Local Resources
This comprehensive directory of Brunswick County resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about our beautiful coastal area. Whether you decide to purchase a charming beach cottage on Oak Island, a home in Southport only minutes away from the convergence of the majestic Cape Fear River, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Intracoastal Waterway, a lakefront home in Boiling Spring Lakes, or property in any one of the wonderful cities and towns here in Brunswick County, the resources in this directory are sure to make you feel at home.
Welcome to Brunswick County!
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Local Government - Our compilation of local town and city websites. Updated frequently!
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Brunswick County - This governmental web site will give you an overview of this corner of southeastern coastal North Carolina (Brunswick County). It includes the Registrar of Deeds, a Tax Record Search, Zoning Ordinances, Tax Information, Legal Notices, and much, much more.
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State Port Pilot - This weekly newspaper has a great real estate section that showcases all of Brunswick County. We have discovered that potential buyers like you become more easily acclimated to a new community if given the opportunity to learn about the community before moving. A good way to do this is to read the local paper. We can arrange for you to receive issues of the State Port Pilot absolutely free!
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Southport/Oak Island Chamber of Commerce - This is the website of the Southport/Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, and it's located in Southport. The chamber is very active throughout the year, hosting very popular fishing tournaments and the North Carolina Fourth of July festival and parade.
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Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce - The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce is located in Shallotte, and it sponsors events such as the North Carolina Oyster Festival. It offers quite a bit of information about Brunswick County.
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Community Information and Profiles - Free community profiles for all of the cities and towns in Brunswick County.
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Bald Head Island Ferry -- Summer Schedule - The summer schedule for the Bald Head Island ferry. Effective from March 3 until November 30.
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Bald Head Island Ferry -- Winter Schedule - The Bald Head Island ferry Winter Schedule. Effective from December 1 to February 28.
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Southport : Fort Fisher Ferry - Schedule for the Southport:Fort Fisher ferry.
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| Southport/Oak Island Parks & Recreation - A spreadsheet of all the most popular parks, recreation areas, and boat ramps in the Southport/Oak Island area. | |
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Local Weather - Straight from www.WeatherUnderground.com, the most reliable weather site on the internet. Immediate weather information for Southport, a 5-day forecast, and nearby conditions... all on one page!
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AARP Magazine - So you've retired. Now what? AARP Magazine Online is bursting with great ideas and thorough articles for the active adult.
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| ElderCare - A website dealing primarily with health and care-giving issues. Especially relevant to baby boomers moving to this area who would like to see available options for parental care. | |
| Retirement Planning - This MSN-sponsored website offers reliable advice for those either planning retirement or making the most of their current retirement. | |
| Social Security Retirement Planner - The official website of the Social Security Administration. Provides detailed information about Social Security retirement benefits under current law and points out possible considerations for the future. | |
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| Oak Island Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
Change of Address Form - Don't have time to stop by the Post Office before you move to the beautiful North Carolina coast? No problem! You and your family can now fill out Change of Address forms online. Just click here to link to the USPS's Change of Address Form.
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| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
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| Brunswick County Schools - All the pertinent information that you want regarding the schools in the towns and areas that interest you. | |
| NC Board of Education - This official site of the North Carolina Board of Education is an extremely informative website centering on North Carolina's public school system. | |
School Information and Reports - Free profiles of all Brunswick County schools.
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| First-Time Homeowners - A link to the IRS's "Tax Information for First-Time Homeowners" web page. | |
| Homeowner Deductions Information - Frequently asked tax questions and answers. | |
| Reporting Moving Experiences - This page on the IRS's website provides a wealth of information regarding moving expenses. | |
| Section 1031 Exchanges - Real estate tax tips from the IRS about like-kind exchanges. | |
| Selling Your Home - IRS information regarding the sale of your home. | |
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Directions to Our Area - Need directions to our fabulous coastal area? No problem! Just click on this MapQuest link and type in your starting address.
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Google Maps - Click this link to see a Google Map of this area. Google Maps is one of the easiest map sites to manuever, so feel free to zoom in, zoom out, or search for other locations in our area, such as Bald Head Island or Shallotte.
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