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Brunswick news: investigations, new golf business and housing boom

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February 16, 2026

Brunswick news: investigations, new golf business and housing boom

From golfing to investigations, Brunswick County has had a week of new discoveries and anticipations.

The town of Leland is facing excitement and anger as town hall renovations wrap up and a potential investigation ramps up. Leland officials requested the town attorney research and provide a legal opinion about a situation involving council member Frank Pendleton and a computer purchase.

Let’s get social

For more news about what’s happening in Brunswick County, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrunswickToday.

Investigators at the North Carolina State Board of Elections are also investigation a situation in Brunswick, voter registration applications turned into the county board of elections with missing required voter information or inaccurate information. Here’s the scoop on what’s going on with allegations of misconduct by voter registration drive workers and inaccurate voter registration applications in the state.

While Family Dollar in Leland faces its last days of being open, longtime business owners of storefronts within Clairmont Shopping Center share how staying tucked away from bustling areas has benefitted them for decades.

In southern Brunswick, the Carolina Shores Board of Commissioners turned down a developer’s second proposal to rezone and redevelop the Carolina Shores Golf and Country Club property. However, developers could return with a third proposal since the town’s code of ordinances allows for single-family residential development on the golf course property.

Here we grow again

A family is bringing a new entertainment facility to the county. Net Par Shallotte is a golf simulator and social spot being built in a commercial building near across U.S. 17 from Ashley Furniture in Shallotte. Managers say they plan to open in March. Here are more details about the business and what to expect.

East Lake in Leland is a a master planned development bringing 3,925 single family lots, 693 townhomes and 300 multifamily units across 2,114 acres in the southwest corners of Interstate 140 and U.S. 74/76. New Leaf Builders recently broke ground their Charleston-style community in East Lake with hopes to open in early summer with a model home, along with multiple move-in-ready inventory homes for buyers ready to settle in.

The agenda

County commissioners are meeting today, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a $491,284 contract for preconstruction of the new elementary school to be built on the Jackey’s Creek property and a $99,869.48 budgeted purchase of a compact excavator.

The Grand Strand Area Transportation Study Transportation Advisory Committee meets at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 at the Ocean Isle Beach Town Hall. Discussions include transportation project updates, transportation safety performance targets for the state and crash data.

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Savanna Tenenoff covers Brunswick County for the StarNews. Reach her at stenenoff@usatodayco.com.

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NC Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for July 8, 2026

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10 hours ago

July 9, 2026

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The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from July 8 drawing

12-29-37-43-55, Powerball: 18, Power Play: 4

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 8 drawing

Day: 2-9-0, Fireball: 5

Evening: 7-9-6, Fireball: 6

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 8 drawing

Day: 8-9-6-6, Fireball: 6

Evening: 3-4-8-5, Fireball: 4

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash 5 numbers from July 8 drawing

07-13-19-23-33

Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Double Play numbers from July 8 drawing

01-03-14-18-32

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 8 drawing

16-18-43-48-50, Bonus: 01

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.

For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.

To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:

Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407, 877-625-6886 press #2. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861, 877-625-6886 press #3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604, 877-625-6886 press #4. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834, 877-625-6886 press #5. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405, 877-625-6886 press #6. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.

When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.
Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.

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Damaged Flock camera in North Carolina town sparks online debate over surveillance tech

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20 hours ago

July 8, 2026

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Damaged Flock camera in North Carolina town sparks online debate over surveillance tech

RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. (WLOS) — A damaged Flock Safety camera in Rutherfordton has reignited debate over the use of license plate reader technology, with thousands weighing in online after police shared a photo of the vandalized device.

The Rutherfordton Police Department posted an image of the damaged camera on social media, where the post quickly gained more than 20,000 comments. While some users condemned the vandalism, others praised the person responsible, with comments including “Not all heroes wear capes” and “Give them a medal.”

Local law enforcement officials said there is too much misinformation online about the cameras.

FLOCK CAMERA DAMAGED IN NORTH CAROLINA TOWN, PROMPTING POLICE STATEMENT

“We’re seeing a lot of misconceptions that these cameras collect more data than they actually do,” said Capt. Ryan Bailey with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. “The camera itself is only capturing the vehicle traveling down the road.”

Bailey said Flock cameras do not record video. Instead, they take still images of passing vehicles and capture license plate information. According to the sheriff’s office, those images are automatically deleted after 30 days.

The department also says safeguards are in place to prevent misuse of the system. Deputies are required to enter a case number before searching the database, allowing administrators to audit searches and ensure the technology is being used appropriately.

JULY 8, 2026 – A Flock camera in Rutherford County, North Carolina. (Photo: WLOS Staff)

Despite those protections, opinions among residents remain divided.

“I don’t like that idea at all because of the over-abundance of electronics and interference in our privacy,” Rutherfordton resident Rachel Alexander said.

Others believe the cameras are a valuable investigative tool.

“I have no really negative opinion with them. I think they’re really helpful, especially with criminals and children abductions,” said local homeowner Phyllis Irvine.

POLL: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT FLOCK CAMERAS?

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office says the cameras have also proven useful in locating vulnerable people, including those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other cognitive disabilities who may have gone missing while driving.

Officials say the technology has become an important resource for investigations and emergency response across the county.

Flock cameras cost about $3,500 each. Law enforcement officials say anyone caught intentionally damaging one could face charges.

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North Carolina Republican operative shaping the state’s early voting plans is reassigned

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July 8, 2026

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North Carolina Republican operative shaping the state’s early voting plans is reassigned

North Carolina state Auditor Dave Boliek has reassigned a staffer working on state election preparations following reporting illustrating how the longtime Republican operative was using his position to shape county’s early voting plans.

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