Brunswick County appoints new planning board member as growth pressures mount

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — Brunswick County commissioners have appointed a new member to the county’s planning board as officials continue to grapple with rapid growth and development challenges.

Commissioners on Monday selected Travis Cruse for the District 4 seat among a pool of candidates. The appointment comes as the county seeks to fill another vacancy left by Jim Board, who resigned last month citing frustration with the board’s limited authority over development decisions.

Commissioner Mike Forte said he understands concerns from residents and officials about the pace of growth…

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