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This proclamation closes the following areas in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties: Shallotte River, Holden Beach, Lockwoods Folly River, Lockwoods Folly Inlet Area, and a portion of Myrtle Grove Sound.
Effective Date: Shellfish Temporary Closures effective at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Issued Date: 9/30/2025
Counties Affected: Brunswick and New Hanover