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Bretones Brings 20 Years of Experience as New Director of SCC Child Development Center

May 19, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Southeastern Community College has named Rita Bretones as the new Director of the college’s Child Development Center, bringing more than two decades of childcare experience from New York to Columbus County. Bretones, a […]

SCC’s Samuel Sibbett Honored With Statewide Academic Excellence Award

May 19, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Southeastern Community College student Samuel Sibbett has been selected as SCC’s recipient of the 2026 North Carolina Community College System Academic Excellence Award, one of the highest academic honors given across the state’s […]

Chadbourn Woman Charged With Felony Assault on Disabled Person

May 19, 2026 BC News Staff 0

CHADBOURN — A Chadbourn woman was arrested Thursday after warrants accused her of assaulting a disabled individual during an incident on Third Avenue. RUTH ANN HAYNES, 57, of Third Avenue, was taken into custody on […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Tuesday May 19th

May 19, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around […]

Town of Shallotte Reports 5,000-Gallon Wastewater Discharge

May 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

An estimated 5,000 gallons of untreated sewage escaped from a municipal lift station over a 12-hour period. SHALLOTTE, NC — The Town of Shallotte Utilities Department has issued a public notice regarding a discharge of untreated […]

QUICK RESPONSE SAVES FOUR BOATERS AND DOG; CAPSIZED VESSEL REMAINS ACTIVE INLET HAZARD

May 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Multi-agency response saves four boaters and a dog within 15 minutes; capsized vessel remains grounded on regional sandbar By BC News Staff Writer OAK ISLAND, NC — A fast-moving, multi-agency operation successfully rescued four people […]

Brunswick County Register of Deeds Offers Free Fraud Alert Service

May 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Email notifications help property owners monitor filings and spot suspicious activity By BC News Staff Writer Brunswick County residents can sign up for free Fraud Alert notifications through the Register of Deeds Office. The service […]

YMCA Partners with Brunswick Family Assistance for Summer Food Distribution Program

May 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

By BC News Staff Writer BOLIVIA, NC — As summer vacation approaches, a vital community partnership is locking into place to ensure local students maintain access to nutritious meals and engaging activities while school is […]

Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial to be Unveiled in Myrtle Beach on Memorial Day

May 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Grand opening ceremony and Jack Platt Veterans’ March set for Monday, May 25 at Warbird Park Myrtle Beach, SC — A new tribute honoring the courage, sacrifice, and service of Vietnam War veterans will be […]