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By Shannan Bowen, Star-News, Wilmington, N.C. Jun. 13--As the first wave of baby boomers retires, especially to coastal communities such as Brunswick and New Hanover counties, the demand naturally rises for senior citizens' services and resources.

By Steve Jones, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Apr. 22--A Greensboro developer who wants to build a 60-unit low-income apartment complex behind the Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center near Sunset Beach got a hand Monday from Brunswick County commissioners.

By Kurt Knapek, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Feb. 16--Builders are cracking down on security following a series of thefts from construction trailers and building sites this year.

By Steve Jones, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Feb. 15--Brunswick County officials want to get serious about water conservation, and one of their solutions could strike the wallets of homeowners intent on keeping lawns and gardens moist.