Coffee in hand, Bald Head Island? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much PFAS settlement money is headed to Bald Head Island?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cape Fear River Watch vows to hold Chemours accountable (coastalreview.org) — Bald Head Island is set to receive part of a $455 million settlement tied to PFAS contamination from Chemours, aimed at supporting cleaner water and mitigation efforts. Local and state officials say the deal preserves regulators' power to force further cleanup, while environmental advocates argue Chemours is still violating a key consent order and may need to be taken back to court.
📸 Around Bald Head Island
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bald Head Island
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Monday October 5 - Board of Education Meeting
The Center of Applied Sciences and Technology (The COAST), 1109 O, Bald Head Island
6:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday October 1 - Kaleidoscope Play & Learn - Southport →
Southport Presbyterian Church, 1025 East Moore Street, Southport
9:30 am - Kaleidoscope Play & Learn- Southport, NC →
Southport Presbyterian Church, 1025 East Moore Street, Southport
9:30 am Saturday October 3 - Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? →
Homer E. Wright Event Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road Southeast, Southport
5:00 pm - Hood's Creek: Rusty Hooks, Southport NC, 6:00 PM →
Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill, 4907 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport
6:00 pm Monday October 5 - Proposed 2027 Uniform Schedules of Values, Standards and Rules Presented to the Board of County Commissioners →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar Bolivia, NC 28422
3:00 pm - Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar, 30 Government Center Dr NE, Bolivia
3:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
The Center of Applied Sciences and Technology (The COAST), 1109 O, Southport
6:00 pm Tuesday October 6 - Board of Elections Absentee Meeting →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar, 30 Government Center Dr NE, Bolivia
4:00 pm Wednesday October 7 - Kaleidoscope Play & Learn - Southport, NC →
Southport Presbyterian Church, 1025 East Moore Street, Southport
9:30 am Thursday October 8 - Fire Protection Oversight Committee →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar, 3325 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia
6:00 pm - Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting →
Brunswick County, NC Calendar, 30 Government Center Dr NE, Bolivia
6:00 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Southport
- Brunswick Sheriff's Charitable Foundation accepting nonprofit applications (wwaytv3.com)
- 'It's still hard to talk about': Southport Police Chief reflects on shooting one year later (wect.com)
- 3019 Maravella Ct SE Lot 40, Bolivia, NC 28422 (redfin.com)
Oak Island
Carolina Beach
- Carolina Beach receives provisional $3.5M grant for coastal park, event stage (wwaytv3.com)
Ok Bald Head Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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