BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Brunswick County landfill will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24 and 25, along with Tuesday, Jan. 1 for the holidays, according to the county's website.

The county convenience sites will be closed on Monday only.

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OAK ISLAND, NC (WECT) – The Town of Oak Island is gearing up for its weekly farmer’s market.

People can come out and shop every Monday from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. It begins in July and will end in September.

The market will be held directly behind town hall on the soccer fields at the corner of SE 46th Street and E. Dolphin Drive.

Most days the market’s vendors will offer locally grown vegetables and fresh seafood, including shrimp, fish and crabs. Other regular vendors will offer homemade cakes, breads, brownies, honey and more. 

If you’re not looking for food, you’re in luck. Local artists and crafters will sell their handmade items, such as paintings, jewelry and crafts.

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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A new version of last year’s Shop to the Beat has been planned by the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce for the summer of 2012.

Southport Beat will transform the evenings in Southport to a festive and exciting atmosphere on the third Friday of each month from June through September. 

Southport Beat will have a broad range of entertainment and music available for visitors and residents to enjoy in Franklin Square Park. Entertainment appealing to children will be located in Keziah Park from 5 until 8 p.m. This will provide easy access to the entertainment and more audience for the performers.

While the entertainment will be located in the parks, the action will be city-wide as participating shops and restaurants will be open, and rocking and rolling in their own way.

Mark your calendars and join in Southport Beat on June 15, July 20, August 17 and September 21.