Coastal Carolina News Staff, Author at Coastal Carolina News

(Update) HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: Man Found Dead on Tractor in Maxton

April 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

(UPDATE) MAXTON, NC –– Ernie Locklear, 65 years old of Maxton, was transported to a hospital in Scotland County, where he died from his injuries. Deputies said that based on the preliminary results of an […]

Ride the Tide Welcomes a Perfect Spring Morning

April 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Nearly two dozen kayaks launched under ideal conditions for the town’s annual spring paddle. Oak Island, NC — A picture‑perfect spring morning as over two dozen kayaks and even more paddlers set out for this […]

Trump Expedites Psychedelic Research Targeting Veteran Mental Health and Addiction

April 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Federal Action Earmarks Millions for Ibogaine Studies and Streamlines FDA Review for Breakthrough Therapies By BC News Staff Writer Washington DC — President Donald Trump signed a landmark executive order on Saturday, April 18, 2026, […]

High Point St. Beach Access Closed Until May 1, 2026

April 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Steps temporarily removed during East 1st Street paving work. Ocean Isle Beach, NC — The Town of Ocean Isle Beach has closed the High Point Street Beach Access until May 1, 2026, as crews begin […]

City of Whiteville Leaf and Limb Pickup Update

April 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Spring reminder for residents inside city limits WHITEVILLE, NC — With spring in full swing, the City of Whiteville is reminding residents inside the city limits that leaf and limb pickup is available five days […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Saturday April 18th

April 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today Sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, with […]

FDA RECALL: Revival Animal Health Voluntarily Recalls Canine Milk Replacers

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Nationwide Recall Impacts North Carolina Pet Owners and Breeders Following Reports of Illness FDA RECALL: Revival Animal Health of Orange City, Iowa, has initiated a voluntary recall of specific Breeder’s Edge® Foster Care® Canine and […]

Regional News at a Glance: Week of April 13

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A Weekly Summary of Municipal Growth, Infrastructure, and Community Safety By BC News Staff Writer The week of April 13, 2026, was marked by significant civic activity across the coastal Carolinas, as municipalities pivoted from […]

Justice for Antonio: Renewed Community Push to Solve 2024 Killing of 7-Year-Old

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Two years later, family and community leaders rally to break the silence and find the killer of second-grader Antonio Jamal Maultsby Jr. By BC News Staff Writer CHADBOURN, NC — Two years after the gunfire […]

Whiteville Teen Held Without Bond in Rape Case Pending Residency Review

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — An 18‑year‑old Whiteville man is being held in the Columbus County Detention Center without bond while authorities verify his residency status following a rape charge filed this week. Alfonso Hernandez‑Sanchez, 18, of 410 […]

Articles by Coastal Carolina News Staff

(Update) HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: Man Found Dead on Tractor in Maxton

Ride the Tide Welcomes a Perfect Spring Morning

Trump Expedites Psychedelic Research Targeting Veteran Mental Health and Addiction

High Point St. Beach Access Closed Until May 1, 2026

City of Whiteville Leaf and Limb Pickup Update

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Saturday April 18th

FDA RECALL: Revival Animal Health Voluntarily Recalls Canine Milk Replacers

Regional News at a Glance: Week of April 13

Justice for Antonio: Renewed Community Push to Solve 2024 Killing of 7-Year-Old

Whiteville Teen Held Without Bond in Rape Case Pending Residency Review

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