BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee and Brunswick County Schools’ Career Ready program coordinated a Job Shadow Day on February 6, 2013, and 56 juniors and seniors from South Brunswick High School applied to participate.

The students attended an orientation session, job shadowed for the day, and then provided a post report about the experience.  Job shadowing is an excellent opportunity for students to explore careers in which they have expressed an interest, and is offered at each of the Brunswick County high schools.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Jonas Creek Tuesday.

Jonas Creek is a neighborhood that blends the historic charm of Southport with the tranquil beauty of the natural coastal environment.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Low Income Energy Assistance Program will open to the general public in Brunswick County Friday.

According to a spokesperson for the county, the application period is Feb. 1 – March 31 with no age restrictions.

Residents can apply 8:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. at social services in building B, adult services section. Be sure to sign in at the annex building at the government complex.

Families must meet all of the following:

1. Household must meet an income test.
2. Household must be responsible for its heating bills.
3. Household cannot have resources over $2,200.
4. The household must include a U.S. citizen or an eligible alien.

Call (910) 253-2993 with any questions.

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