2026 - BC NEWS & DOLLAR-SAVER

Historic Winter Storm Delivers Rare Double‑Digit Snowfall Across Brunswick and Columbus Counties

February 2, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Single‑digit temperatures and coastal snow bands create once‑in‑a‑generation event By BCNews Staff Writer A powerful winter storm swept across southeastern North Carolina from January 31 through February 1, delivering some of the heaviest snowfall the […]

Leland Closes All Town Facilities Monday Due to Winter Weather

February 1, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Officials urge residents to stay off roads as icy conditions persist The Town of Leland will close all Town facilities on Monday, February 2 as winter weather continues to create hazardous travel conditions across the […]

Brunswick County Closes Government Offices Monday Due to Winter Storm Gianna

February 1, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Courthouse and Board meeting canceled; landfill, parks, libraries also shut down BOLIVIA, NC — Brunswick County Government will close all offices and facilities on Monday, February 2, 2026, as Winter Storm Gianna continues to create […]

Southeastern Community College to Remain Closed Monday, February 2

February 1, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Due to inclement weather, Southeastern Community College will remain closed and will conduct remote work and instruction where possible on Monday, February 2. The campus will be closed, and all scheduled events will be canceled […]

Brunswick County

Brunswick County Schools Cancel Classes Through Tuesday; Remote Learning Set for Wednesday

February 1, 2026 BC News Staff 0

District cites ongoing winter storm impacts; buildings to remain closed pending safety assessments Brunswick County Schools has canceled in‑person classes for students on Monday, February 2, and Tuesday, February 3, as winter weather continues to […]

Gianna Pulls Offshore After Dropping a Foot of Blowing Snow

February 1, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Crews work scattered outages as winds and bitter cold continue across the region By BCNews Staff Writer Winter Storm Gianna is moving off the Carolina coast after delivering up to 12 inches of blowing snow […]

Winnabow Firefighters Assists Boiling Spring Lakes in Friday Night Blaze

February 1, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Engine 675 responds for mutual aid; additional crew remains on standby On Friday, January 30, 2026, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Winnabow Engine 675 staffed by Captain Albosta and Firefighters O’Connor, Norton, and Roberts responded mutual […]

Major Flight Cancellations; Winter Storm Stuns the Carolinas

February 1, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Travelers from Brunswick and Columbus counties face widespread disruptions as Winter Storm Gianna grounds flights across the region January 31, 2026 BCNews Staff Writer WILMINGTON, NC — A powerful winter storm sweeping across the Carolinas […]

Red Cross Blood Drives Scheduled Across Columbus County

January 31, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Multiple opportunities to donate in early 2026 COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — The American Red Cross has scheduled several blood drives across Columbus County for this winter and spring, offering residents multiple opportunities to donate and […]

Brunswick County Declares State of Emergency

January 31, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Brunswick County Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm GiannaNo curfews in effect as officials activate resources and monitor storm impacts MEDIA RELEASE BOLIVIA, NC – Brunswick County Chairman Mike Forte has issued a […]