Jo Ann Mathews | Life In Brunswick County

Tragedy to Triumph

Posted by Jo Ann Mathews | Jul 23, 2021 | Around Town, South Brunswick

When a February tornado caused three deaths and left a devastating path of destruction in Ocean Ridge Plantation in Ocean Isle Beach, the community rallied to help the hundreds of residents who were affected.

Teaching Outside the Box

Posted by Jo Ann Mathews | Jun 3, 2021 | Education, South Brunswick

Cedar Grove Middle School teacher Betsy O’Hara Hybrid Remote Teacher of the Year.

Brunswick Forest Road Work

Posted by Jo Ann Mathews | May 20, 2021 | Latest, North Brunswick

A Brunswick Forest road project set to begin in June will inconvenience residents this summer but ultimately provide a safer neighborhood traffic pattern.

Rising Star

Posted by Jo Ann Mathews | May 12, 2021 | North Brunswick, People

Leland resident Happy Stalnaker, aka Hillbilly Wayne, has released a new album that reflects his experiences in West Virginia and southeastern North Carolina.