Coastal Carolina News Staff, Author at Coastal Carolina News

South Carolina’s Three‑Strikes Law Sparks New Debate as Life Without the Possibility of Parole Sentences Rise

May 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

By BC News Staff Writer Columbia, SC — South Carolina’s three‑strikes sentencing law, a statute that mandates life without parole for repeat offenders convicted of certain serious felonies, is facing renewed scrutiny as new data shows […]

Southport Sets June 2 Public Hearing on Local Historic District Map Overlay

May 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Board of Aldermen will consider proposed zoning map amendment covering 386 parcels. Southport, NC — The City of Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. […]

Oak Island First Responders Score Big for Local Wildlife Rescue

May 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Badges, Boats, & Boots Softball Game Raises Over $1,300 for Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter By BC News Staff Writer OAK ISLAND, NC — Community Resource Officer Joe Trahey presented a check for more than $1,300 […]

Puppy Dog Tales Returns to Barbee Library in June

May 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Therapy‑dog reading sessions offer children a calm space to build confidence and literacy Oak Island, NC — The G.V. Barbee, Sr. Branch Library will resume its Puppy Dog Tales reading program in June, offering children […]

Conway Man Pleads Guilty to Crack Cocaine Distribution

May 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Marcus Pyatt sentenced to 10 years; prosecutors say prior conviction enhanced penalty under state law CONWAY, SC — A Conway man pleaded guilty Monday, May 18 to second‑offense distribution of crack cocaine just before jury […]

Conway, SC Considers Using Goats to Maintain Overgrown City-Owned Lots

May 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

City officials say grazing could offer a low-cost, low-impact option for managing vegetation on hard‑to‑mow properties. CONWAY, SC — Conway officials are evaluating whether goats could help maintain several city‑owned properties that have become difficult […]