BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - A detective with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office died unexpectedly Monday, according to the sheriff's office.

Detective Kyle Jones, 41, was at home when he passed away. The sheriff's office said no foul play is suspected in his death.

Jones was a 19 year veteran of law enforcement. According to the sheriff's office, he served the citizens of Columbus County from 1994-2000, and served Brunswick County from 2000 until his death.

The sheriff's office posted Jones' passing on Facebook Monday night saying, "The BCSO has lost a friend and co-worker tonight and ask that you keep the Jones family and this office in your prayers."

No details regarding a memorial service have been released at this time.

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LELAND, NC (WECT) - Brunswick Forest will be partnering with the New Hanover Regional Medical Center for their annual Health Fair. If you attend, you will be able to take advantage of free health screenings, chair massages, educational materials and information on other health services in the community.

The health fair will take place inside the Fitness and Wellness Center in Leland on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.  

According to the press release, this event is free and open to the public.

For more information about this event contact the Brunswick Forest Fitness and Wellness center at 910-342-2215.

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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released its 2012 health rankings for North Carolina and the results are okay for Brunswick County.

Brunswick County was in the top 50% of healthiest counties in the state coming in at number 47.

The report is based on several factors, including lifespan, exercise habits, medical access and similar factors. 

New Hanover, Wake, Mecklenburg and Durham counties were all among the top 10.

Click here to see the specific details for Brunswick County.

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