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Brunswick County residents are increasingly concerned about flooding due to recent storms and development.

A recent study indicates that flood zones are expanding despite new development.

County leaders are working to address flooding issues through stricter ordinances.

Ever since Hurricane Florence brought catastrophic flooding and other damage to the Cape Fear region, my view of storms and the potential for heavy rainfall has changed.

When Florence hit in 2018, my neighborhood flooded – leaving us stranded for several days. Then, in September 2024, Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 flooded my neighborhood again for about 12 hours. Thankfully, the rising waters didn’t make it into any homes. But not all Brunswick County residents were so lucky.

In today’s cover story,

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