Coastal Carolina News Staff, Author at Coastal Carolina News

US 17 Retail War: Mega-Developments Race Toward 2026 Finish Line

April 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Massive Publix and Walmart projects signal the end of southern Brunswick’s “grocery desert” as construction enters final phases By BC News Staff Writer CAROLINA SHORES, NC — The landscape of southern Brunswick County is undergoing a […]

Tabor City Man Facing Multiple Felony Drug and Weapon Charges

April 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

TABOR CITY, NC — A 33-year-old Tabor City man remains in custody at the Columbus County Detention Center following a targeted investigation that led to his arrest on Wednesday, April 15. William Antwan Gaskins, of S. […]

Arrest Made in Multi‑Community Mailbox Vandalism Spree

April 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest in a series of mailbox vandalism cases reported across the North Whiteville, Evergreen, and Macedonia communities. Investigators say numerous mailboxes were damaged during […]

STATEWIDE BURN BAN EFFECTIVE FRIDAY: SC Officials Warn of Extreme Fire Danger

April 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

All outdoor burning prohibited starting 7 a.m. Friday as drought and high winds create “precarious” wildfire conditions across South Carolina. COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued an immediate State Forester’s Burning […]

Multi‑Agency Operation Leads to Arrest, Large Drug Seizure

April 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Regional law enforcement partners coordinate in ongoing investigation spanning Wilmington and Leland Brunswick County, NC — Strong regional partnerships played a key role in a recent multi‑agency operation led by the Wilmington Police Department with support […]

Coffee with a Cop: Conway Police Department Invites Public to Morning Meet-and-Greet

April 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CONWAY, SC — The Conway Police Department is inviting residents to trade the morning rush for a moment of community connection at their upcoming Coffee with a Cop event. On Wednesday, April 29, local officers […]

Community Tips Lead to Arrest of Brothers in Multi-Neighborhood Theft Spree

April 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County investigators credit local surveillance and inter-state cooperation for the apprehension of two suspects linked to dozens of vehicle break-ins. BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — A massive investigation into a string of overnight vehicle break-ins […]