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Medicare Still Fully Federal: Local Leaders Respond to Trump’s Comments on Possible Funding Shift

April 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

No policy change has been enacted, but remarks about moving Medicare to the states raise questions for southeastern North Carolina. By BC News Staff Writer Bolivia, NC — Medicare remains fully intact and federally administered, […]

Verizon Moves Forward With Small‑Cell Wireless Project in Caswell Beach

April 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Town requests pause, but federal and state rules limit local authority By BC News Staff Writer Verizon Wireless is moving ahead with plans to install four small‑cell wireless facilities along Caswell Beach Road, despite requests […]

Lake Waccamaw Asks County to Approve EMS Subcontract With Whiteville Rescue as Town Transitions Away From Operating Its Own Service

April 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — The Town of Lake Waccamaw is formally asking Columbus County commissioners to approve a plan allowing the town to subcontract Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to Whiteville Rescue, marking another major step in the […]

Columbus County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Cottonwood Phase III, Consider EMS Subcontract, Housing Plan, and Demolition Project Monday

April 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — The Columbus County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, April 6, 2026, for a full agenda that includes a major public hearing on the next phase of the Cottonwood Planned Unit Development, a […]

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Plans Two Free Rabies Clinics This Spring

April 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to host two free rabies vaccination clinics this spring, offering residents an opportunity to protect their pets at no cost. Sheriff William “Bill” Rogers is asking […]

Legal Beef: Legally, Can You Be Arrested For Laughing at a Cop?

April 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

NC Cannabis Council Subcommittee to Meet as Governor Stein Praises Interim Report Calling for Regulated Market

April 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis will continue its work this week as its Prevention and Treatment Subcommittee meets Monday, April 6, just days after Governor Josh Stein publicly praised the council’s […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Saturday April 4th

April 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, […]

Legal Beef: What Shouldn’t You Say To Police At A Traffic Stop?

April 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Marks Child Abuse Prevention Month with April 10 Community Event

April 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

County leaders, advocates, and residents will gather for a proclamation reading, partner recognition, and the annual pinwheel garden planting. BOLIVIA, NC — Brunswick County is partnering with the Carousel Child Advocacy Center and organizations nationwide […]

Year: 2026

Medicare Still Fully Federal: Local Leaders Respond to Trump’s Comments on Possible Funding Shift

Verizon Moves Forward With Small‑Cell Wireless Project in Caswell Beach

Lake Waccamaw Asks County to Approve EMS Subcontract With Whiteville Rescue as Town Transitions Away From Operating Its Own Service

Columbus County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Cottonwood Phase III, Consider EMS Subcontract, Housing Plan, and Demolition Project Monday

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Plans Two Free Rabies Clinics This Spring

Legal Beef: Legally, Can You Be Arrested For Laughing at a Cop?

NC Cannabis Council Subcommittee to Meet as Governor Stein Praises Interim Report Calling for Regulated Market

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Saturday April 4th

Legal Beef: What Shouldn’t You Say To Police At A Traffic Stop?

Brunswick County Marks Child Abuse Prevention Month with April 10 Community Event

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