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County Responds to Wastewater Leak in Calabash

January 29, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Valve failure caused 34,650‑gallon overflow; site repaired and environmental sampling completed Brunswick County Public Utilities reported a discharge of untreated wastewater on January 28, 2026, after a sewer line tap failed near 101 South Middleton […]

BCC Spring 2026 Open Enrollment for EMS Continuing Education

January 29, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Brunswick Community College online EMS course lineup for upcoming semester BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — Brunswick Community College is an affordable, convenient higher education and career training option for the community. The College has opened enrollment for […]

Nationwide Recall: Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits

January 29, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Possible soft‑plastic or paper contamination Gerber Products Company has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of select Gerber® Arrowroot Biscuits (5.5 oz.) after discovering the potential presence of soft plastic or paper pieces linked to an […]

Inmate Mistakenly Released from Columbus County Detention Center Located and Returned to Custody

January 29, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Sheriff’s Office launches internal review after erroneous release and swift apprehension WHITEVILLE, NC — A Robeson County inmate who was mistakenly released from the Columbus County Detention Center after falsely identifying himself as another inmate […]

Sip Station in Shallotte Announces Permanent Closure After Challenging Months

January 29, 2026 BC News Staff 0

SHALLOTTE — Sip Station, a popular local drink shop known for its specialty beverages and loyal customer base, has announced it will close permanently after what owners described as several difficult months of declining business […]

SCC Marks Construction Milestone With Topping Ceremony for New Transportation Technology Building

January 28, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Southeastern Community College celebrated a major milestone in its campus expansion on Jan. 27, signing and raising the final steel beam for its new Transportation Technology/STEM Building. Despite cold temperatures, state leaders, trustees, college officials, […]

North Carolina Observes Data Privacy Day

January 28, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Source: NCDIT; Office of Governor Josh Stein RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is recognizing Data Privacy Day today, urging residents to take simple steps to protect their personal information as digital risks continue to grow. […]

FOCUS Broadband Southport Center

January 28, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Southport, NC — FOCUS Broadband has expanded its local footprint, making in‑person support more accessible for customers in Southport, Boiling Spring Lakes, St. James, Oak Island, and surrounding communities. The company’s newest customer care center […]

Measles Advisory Issued for Columbus County Families

January 28, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Health Department urges vaccination review as regional cases rise WHITEVILLE, N.C. — The Columbus County Health Department released a public health advisory for families in Whiteville City Schools following an increase in measles cases reported […]

CRITICS CORNER: ‘Weapons’ Blasts Expectations Apart

January 28, 2026 Anthony Ferrara 0

Zach Cregger has done it again. Following the unsettling, genre-bending brilliance of Barbarian, anticipation for his next feature, Weapons, has been sky-high. And let me assure you, the wait has been more than worth it. […]

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Month: January 2026

County Responds to Wastewater Leak in Calabash

BCC Spring 2026 Open Enrollment for EMS Continuing Education

Nationwide Recall: Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits

Inmate Mistakenly Released from Columbus County Detention Center Located and Returned to Custody

Sip Station in Shallotte Announces Permanent Closure After Challenging Months

SCC Marks Construction Milestone With Topping Ceremony for New Transportation Technology Building

North Carolina Observes Data Privacy Day

FOCUS Broadband Southport Center

Measles Advisory Issued for Columbus County Families

CRITICS CORNER: ‘Weapons’ Blasts Expectations Apart

Brunswick Community College Dedicates Alan Holden Public Safety Center