Sand mine proposed for Brunswick County, contingent on rezoning request
A Brunswick County landowner, along with a concrete contractor, seek to establish a sand mine along N.C. Highway 211 near Oak Island. The mine could fuel construction activities in nearby St. James. (Port City Daily photo/Johanna Ferebee) BRUNSWICK COUNTY—With the hopes of creating a sand mine that can fuel the needs of surrounding developments, a Brunswick County property owner is asking to rezone a portion of his 242-acre property north of Oak Island. Jason Smith owns the rural land, which is currently vacant and bisected by N.C. Highway 211. He said Randy Hardee approached him about bu...