Brunswick, NC

Located just four miles outside Whiteville in Columbus County, Brunswick offers a quiet, relaxed pace of life in southeastern North Carolina. The town got its start in the 1920s around the local timber industry and has since evolved into a close-knit rural community. Residential streets spread out from a compact center, giving residents plenty of space, tree-lined yards, and a welcoming neighborhood feel where people still wave as you drive by.

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Day-to-day life here is simple and easygoing, anchored by Town Hall on Poplar Street and local gathering spots. Residents come together throughout the year for favorite community traditions, including a Fourth of July fireworks celebration and an annual fall festival. With Whiteville right next door for shopping, dining, and healthcare, Brunswick provides a calm, affordable home base in the Carolina coastal plains.