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.
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)
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)
Deadline for provisional voters to show acceptable ID
Deadline Nov 10; canvass (official results) is Friday Nov 13 at 11 a.m.
Brunswick County Board of Elections (via brunswickcountync.gov)
Veterans Day: county convenience centers closed
Convenience centers closed Wed Nov 11 and reopen Fri Nov 13; county offices and libraries closed; curbside trash and recycling on regular schedule; landfill open.
Brunswick County
Thanksgiving trash, landfill and convenience center changes
No curbside collection Thu Nov 26; Thursday routes are serviced Saturday Nov 28; landfill and convenience centers closed Nov 26 and reopen Nov 27; county offices closed Nov 26–27 and libraries through Nov 28; GFL Environmental 910-253-4177.
Brunswick County Solid Waste holiday schedule
Atlantic hurricane season ends
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to Nov 30. Brunswick County points residents to ReadyBrunswick alerts and its hurricane page.
Brunswick County Emergency Management
2026 property tax bills payable without interest through Jan 5, 2027
Bills were due Sept 1 and are payable without interest through January 5, 2027; Tax Office 910-253-2829.
Brunswick County Tax Office
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.