February 2026 - Page 28 of 49 - Coastal Carolina News

Giant White Shark “Contender” Pings Off Cape Fear

February 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Largest male white shark ever tagged in the Western North Atlantic tracked near Wilmington By BCNews Staff Writer Wilmington, NC — Contender, the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH in the Western North […]

Nakina Middle School Welcomes New Media Coordinator

February 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Mr. John Gore brings academic expertise, cultural insight, and a passion for literacy to the Mustang community By BCNews Staff Writer Nakina Middle School is celebrating the arrival of its new Media Coordinator, Mr. John […]

Jerry Wayne Blanchard

February 14, 2026 Martin 0

Jerry Wayne Blanchard, 76 years old of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on December 31, 1949. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, remote controlled […]

Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage; Winter Weather Deepens Impact Across Carolinas

February 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Hospitals report rising demand as supply drops 35% nationwide The American Red Cross is urging immediate donor action as the nation faces a severe blood and platelet shortage, with the available supply dropping by roughly […]

Brunswick County Waters Could See Big Impacts from Statewide Fisheries Lawsuit

February 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Raleigh trial raises major questions for local shrimpers, small‑boat fishermen, and recreational anglers By BCNews Staff Writer Raleigh, NC — A high‑stakes fisheries lawsuit underway in the state capital could bring significant changes to Brunswick […]

Warren Doulgas Libutti

February 14, 2026 Martin 0

Warren Douglas Libutti, 73, of Leland, NC passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Warren was born in Westchester County, NY on August 6, 1952. He was the son of the late Carmine Libutti and Lillian […]

Columbus County Man Charged in Multi‑Count Financial Fraud Case

February 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

21‑year‑old faces felony accusations involving credit card misuse Columbus County, NC — A 21‑year‑old man has been charged with multiple felony offenses following an arrest by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office on February 12, 2026. […]

Esther Mae Williams Varnam

February 14, 2026 Martin 0

Esther Mae Williams Varnam, 93, of Varnamtown died Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Mrs. Varnam was born in Columbus County on March 20, 1932, daughter of the late Jesse B. Williams and Mary Mae Ray Williams. […]

Free Health Fair Coming to Riegelwood

February 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Event offers free screenings, education, vendors, and giveaways during American Heart Month By BCNews Staff Writer RIEGELWOOD, NC — A free community health fair is coming to Riegelwood as part of American Heart Month, offering […]

Roger William Smith

February 14, 2026 Martin 0

Roger William Smith, 78, of Sunset Beach, NC, formerly of Barboursville, WV, passed away on February 10, 2026. Born on September 7, 1947, Roger lived a full and meaningful life surrounded by the people and […]

Month: February 2026

Giant White Shark “Contender” Pings Off Cape Fear

Nakina Middle School Welcomes New Media Coordinator

Jerry Wayne Blanchard

Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage; Winter Weather Deepens Impact Across Carolinas

Brunswick County Waters Could See Big Impacts from Statewide Fisheries Lawsuit

Warren Doulgas Libutti

Columbus County Man Charged in Multi‑Count Financial Fraud Case

Esther Mae Williams Varnam

Free Health Fair Coming to Riegelwood

Roger William Smith

As Search for Missing Forestbrook Woman Continues, Investigators Trace Husband’s Carolinas Travel