Hello and welcome to the Brunswick Today newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Jamey Cross.
The Fourth of July, for me, marks the middle of summer. This year, it feels like the first weeks of summer leading up to the holiday have flown by. But, I'm sure that just means the weeks after will go even faster.
Whether you celebrate by way of a backyard cookout, a day at the beach or at the N.C. 4th of July Festival in Southport, I hope you have a happy, safe holiday.
Since 1972, Southport has hosted the state’s official Independence Day celebration , the N.C. 4th of July Festival, which encompasses several days of events, including an arts and crafts fair, a naturalization ceremony, a salute to veterans, a 90-minute parade, two fireworks shows and more. If you're heading to the festival, we have all the details on the week's events here .
Thanks for starting your week with us. Here's the latest in Brunswick County news.
Here we grow again
Leland will see another hotel by 2026, a Wilmington-based property management company announced recently. While the exact brand is currently unknown, the hotel will likely be a Hilton franchise. Here are the details .
Walmart is officially set to build its fourth Brunswick County location. Here's the latest on the development , plus an update on another national name slated for the area.
Getting to know Wayne Berry
Wayne Berry is known as the “Godfather” of the N.C. 4th of July Festival. He's quick to acknowledge the festival's other leaders, but StarNews Community Engagement Editor Renee Spencer has the story about how he got the title here .
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This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Brunswick Today Newsletter: Celebrating the 4th, plus the latest in commercial development
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