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The Brunswick Islands are made up of a group of narrow, barrier islands in the southeastern corner of North Carolina, located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The area includes over fifty miles of coastline, including some of the finest beaches on the east coast. Because of its temperate climate, the area offers just about any coastal outdoor recreation activity imaginable, year round.

Located between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, the area is close enough to city amenities and activities, while far enough away to offer real laid-back living.

Brunswick County is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For complete information on life in the Brunswick Islands and Brunswick County area, visit our Area Information section or Contact NC Brunswick Islands Life.

Communities

Brunswick County, with approximately 100,000 residents, is made up of eighteen incorporated towns and over sixty other small towns and communities. Shallotte, the county seat, has a population of about 1,500. The area known as the "Brunswick Islands" primarily consists of Bald Head Island, Southport, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, Calabash and, of course, Shallotte.

The Brunswick Islands area is a most popular destination for new residents, and many communities have been developed throughout the county, providing golf, water and other recreational activities for their residents. The beaches are very popular summer vacation spots, while providing a laid-back coastal atmosphere for families and retirees the rest of the year. For complete information on Brunswick County's communities and what they offer, visit our Area Information section or Contact NC Brunswick Islands Life.

Education

The Brunswick County public school system, with a student population exceeding 11,000, includes seventeen schools, and has a student / teacher ratio of approximately 15:1. In addition to the public school system, there are many fine private schools in Brunswick and surrounding counties with grade offerings from pre-kindergarten through high school.

Brunswick Community College, located just north of Shallotte on Highway 17, offers over forty degree, diploma and certificate programs, as well as many continuing education opportunities for those desiring to extend their horizons. And only a short distance away is the University of North Carolina - Wilmington. UNCW offers bachelor's degrees in 52 majors, 35 master's degrees, and doctorate degrees in marine biology and educational leadership. For more information on all Brunswick County area schools & colleges, visit our Area Information section or Contact NC Brunswick Islands Life.

Health

Brunswick Islands and Brunswick County are served by the Brunswick Community Hospital, an acute care hospital located on Highway 17 in the heart of Brunswick County. With a staff of nearly 100 physicians and specialists, 400 employees and 75 volunteers, BCH offers a full range of healthcare services and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Dosher Memorial Hospital, located in Southport, is a 100-bed community hospital with 36 licensed acute (inpatient) beds and 64 licensed skilled nursing center beds. Services provided include cardiopulmonary and respiratory therapy and rehabilitation, general surgery and emergency care.

New Hanover Regional Medical Center, a not-for-profit health care system serving southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina is located in Wilmington. NHRM is a teaching hospital, regional referral center, and Level 2 Trauma Center, and provides a wide range of health care services ranging including cancer, heart and neurosurgical care. Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, in Myrtle Beach, is the only cardiac surgery program in Horry County and is also a designated trauma center.For more information on healthcare in the Brunswick Islands area, visit our visit our Area Information section or Contact NC Brunswick Islands Life.

Arts & Culture

The Brunswick Arts Council, founded in 1981, was formed to inspire and promote appreciation, education, participation and support for a broad range of arts and cultural interests for the benefit of Brunswick County's artists and art related organizations, students and the community at large. BAC hosts many visual, literary and performing arts programs throughout the year, for both children and adults. Venues such as the Odell Williamson Memorial Auditorium at Brunswick Community College and the Brunswick Little Theatre host some of the finest live concerts, plays and performances in the state.

Nearby Wilmington is the home of some of the finest performing arts, visual arts and museums offerings in the state, including many fine cultural opportunities that exist through the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. And the Myrtle Beach area For more information, visit our Area Information section or Contact NC Brunswick Islands Life.

Brunswick County Real Estate

Brunswick County property choices are as diverse as any area of the country. Offerings include historic homes, golf front and beachfront homes and condos, homes and condos overlooking rivers or marshes and more. Prices range from condos in the low $100,000's to single family homes over $1,000,000. No matter where you live in Brunswick County, people are friendly and caring and everything is convenient. And most people relocating from other areas of the country find area property tax rates a pleasant surprise.

Contact NC Brunswick Islands Life to learn more about real estate and properties available in Fayetteville and surrounding communities. You may also visit our Property Search section to view all of the properties currently available through our multiple list service.