Brunswick County
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center receives Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation
BOLIVIA, N.C., April 8, 2021 ― Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center was recently awarded the five-star North Carolina Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The designation is based on the World Health Organization’s Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, which support initiation, exclusivity and continuation of breastfeeding. “We are thrilled…
Read MoreDosher Foundation Welcomes New Development Specialist
SOUTHPORT – The Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation recently welcomed Toni McAndrews as the new Foundation Development Specialist. Ms. McAndrews has an extensive background in fund raising, event planning, and marketing and public relations with several non-profit agencies in both NC and FL. In her new role, Ms. McAndrews will work closely with Lynda Stanley, President…
Read MoreBrunswick County Chamber of Commerce celebrates Chairman’s Gala
The Brunswick County Chamber recently hosted it’s annual Chairman’s Gala on April 1. The event celebrates local businesses and their achievements during the past year. Below is a list of award winners. Community Impact Award – Sponsored by ATMC Hope Harbor Home Community Outreach Award – Sponsored by Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle John Daly.tv Rising Star –…
Read MoreDosher Appoints Manager of Therapy Services
SOUTHPORT – Dosher Memorial Hospital has appointed Scott Passingham, MPT, to the role of Manager of Therapy Services. Scott received his Master’s in Physical Therapy from East Carolina University in May, 2000 and has been a part of the Therapy team at Dosher since April, 2006. In his new role, Scott will oversee all Physical…
Read MoreSalt & Sand Realty and Vacation Rentals Ribbon Cutting
Oak Island, NC — The Southport Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the end of February to welcome Salt & Sand Realty as the newest full-service vacation rental management and real estate company on the island. The ribbon-cutting took place on February 26 at their office, 104 Price Street on Oak…
Read MoreBEMC Accepting Bright Ideas Grant Applications From Teachers
Supply, N.C. – Local educators can apply for a Bright Ideas grant from Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) starting on April 1. The grants, offered annually to teachers to bring creative classroom learning projects to life, support innovative projects that energize classroom learning and enhance student success. Educators can learn more and apply online at www.ncbrightideas.com.…
Read MoreSouthport Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce helps launch Thrift Shop Trail
Photo: Left to Right: Karen Sphar, Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and Todd Beane, CIS Thrift Shop Operations Director holding a copy of the Thrift Shop Trail brochure. SOUTHPORT, N.C. – The Southport Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce doesn’t just help small businesses, they are supportive and creative in helping area retail businesses and…
Read MoreSouthport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Thrift Shop Trail Kick-Off Event
The Southport Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce doesn’t just help small businesses, they are supportive and creative in helping area retail businesses and local nonprofits as well. When Communities In Schools Executive Director Bonnie Jordan was thinking of ways to boost customer traffic for CIS Thrift Shops, she discussed an idea with CIS Thrift…
Read MoreATMC Awarded Best in Customer Service for the 13th Year
SHALLOTTE, NC – Last week, ATMC was recognized as “Best in Customer Service” in The Brunswick Beacon’s 2021 Best of Brunswick Awards. The paper’s readers help select the winners by casting votes for their favorites in a variety of categories. This marks the thirteenth consecutive year that ATMC has received this recognition. “Of any recognition…
Read MoreLeland Planning Department Selected as CREW Award Finalist
LELAND, NC – The Town of Leland Department of Planning and Inspections has been nominated for a Cape Fear CREW Award of Excellence for its creation of an online permitting and inspections system in response to COVID-19. Earlier this month, Cape Fear CREW announced that the Leland Planning and Inspections Department was a finalist for the…
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