The locals' guide to Oak Island.
Not a beach guide. This is who to call when something breaks, where to pay the bills, what the island is up to this week, and the neighbors' notice board.
The things locals look up.
This week, county and island
Brunswick County notices and meetings so far, checked Oct 10, 2026; each card names its town. Past dates drop off by themselves. Town of Oak Island items are added by hand as we confirm them. For the full calendar, see the Town events page and meeting agendas.
Free pop-up flu vaccine clinics
County Health Services pop-up clinics: Oct 7 Belville (2-5 PM), Oct 8 Supply (10 AM-2 PM), Oct 21 Bolivia (10:30 AM-1 PM); no appointment needed, ages 6 months and up.
Brunswick County
Brunswick County Planning Board meeting
Planning Board meets 4 p.m. Oct 12 (next: Nov 9, 4 p.m.).
Brunswick County
Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting
Meets 6-8 p.m. Oct 13 (next: Nov 10, 6 p.m.).
Brunswick County
In-person early voting, Nov 2026 general election
Early voting runs Thursday Oct 15 through 3 p.m. Saturday Oct 31; the county lists five sites including St. James Town Hall (4140 Southport-Supply Rd) and Brunswick Center at Supply, with hours posted on the county Early Voting page.
Brunswick County Board of Elections (via brunswickcountync.gov)
Brunswick County Commissioners meeting and public hearing on 2027 revaluation
Regular meeting 6 p.m. in Bolivia with a public hearing on the Schedule of Values for the 2027 reappraisal and on hydrant bulk water fee changes; streamed live.
Brunswick County
Last day to request an absentee ballot
Brunswick County calendar lists Oct 20 (5:00 p.m. per county election calendar) as the absentee ballot request deadline for the Nov 3 election.
Brunswick County Board of Elections (via brunswickcountync.gov)
Commissioners consider adopting 2027 Schedule of Values
Board meets at 3 p.m. Nov 2 and is slated to consider adopting the Schedule of Values for the Jan 1, 2027 revaluation.
Brunswick County
Election Day and absentee ballot return deadline
Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; absentee ballots must reach the Board of Elections office by 7:30 p.m.; photo ID required in person.
Brunswick County Board of Elections (via brunswickcountync.gov)
Living here, made easier.
Who to call
98 local plumbers, electricians, roofers, painters, landscapers and more, island first. License details where we could verify them.
Open →Town Hall, taxes & utilities
Who to call, 2026 tax rates, trash zones, permits, storm alerts, power, water and internet.
Open →Island notices
Lost and found, yard sales, your street, and suggest a contractor for the list. Read by a person before it goes up.
Open →Health & pets
The nearest ERs, urgent care hours, local vets, the 24/7 emergency vet, and the dog rules on the beach.
Open →Errands
Walmart, Lowe's, hardware, pharmacy hours, the DMV (tags vs licenses) and the dump.
Open →Reservations
Which Oak Island and Southport restaurants take reservations, and how to book.
Open →Suggestions
Want to see something else here? Know a pro who should be listed? Spot a wrong number? This is the place.
Open →Music & events
Off-season on the island listed first, free summer concerts, and the bigger stages within a drive.
Open →Numbers every local should have
Tap one to call.