Town of Sunset Beach

08/28/2026

Please see below for updates regarding the street lights project:

08/28/2026

8:15am 8/28/26:

This is a preliminary notification that there has been an unscheduled water main break, outage, or interruption of water service in the area of 427 28th Street, Sunset Beach. It is not currently known how many customers or what total area this will affect. Utility staff are currently evaluating the situation and will provide more information as soon as it is available.

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

The Market in the Park is canceled this week due to the weather. See you next week!!

08/24/2026

WE’RE HIRING: Full-Time Firefighter / MR

Town of Sunset Beach Fire Department

Date Posted: August 10th, 2026
Starting Salary: $53,560.00 – $56,238.00 (Depending on qualifications)
Deadline: Open until filled

Position Overview

The Town of Sunset Beach is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time Firefighter / Medical Responder (MR) position. This position is open to anyone who is currently certified—or able to obtain reciprocity in North Carolina—as a Firefighter 2 and Medical Responder.

Work Schedule: 48 hours on, 96 hours off

Position Objectives

Performs specialized fire suppression, emergency medical services, water rescue, fire prevention, community risk reduction, and other related department operations as required to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Sunset Beach Fire Department.

Desirable Training & Experience

NC EMT certification
NC Firefighter 2 certification
NIMS 100, 200, and 700
North Carolina Class B (Non-CDL) driver’s license
NC Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD)
NC Driver/Operator (Aerials and Pumps)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to Deputy Chief Joseph Adams:

By Email: [email protected]
By Mail:
Sunset Beach Fire Department
Attn: Deputy Chief Joseph Adams
102 Shoreline Dr. W
Sunset Beach, NC 28468

The Town of Sunset Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

08/19/2026

The Tree Board will hold a Special Meeting to hear a presentation from Davey Resource Group on conducting a public tree survey at 1:30pm on September 2, 2026. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers.

The public may attend in person or view the meetings live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

Agendas are available on the Town website: https://sunsetbeachnc.gov/agendas-minutes

08/19/2026

08.19.2026 - System Pressure Advisory – Eastwood Park Road / Sea Trail, Sunset Beach

PWS ID No. NC-04-10045

The water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities along Eastwood Park Road, Sea Trail located at:

Eastwood Park Road (addresses: 627, 631, 633, 635, 637)
are experiencing periods of low water pressure and outages caused by a water main break. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increase the potential for back-siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.

Until further notice, Brunswick County Public Utilities and the NC Division of Water Resources advise consumers to boil all water or use bottled water for human consumption. Consumption includes drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation. Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

Approximately five (5) connections have been affected. Affected customers will be notified by door hangers, Utilities News Flash, and ReadyBrunswick. These are residential connections.

This advisory will remain in effect until further written notification is issued. Brunswick County will provide additional information when this advisory is lifted.

For additional questions, please call:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm: (910) 253-2657
After Hours or Holidays: (910) 755-7921, (910) 371-3490, or (910) 454-0512

View updates through Utilities Newsflash: https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/869

Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this period.

This advisory has been issued on 08.19.2026 by Adam Sellers of Brunswick County Public Utilities.

08/19/2026

The Sunset Sound Waves Concert is on for tonight! Come out to see the Pink Slips at the Town Park from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..

We will have a number of vendors present, but please note, Makai will not be there so we will not have beer for sale.

Send a message to learn more

08/19/2026

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – SUNSET BEACH

The Town of Sunset Beach is aware of a power outage affecting portions of our community today. The electric utility has been notified and is working to address the outage and restore service.

At this time, the Town has not received confirmed information regarding the cause of the outage or a specific estimated restoration time. We will continue to monitor the situation and share additional information as it becomes available.

Residents are reminded to use caution at intersections where traffic signals may not be operating. If a traffic signal is out, please treat the intersection as a four-way stop unless directed otherwise by law enforcement.

For the most current information regarding your individual electric service, please check with your electric utility.

Thank you for your patience while service is being restored.

08/18/2026

Fire Fees Update🚒🔥

*Questions or concerns about fire fees should be directed to the Fire Fee Committee (contact info listed below). They should not be forwarded to Town Hall or Town Council.*

Residents and property owners: Please be advised of approved fire protection fee adjustments for the 2026–2027 fiscal year following
action by the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners.

The approved 25% fire protection fee increase for FY 2026–2027 is intended to sustain fire department operations, reduce reliance on Town property taxpayers, and apply fee adjustments consistently across affected property classifications.

Read the full release on our website: https://sunsetbeachnc.gov/public-hearing

Fire Fee Committee:
• Sunset Beach Fire Chief Richard Childres
[email protected], 910-579-2456

• Sunset Beach Mayor Shannon Phillips
[email protected] , 864-219-8810

• Brunswick County Commissioner Randy Thompson
[email protected], 910-253-2017

• Sunset Beach Firefighter Peter Larkin
[email protected] , 443-994-4242

• Sunset Beach citizen Dr. G.H. Vaughan
[email protected]

• Brunswick County Fire Administrator Malcolm Smith
[email protected], 910-470-0423