Food & Drinks
The Cooking Corner: Balsamic Chicken
This week I bring you this delicious yet easy to make chicken that your entire family can enjoy. Its easy to make but packs so much flavor. Ingredients ¼ Cup Oregano ¼ Cup Garlic Powder […]
Year: 2026
Legal Advice (Legal Beef)
Legal Beef: Do You Need Permission to Record Someone in Public?
Legal Beef: Think you need permission to record someone in public? Think again. * Always Remember to Consult with an Attorney for Legal Advice © 2026 CoastalCarolinaNews.com. All rights reserved
Crime & Public Safety
Fraudulent Parking Citations Reported in North Myrtle Beach
City urges drivers to verify notices before submitting any payment North Myrtle Beach, SC — Reports of fake parking citations circulating in the city have prompted a public alert from officials. Several drivers have recently found […]
Columbus County
Elwell Ferry Reopening Scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Today in Bladen County
Bladen County, NC — The Elwell Ferry in Bladen County has been closed since July 27 to allow crews time to replace crosslines between Baltimore Road and Figure 9 Road. County officials say the work […]
Brunswick County
TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Thursday July 30th
Brunswick County Forecast Today Sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Tonight Clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Friday Sunny, with a high […]
Columbus County
Foose Sentenced After 2022 Child Assault Case; Four‑Year Investigation Ends in Guilty Plea
WHITEVILLE — A four‑year criminal case that began with a disturbing report at Columbus Regional Healthcare System has ended with a conviction. Zachary James Foose, 28, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one felony count of Indecent […]
Columbus County
Cerro Gordo Residents on Alert After Prowler Reported
Cerro Gordo NC – Summer evenings often bring people outdoors, but the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to remain vigilant regarding unusual neighborhood activity. On Tuesday, July 28, at 6:52 p.m., deputies were […]
Columbus County
Wilmington Driver Nabbed for DWI and Reckless Driving in Columbus County
Columbus County – The regional crackdown on impaired and dangerous driving continued Tuesday as authorities pulled over a Wilmington man for erratic behavior on local roads. Arenas R. Francisco, 54, was arrested on July 28 after […]
Columbus County
Late-Night Disturbance at Columbus Regional Healthcare Leads to 911 Misuse Charge
Whiteville NC – Emergency dispatch lines are a critical lifeline for the community, and local law enforcement is cracking down on those who tie up these essential resources. Just after midnight on July 29, at […]
Columbus County
Stolen Whiteville Pickup Truck Recovered Within Hours, Suspect Jailed
Whiteville NC – A swift response by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office turned a late-night vehicle theft report into an early-morning arrest. On Wednesday, July 29, at 1:43 a.m., deputies responded to the 11700 block […]