Obituaries
Betty Jo Plunkett – Oak Island NC
Betty Jo Plunkett of Oak Island, NC passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 73. Betty Jo was born on July 18, 1952, in Arkansas. Peacock, Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service
Month: May 2026
Obituaries
Martha Hartley – Southport NC
Martha Hartley of Southport, NC passed on May 20, 2026, at the age of 99. Ms. Martha was born on October 12, 1926, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Peacock, Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service
Obituaries
Zelle “Polly” Brinson Jackson – Oak Island NC
Zelle “Polly” Brinson Jackson, 80, of Oak Island, North Carolina, joined her beloved husband, Gene, in heaven on May 19, 2026. An avid traveler, unwavering N.C. State Wolfpack fan and contributor, and loyal past Supreme […]
Government
North Carolina Lawmakers Move to Rein In AI Use in Healthcare
Proposed legislation would require human oversight for insurance denials and hospital billing driven by artificial intelligence. By BC News Staff Writet North Carolina lawmakers are advancing legislation that would place new limits on how artificial […]
Brunswick County
Southport Boil Water Advisory Limited to South Davis Street
Most advisories lifted; select addresses remain under caution Southport, NC — Brunswick County Public Utilities confirms that as of May 22, 2026, Southport residents outside of South Davis Street have safe drinking water. The boil […]
Legal Advice (Legal Beef)
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Entertainment
CRITICS CORNER: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come: A Masterclass in Elevated Horror and Dark Comedy
Forget everything you thought you knew about sequels. Ready or Not 2 doesn’t just meet the impossibly high bar set by its predecessor; it shatters it, reassembles the pieces into something even more dazzling, and […]
News
Kyle Busch’s Sudden Death Sends Shockwaves Through NASCAR Community
The 41‑year‑old driver was hospitalized with a severe illness earlier in the day and died that evening; officials have not released a cause of death. Kyle Busch’s Sudden Passing NASCAR officials confirmed the sudden death […]
Brunswick County
TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Friday May 22nd
Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of […]
Columbus County
Four Arrested in Columbus County on Trafficking and Prostitution‑Related Charges
COLUMBUS COUNTY — Four people from across North Carolina are facing a combined slate of human‑trafficking, prostitution, and drug‑related charges after a multi‑agency investigation led to their arrests late Tuesday, according to law enforcement records. […]