Nowcat Fall Fun

Saturday 3pm · Southport Tap and Cellar

Monday Slow Flow

Monday 10am · Magnolia Greens Golf Club

Chamber Connections

Tuesday 5pm · Museum of Coastal Carolina · Free

Trivia Tuesday

Tuesday 6:30pm · Local’s Tavern

Zen Coloring

Wednesday 10am · Rourk Branch Library

New in Brunswick County

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Joseph's Italian Bistro

Restaurants

Date-night with a view: Overlooking the Intracoastal at South Harbour Village, Joseph's Italian Bistro pairs comforting pastas and hearty Italian classics with a legit wine and spirits list and those ridiculous sunset views locals quietly brag about.

josephsitalianbistro.com

Lonerider at Oak Island

Nightlife

Beer with a view: With house favorites like Shotgun Betty, Sweet Josie, and IPA for Outlaws on tap, Lonerider at Oak Island matches an amazing view with a legit burger-and-fried-seafood game, plus wings when you want to call it dinner.

loneriderbeer.com

R & L Mattress Warehouse and Furniture Direct

Home & Garden

Sleep upgrade, locally: If your back has opinions, R & L Mattress Warehouse and Furniture Direct keeps name-brand mattresses and sofas brand-new in plastic with manufacturer warranties, plus an easy one-on-one appointment vibe so you can actually test hybrids, memory foam and adjustable bases witho…

rlmattresswarehouse.com

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Most read in Brunswick County

The five stories Brunswick County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Water taste & smell may change in Brunswick County during fall flushing program

    Brunswick County Public Utilities will temporarily switch its water disinfectant from chloramines to free chlorine as part of its annual water main flushing program.

    Full story at wwaytv3.com

  2. Payton Black Launches Double the Threads Boutique

    Payton Black, a former High Point University student, has launched her career as the owner of Double the Threads Boutique in Oak Island, North Carolina.

    Full story at highpoint.edu

  3. This North Carolina Beach Is One Of The Few Places You Can Hunt For Ancient Sea Biscuits

    Fossilized sea biscuits, ancient relatives of sand dollars that once lived on a seafloor older than today’s shoreline, are found at Holden Beach, a North Carolina beach.

    Full story at decorhint.com

  4. North Carolina Consumers To Receive Portion Of Google Settlement

    North Carolina consumers are set to receive approximately $20 million in a $700 million settlement with Google over allegations that the company restricted competition in its Google Play Store.

    Full story at whky.com

  5. Brunswick County deputy under SBI investigation for Flock misuse

    The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has opened a case against a Brunswick County Sheriff Office deputy for allegedly misusing the department's Flock camera system.

    Full story at portcitydaily.com

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