Tourism Billboards Will
Target Raleigh Area
BY IIOLLY KICIIARDS, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
South Brunswick Islands Chamber Of Commerce
I -list week, I attended a meeting of North Carolina's Coast Host orga
nization. Coast Host has been in placc for six years and we've been
members for the past live years.
Its mission is to promote tourism from the Outer Banks to the South
Brunswick Islands. It is a united effort with its mem
bership consisting of a well balanced mix of cham
bers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus
and the private sector.
Through Coast Host I'll be working the Travel,
S|H>rts and Boat Show in Cincinnati, Ohio this
January. Along with me will be representatives from
the Outer Banks, Carteret County and Craven
County. We'll all be pushing tourism for North Caro
lina's Coast.
The same concept goes for our chamber. We want ' ~~ ""
people to vacation in the South Brunswick Islands. RICHARDS
We need tourism dollars in our economy. Our beaches and towns must
remain united in our effort to promote our area. Let's face it, tourism has
a definite effect on all of our pockctbooks.
Our billboard campaign is just one example of our beaches working
together. The Brunswick County Travel Package and our three beaches
arc running billboards for the next eight months around the Raleigh
Iti-lllini
For that reason we will be targeting the Raleigh market very heavily
this year. We have several things planned for this winter and spring.
Weekly, I'll keep you informed about exciting upcoming events as they
arc occurring. Remember, a united effort means more money.
Speaking of money, congratulations to Barbara Holden of Shallotte
for winning Sl(X) in our seasonal drawing for Hometown Holidays. This
week's the last week for the cash!
Also, congratulations to Shallotte Marine for winning the "Best
Decorated Storefront" contcst.
If you get a chance, see their decorations. They arc unique, creative
and truly a work of art.
BAROMETER ON THE FCONOMY
Employment Situation Worsens
Employment fell 3.7 in
Brunswick Counly between Septem
ber and October, according to the
Barometer On I he Local Economy
prepared monthly by the Center for
Business and Economics Services at
the University of North Carolina at
Wilmington. Unemployment in the
county rose 9.8 percent during the
same time period, to a rate of 12.9
percent.
In October statistics indicate
16,960 people working, compared to
16,836 a year earlier and 17,588 a
month earlier.
The October 1991 employment
level was 0.7 percent above the
October 1990 level.
ITie Octobcr 1991 unemployment
level was 67.3 percent above the
(Xtobcr 1990 level. The October
I9'>l unemployment rate for the
county of 12.9 percent was above
both the September 1991 and
October 1990 rates of 11.5 percent
and 8.2 percent respectively.
Registrations Up
New vehicle registrations rose 7.8
percent in Brunswick County be
tween September and October 1991,
with 138 registered compared to 128
the previous month.
The October 1991 level was 12.1
percent that of October a year ago,
when 157 new vehicles were regis
tered.
And, for the year ending October
1991, new vehicle registrations
(1,735) were 15.8 percent below
those for the 12-month period that
ended October 1990(2,061).
Retail sales data was not provided
with the latest Barometer.
There's a whole new world of savings and financial
options out there. Our experienced personnel will steer
you right and help you weather unexpected storms.
They'll lead you through the unfamiliar waters of these
services:
?Interest-earning checking
?Savings accounts
?Certificates of Deposit
?Direct Deposit
?Home mortgages
?Home improvement loans
?Drive-up facilities
?Consumer loans
?Safety deposit boxes
?Traveler's checks
?Investment counseling
?IRAs
Don't set off by yourself. Set sail into our offices today.
Milt Kjmc
LENDER
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SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION **
?Southport *Leland *Shallotte 'Calabash 'Long Beach t
457-5246 371-6546 754-4371 579-3595 278-6022.
County Inspects Food, Lodging Businesses
Environmental hcallh officers in
Brunswick County inspected 68
restaurants, as well as other food
service and lodging facilities during
the month of November.
Sanitation grades for restaurants
anil food or drink stands arc based
on a system of scoring for which an
"A" is given to scores of 90 percent
or higher, a "B" to scores of at least
HO percent but less than 90 percent,
and a "C" to scores of at least 70
percent but lower than 80 percent
The permit would be revoked for
any establishment that receives a
score of less than 70 percent.
The following grades were issued
in November:
Restaurants: Beach Country,
Shallotte, 95.5; Becky's Restaurant,
Ash, 96.5; Blue Water Point Cafe,
l.ong Beach, inactive; Bricklanding
Plantation "19th" Hole, Ocean Isle
/Seaside, 91; Bricrwood Golf
Course, Shallotte. 94; Brill's Grill,
Holdcn Bcach Causeway, 94.5;
Brunswick County Bowling Center,
Shallotte, 92.5; Burger King, Shal
lotte, 93; Capt. Louie's, Calabash,
95; Captain John's, Calabash, 91;
Carolina Shores Snack Bar; The
Chart House Restaurant, Souihport,
86.5; Cindy's of Fisherman Cove.
Supply, permit issued; Cougar Pit
Stop/Boswell's Gas and Grocery,
Boiling Spring Lakes, 95; Country
Cookery. Calabash, 96; Country
Corner Restaurant. Lclaml, 96.5;
Docksidc, Calabash, 92.5; Dos Ami
gos, Ocean Isle Heath, inactive:
Dullcrs Restaurant and Lounge,
Long Bcach, peniiu issued; Fastside
Restaurant, Calabash, inactive.
Also, F.lla's Seafood Restauranl,
Calabash, 91; Family House Rest
aurant, Shalloite, 95.5; Fisherman's
Wharf, Seaside, 90; Folly's, Supply,
95; Ginny's Chicken House, Holden
Bcach, 74.5; Hall -Time Sports Bar.
Lcland, 94; Harborside Restaurant.
Southport, permit issued; Herman's
Diner, Shalloite, 92.5; Holden Beach
Pier and Cirill, Holden Beach, (xt;
Hughes Marina, Shalloite Point, XI;
Island Grill, Sunset Beach, 90.5;
The Islander Restaurant, Shalloite.
91; Joe's Barbeque, Shalloite, 9.V5;
Jones-Byrd Clubhouse. Sea Trail
Plantation, 84.5; Jose's Mexican
Restauranl and Cantina, South|xirt.
80; Kopp's Kwik Slop, Bolivia. '>2:
Kountry Kitchen, Long Beach, 94;
Lee's Petroleum and Auto, Lcland.
95.5; Long Beach Pier and Rest
aurant, Long Bcach, 91.5; Maco
Truckstop, Maco-N.C. 87, 91 .
And, Margie's Restaurant and
Waflle House, Long Beach, 96.5;
Market Express, Shallolie, 90; Max
ton's Restaurant, Vamamtown, 96.5;
McDonald's, Shalloite, 93.5; Mm
uteman Fwxl Mart, Seaside Pla/a,
91.5; Niblick's, Sunset Beach, 98;
Ocean Isle Pier and Pavilion, Ocean
Isle Beach, inactive; 1 he Original ot
Calabash. Calabash, inactive; Oyster
I Jay (jolt 1 inks. Sunset Beach, 93.5;
The Pharmacy. Si)Uth|H)it, X2.5; |'ir
ale's Cove, Yaupon Beach. 75. .V,
(Juaricrdcck Restaurant, Supply,
KX.5; Ouick & Fasy, near ilolden
Beach, 92; Riverside at Calabash.
Calabash. l>4.5; Sandliddler, South
|x>rt, 94; Saiulpi|K'r Resuiuratit.
ShalUitle. 90.5; Senior Citi/eti
Nutrition Site, I eland. '>2; Senior
Citizen Nutrition Site. Southpori.
92.5; Sheila's Cotiniiv Kitchen.
Calabash. 94.5
Also. Ship's ( 'handler Restaurant.
Soulh|x>rt, 94.5; Sim ley's Burner -
house, Leland, H2; Si//lin' Suloin
Steakhouse, Shallotte. lH,5; Suiisei
Beach f ishing I'ier, Sunset Beach,
inactive; Sunset Surl & Soda
Shoppe, Sunset Beach, (>6; Ihomas
Restaurani. ( 'alakish, 95; I lie I urlle
Calc, Soutlipori. inactive; Village
Mart Restaurant, Shallotte. inactive
Wilson's Deli and Bakery. South -
port, 92; Y 's Calc, Soutli|x>rl, '> 1 .5.
Fond Stands: Coastal Beverage.
Calabash, 92.5; Corner Store, Ash.
91; I) <fc J Mini Marl, l.eland. 90.5;
Han-dee Hugo's, Soulhport, X2;
Handce Hugo's, Shallotte, 90.5;
Han-dee Hugo's, Shallotte bypass,
U.S. 17, 91.5; Holdcn Beach
General Store. Holden Beach, 95.5;
Jones-Byrd Snack Bar, Sunset
Bcach, 92; Kim's Orienuil Food,
Lcland. 93; Long's General Store.
Ash. ( kean Harbour (Soil
Links Hallway House, Ocean Isle
Beach. 91.5; Hie IVarl Coll Links
Hallway House. Calabash. K>.5;
Kc oil's Country Sioie, l.onguood.
96; Shaikey's Den. Ocean Isle
Beach, inactive; SouthUumd Snack
Shack, Bolivia, 92; Wilson's "X
IX'li. l.elaiul. 9?. 5; Wimpy 's, Sli.il
lolle, X\5.
Meal Markets: Beach Mail Meal
Market. HoKlcn Beach, inactive;
I -'ood Lion, South|H)M. 9v l-ood
Lion. Shallotte, 93; I cod I ion.
Seaside Pla/a.9<.5; Hill's ( >. Meat
Markel, Shallotte, '?(>. Hill's Co
Meat Market. I eland. S<i v ( >.
Isle Super Market, Ocean I K
Beach. 91.5; Wilson's. Soutlip<>!
90.5; Wilson's. I eland. l>.\
I'uhlic School Lunch looms:
Lincoln Primary, 94; Cnion 1'iiinai ,
94; Waccantaw Elementary. 9C
Residential Care: Mr. and Mi
lames Byrd, -0; Robert Janeda. I:
Mary Louise McMillan, -5.
Rest Nursing Homes: Buinswi,-.
Village, Shallotle, 90.
Mobile L'nits: Denny's Cale.
Shallotte. permit issued.
Lodging: (i <S; Ci Motel. Bolivia.
95; Sportsman's Inn Motel. Long
Bcach, inactive.
Day Care: Longwood Head Stall
Center, Long wood, -1; Northwest
Head Start. Northwest, -4.
Building Permit Activity Stays Up
Figures indicate that new con
struction remained up for a sccond
consccutivc month in Brunswick
County during November.
Building permits for more than
S2.4 million in new construction
were issued in November by the
Brunswick County Building Inspec
tion Department. Previous values
have included SI. 8 million lor con
struction in September and S4.4 mil
lion in October.
In November, seven permits for
SI. 2 million in value were issued for
commercial development, compared
to a value of S3 million in commer
cial dcvcloment in October.
In 1991, permits lor more than
S27.2 million in construction have
been issued by the county depart
ment. which doesn't include munici
palities that do their own permitting.
Of that amount, SI 3.7 million is for
commercial and S9.9 million for
homes.
Permits for 16 single-family
homes were issued last month for
$968,198 in value along with seven
commercial permits for SI, 262, 144.
Also issued were the following
permits: eight for additions,
SI 3 1,504; two for garages, S24.300;
one for decks and porches, $25,960;
66 mobile home permits; and 12
signs for $36,(XK).
Permits issued included: building,
133; electrical, 105; plumbing, 15;
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Holiday Schedule
Garbage pickup for residences in the lown of
Shallotte will switch from Wednesday to
Thursday for Christmas and New Year's.
Garbage will be picked up on Dec. 26 and
Jan. 2, rather than the Wednesday dates.
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