A ongoing budget battle and limiting residential development

Hello and welcome to the Brunswick Today newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Jamey Cross.

When then-President Barack Obama visited my college campus in October 2016 campaigning for Hillary Clinton, I waited in line for hours with thousands of students across the political spectrum. It was the first time I would see a president in person.

The second, and only other, time I've seen a president in person was when former President Donald Trump visited Wilmington in 2022. Had an unexpected thunderstorm not prevented Trump's plane from landing in town as planned on April 20, I would have added another occurrence to my running tally.

Trump assured the thousands there to see him that day that he would reschedule. Here's over coverage of the would-have-been rally.

Thanks for starting your week with us. Let's see the latest in Brunswick County happenings.

Here we grow again

Leaders in Brunswick County’s fastest-growing town are looking to better utilize commercial land by restricting residential use and prioritizing businesses. Here's what to know about Leland's move to limit residential development in some areas.

The old Brunswick Community Hospital in Supply will soon be renovated into a rehabilitation center, after ceasing operations in 2011 and sitting vacant for years. Here's what we know about the plans.

The agenda

Leland Town Council will meet this week to hold a public hearing for the 2024-25 budget, expected to once again hear community concerns over the property tax rate increase proposed for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Leland Town Hall. Here's the latest on the ongoing battle.

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This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Brunswick Today Newsletter