Obituaries
Larry Walter Brown
Larry Walter Brown, 81, of Supply, NC passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on March 10, 1944, in Cumberland County, NC, he was the son of the late Walter […]
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Brunswick County
BC News Community Hero — Animal Protective Services Officer Commended for Professional Response
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — A Brunswick County Animal Protective Services officer has been recognized for his professionalism after a citizen praised his handling of a recent call involving loose dogs in a neighborhood. According to […]
Obituaries
Stephen Hertling
Stephen Edward Hertling, born on July 1, 1950, in Nassau County, NY, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Wilmington, NC, at the age of 75. A passionate educator and devoted musician, Stephen’s life […]
Obituaries
Curtis Hodge Nance
Curtis Hodge Nance, 79, of the Mollie Community in Clarendon, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, January 5, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones. A native of the […]
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Dylan Charles Hennessey
Dylan Charles Hennessey, 35, of Wilmington, NC passed away on January 2, 2025. He lived boldly, loved fiercely, and left this world the same way he moved through it—fearlessly and with conviction. Born on May […]
Brunswick County
Nudist Resort Seeks Approval for Campground Expansion
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. — Established in 1976, Whispering Pines Nudist Resort, a 35‑acre family‑friendly campground, is seeking county approval to expand its campground facilities in response to growing interest from vacationers and day visitors. […]
Obituaries
Ronnie Wade Mintz
Ronnie W. Mintz, 69, of Leland, passed away on January 1, 2026. He was the loving husband of Karen Mintz. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6, at Shiloh Methodist […]
Obituaries
Becky Kistler
Becky Kistler, 71, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick – Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Bolivia, NC. Becky was born on September 29, 1954, in Winston Salem, NC […]
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Robert Warren Orr Sr.
Robert “Bob” Warren Orr, Sr., 87, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of unwavering faith, entered into the presence of his Savior and was joyfully reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Diane Orr, […]
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Patricia Ann Powell
Patricia Ann Powell, 82, of Chadbourn passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 2, 2026. She was born January 22, 1943 and adopted by her grandparents the late George Oliver Hardie and Flora […]