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Sunset Harbor & Zion Hill VFD Announces New Chief and Deputy Chief

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Leadership transition takes effect August 1 as longtime Fire Chief Rob Johnson retires Sunset Harbor, NC — The Sunset Harbor & Zion Hill Volunteer Fire Department has selected Kurt Reinert as its next Fire Chief, […]

Legal Beef: The Sovereign Citizen “Traveling” Myth

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Madison Ward Resigns as Whiteville’s Downtown Development Director

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Driving force behind Whiteville’s recent downtown revitalization projects steps down Whiteville, NC — Downtown Development Director Madison Ward has submitted her resignation to the City of Whiteville, with her departure effective August 29, City Manager […]

Town of Leland Board of Adjustment to Meet August 4

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The Town of Leland’s Board of Adjustment will meet on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Leland Town Hall, located at 102 Town Hall Drive. The meeting is open to the public. The […]

Holden Beach Community Meeting; BLOCK Q IMPROVEMENTS Happening Today

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Residents invited to drop in between  2:00  p.m. and  7:00  p.m. at  the Town Hall HOLDEN BEACH, NC — The Town of Holden Beach is hosting a drop‑in community meeting today, Friday, July  31, from  2:00  p.m. to  7:00  p.m. […]

Love for Paws Rescue Temporarily Pauses Adoption Applications for Beagle Paige

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Horry County, SC — Love for Paws Rescue, a foster‑based nonprofit is temporarily pausing adoption applications for one of its current dogs, a beagle named Paige. The organization says the pause will last at least […]

Cyberattacks on Water‑System Controls Prompt Local Infrastructure Review

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 1

Federal alerts follow Minnesota incident and multi‑state intrusion pattern By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer Federal cybersecurity alerts issued after a coordinated attack on more than 30 Minnesota water systems come amid a broader pattern […]

Myrtle Beach Names Four Finalists for Police Chief Position

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Myrtle Beach, SC — The City of Myrtle Beach has identified four finalists in its search for the next chief of the Myrtle Beach Police Department, following interviews with eight candidates earlier this week. City […]

CRITICS CORNER: The Ranch – A Hearty 8/10

July 31, 2026 Anthony Ferrara 0

“The Ranch” rides into the sunset with a solid 8 out of 10 for its unique blend of multi-camera sitcom humor, surprisingly deep drama, and a genuinely stellar cast that grounds its often-crude but heartfelt […]