North Carolina Brunswick County
Sunset Beach
A town in Brunswick County, North Carolina — population 4,172 as of 2020.
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News around Brunswick County
Carolina Journal
1 hour agoThe North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and a Brunswick County developer are battling at the state’s highest court over the impact of a delayed stormwater permit.
Government & Civic
Economic development veteran Mike Malone notes value of statewide competitiveness
Mike Malone, partner at Shallotte, N.C.-based economic development firm Economic Leadership, said cities, counties, and states compete to retain and attract residents and businesses. The firm recently worked with the...
Local Business
Coastal Review
September 24Bridge maintenance closes one lane of U.S. 74/76 near Leland
Maintenance on a bridge spanning a creek along U.S. 74/76 in Brunswick County is expected to keep one lane of the well-traveled highway closed through mid-October.
Transportation
Coastal Review
September 21Holden Beach Police investigate vandalized loggerhead nest
Punishment for the suspected crime that occurred Friday night carries a maximum penalty of a $50,000 fine and possible jail time.
Public Safety
Coastal Review
September 15Free Cleanup Week in Brunswick County Sept. 21-26
Brunswick County property owners and residents can dispose of all materials, except for regular household trash and hazardous waste, free of charge during Free Cleanup Week.
Government & Civic
Coastal Review
September 14Chemours deal largest ever in NC; advocates say it’s too little
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson announced the settlement Thursday. Environmental advocates say the deal doesn’t go far enough.
GeneralIn and around Sunset Beach
See & do
- Bird Island State Reserve
- Byrd Course at Sea Trail
- Coastal Pilates
- Ingram Planetarium
- Pier At Sunset Beach
Eat, drink & stay
- 55 Bistro Bar at Sea Trail Golf Resort & Sunset Slice
- Aromas At The Beach
- Blue Marlin Retreat
- Fibber McGees
- Brew32
Shops & services
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Sunset Beach by the numbers
- Area
- 6.97 sq mi (18.05 km²), 0.92 sq mi water
- Median age
- 69.1
- Households
- 2,381
- Persons per household
- 1.8
- Median household income
- $81,976
- Median house value
- $410,900
- Office
- TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
- Address
- 700 SUNSET BLVD N, SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468