BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Corning Credit Union broke ground Wednesday in Leland at the site of its new location, according to a Corning spokesperson.

The new site is on U.S. Hwy. 17 in the Waterford Village development. Construction will start within the next month, and the new branch will likely open by the end of the year.

The branch will replace the credit union in the Logan Homes Building at 60 Gregory Road, which is a smaller space. The new space will include a large lobby, multiple drive-thru lanes and a drive-thru ATM.

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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A public forum will take place soon for Brunswick County businessmen and women are asked to share their opinions on how the county can become a better place to do business, according to an event organizer.

Participants will also share issues and challenges they have faced and offer potential solutions.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The annual Brunswick Forest Duathlon will take place this year on Sunday, May 19 at 8 a.m., according to a Facebook page for the event.

The race will include a 5K run, 16-mile bike ride and a 2-mile run through the grounds of Brunswick Forest. Two person teams are welcome to register.

The event will reportedly benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training group.