BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Some Brunswick County leaders are concerned about the possibility of Myrtle Beach's Metropolitan Planning Organization reaching into North Carolina.

One of the biggest concerns, for some County Commissioners, is the lack of information they are getting from North Carolina.

"The problem is we're trying to get information from North Carolina," says Commissioner Marty Cooke, "That information doesn't seem to be as forthcoming. We'd like to have more clarity as far as what the overall perspective would be, so we could come up with a balanced perspective on the ultimate decision."

Cooke says the ultimate approval of transportation projects in some areas would go before the planning organization.

He wants to make sure Brunswick County is heard on projects in North Carolina.

Commissioners will discuss this at an upcoming meeting.

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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The third annual Cape Fear Flounder Classic will be held at the Southport Marina on Saturday, July 28.

This event is organized as a fundraiser for the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. Following the prize structure of the Chamber’s very popular U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament, the all-cash guaranteed prizes total $5,300.

Captain Adam Sellers and Crew: Michael Lynn Sellers and Wes Knox, from Bolivia, aboard “Magic Stik” cashed in last year and took home $3,147 for a 6.5-pound flounder.

The entry fee for the Cape Fear Flounder Classic is $100 per boat, with an optional $50 TWT. Tournament participation will be limited to boats and all fish must be taken on a rod and reel. No check-out. No boundaries, with the exception of restricted areas such as Sunny Point and the Progress Energy intake wall. 

Registration for the Cape Fear Flounder Classic will be held at the Chamber Office, located at 4433 Long Beach Road, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. from July 16-27. There will be additional registration on Friday, July 27 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Southport Marina.