BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar in Southport. 

Located at 4130 Southport-Supply Road (between Quizno’s Subs and Bojangles'), this is the eighth location for the Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar franchise, with nine more locations to open soon.    

Pictured Left to Right: Rocco Quaranto, Founder; Megan Canny, Chamber Events Coordinator; Wells Struble, Founder; Christi, employee; Jason Nista, Founder; Megan Miller, Franchise owner; Barry Miller, Franchise owner; Erica Miller, Franchise owner; Tracy Miller, Franchise owner; Jason Miller, Franchise owner; Carly, employee; Carol Magnani, Chamber Ambassador; Dallas, employee; Honey Martin, Chamber Ambassador; Nikki, employee; Katelyn, employee; Drew, employee

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A sixth McDonald’s restaurant will soon be built in Brunswick County on US 17 in Supply near the US 211 intersection.

According to the Brunswick County Economic Development Commission, crews broke ground on the fast food restaurant last week.

The new McDonald’s is expected to open March 12, 2013 and will employ about 75 workers.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the Christmas by the Sea Parade Float decorating competition.     

In first place – Gilligan’s Oak Island Christmas by the Oak Island Animal Control complete with a live pelican on loan  from Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter.  

2nd Place – Oak Island Beach Preservation Society.   

3rd Place – Oak Island Beautification Club. 

Judges Award Tied-  Archer Daniels Midland and Walmart of Southport.