Obituaries
Peggy J. Terry – Carolina Shores NC
Peggy J. Terry passed on July 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on June 11, 1936, Peggy lived in Carolina Shores, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Baxter H. Plyler […]
Month: July 2026
Brunswick County
Private Wells Begin Running Dry Across Parts of Brunswick County; Regional Risk Rising in Columbus and Horry
Calabash, NC — As Extreme Drought conditions deepen across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina, private well failures are beginning to surface in Brunswick County, with state groundwater data and local well contractors confirming […]
Agriculture
Beat the Heat: The Definitive Guide to Picking the Perfect Local Watermelon
As the summer sun settles over our region, the temperatures are soaring, and there is no better way to stay hydrated and refreshed than with a slice of vine-ripened, local watermelon. With July marking the […]
Government
South Carolina Special Republican Primary; Early Voting
Early voting available at three Horry County locations ahead of Aug. 11 primary to fill the seat formerly held by Sen. Lindsey Graham Horry County, SC — Early voting for the Special Republican Primary for U.S. […]
Columbus County
Columbus County Seeks Qualified Applicants For County Manager Position
WHITEVILLE — Columbus County is accepting applications for the position of County Manager, according to an announcement released by the county’s Human Resources Department. Officials said the position requires strong leadership, administrative experience, and a commitment to public service. The County Manager […]
Brunswick County
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Major U.S. 17 Closure Disrupts Travel in Brunswick County
FINAL UPDATE: July 17, 2026 06:00 p.m. Highway 17 is open in both directions. Continue to use caution while traveling through the area, as Piedmont Natural Gas remains on scene and will be working for […]
Columbus County
Whitney Iesha Miller Charged With Misuse Of 911 And Assault With A Deadly Weapon
TABOR CITY — A Fayetteville woman was booked into the Columbus County Detention Center early Friday morning after deputies charged her with misuse of 911 communications and assault with a deadly weapon, according to official jail and incident reports. Whitney Iesha Miller, 35, of 1708 Cleghorn Circle, Hope Mills, was arrested by Columbus County deputies […]
Crime & Public Safety
HCPD MAKES MULTIPLE ARRESTS IN MONTHS‑LONG ANIMAL ABUSE INVESTIGATION
Environmental Services tip leads to recovery of multiple dogs; case remains active LONGS, SC — Horry County Police Department says several individuals have been charged following a months‑long investigation into alleged animal abuse at a […]
Columbus County
Fayetteville Man Held On Immigration Detainer After Arrest In Columbus County
WHITEVILLE — A Fayetteville man was booked into the Columbus County Detention Center Thursday afternoon and placed under an immigration detainer. According to detention records, Miguel Angel Peña Garcia, 36, of 5204 Cypress Road, Fayetteville, […]
Columbus County
Chadbourn Man Faces Multiple Felony Assault Charges Involving Detention Employees
CHADBOURN — A Chadbourn man is facing a long list of felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies booked him Thursday evening on allegations involving assaults on detention employees and resisting officers. Detention records show James […]