Chipotle eyes Leland, plus upcoming road projects

Jamey Cross, Wilmington StarNews

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My younger brother could probably eat Chipotle for every meal. While we were home for the holidays, he drove from our hometown of Asheboro (where a Chipotle is currently under construction) to High Point, Greensboro or Winston-Salem multiple times for the coveted burrito.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is eyeing Leland for its next location.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is eyeing Leland for its next location.

Brunswick County residents who have made similar trips to Wilmington (which has two Chipotle locations) and back to eat at the Mexican chain could soon get their burritos, bowls, quesadillas and more in Leland. Preliminary plans indicate the nationwide chain is considering Brunswick Forest for its first location in the county. Here's what to know.

Thanks for starting your week with us. Here's the latest in Brunswick County news.

Here we grow again

In other development news, Brunswick County has moved its Utility Billing Division to a new home: a former bank site on Old Ocean Highway that previously operated as a BB&T (now called Truist). Here's what to know about the change and how you'll be impacted.

The Brunswick County Utility Billing Division has moved to a new home.
The Brunswick County Utility Billing Division has moved to a new home.

Needed beach improvements in Bald Head Island mean the village is considering another bond. Renee Spencer has the story.

The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will see various closures across the next several months due to a preservation project. Once that project is complete, another road project will begin impacting Brunswick County. Here's what to know.

Traffic travels across the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Thursday night Jan. 11, 2024 as crews close the right lanes going in and out of town to traffic. Workers will be preparing the bridge for repairs from 7pm until 5am nightly as they gear up to make repairs to the bridge over the next few months. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
Traffic travels across the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Thursday night Jan. 11, 2024 as crews close the right lanes going in and out of town to traffic. Workers will be preparing the bridge for repairs from 7pm until 5am nightly as they gear up to make repairs to the bridge over the next few months. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS

Remembering George Beatty Jr.

George Beatty Jr. was passionate about educating others about the importance of rice harvesting in Brunswick County by celebrating that aspect of the county's history . The N.C. Rice Festival -- with Beatty as the chair of its board of directors -- did just that.

Beatty died in December, but festival officials are determined to carry his legacy on. Here's the story.

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Jamey Cross covers Brunswick County for the StarNews. Reach her at jbcross@gannett.com or message her on Twitter/X @jameybcross.

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