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Shallotte Police Department Honors 2025 Award Recipients

January 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Honoring the individuals who strengthen our community every day Volunteer of the Year – Sally June Kuka Sally June Kuka’s dedication, time, and unwavering commitment to the community continue to make a meaningful impact […]

Betsy Long McKee

January 20, 2026 Martin 0

Betsy Long McKee, 88, of Whiteville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on October 17, 1937, in Columbus County to the late Jessie Elbert Long and Ada Bennett Long. She is survived […]

Catherine Jones Bilbo

January 20, 2026 Martin 0

Cathy was born in Baltimore Maryland on March 6, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Richard William Jones, Sr. and Alta Sebastian Jones. She grew up in Wilkesboro, NC and later attended Lees-McRae […]

Agriculture

Application Window Opens for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants

January 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, an annual initiative designed to strengthen the competitiveness of specialty crops across […]

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Person of Interest in Larceny Case

January 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to an ongoing larceny investigation. Investigators say the person pictured is a […]

Winter Storm Safety: What to Do Before, During, and After Severe Weather

January 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

As winter weather approaches for this weekend, residents across Brunswick and Columbus counties are encouraged to prepare early and stay informed. The National Weather Service and NOAA have released a winter storm planning timeline […]

Brunswick County

BEMC Community Grants Support Local Programs Across Brunswick and Columbus Counties

January 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Local nonprofits and community groups once again have an opportunity to receive support through the Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) Community Grants Program, an annual initiative that has strengthened organizations across the region for more […]