Coastal Carolina News Staff, Author at Coastal Carolina News

SCC’s FLEX Online Program Expands Access to Fully Remote Degrees

April 11, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Southeastern Community College is making online learning more accessible than ever through its FLEX Online program, a centralized hub for students who want to complete their education remotely. FLEX Online offers a wide […]

Regional News at a Glance: Week of April 6

April 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Burn bans, wildfire impacts, and public‑safety updates across Brunswick, Columbus, and Northern Horry Counties By BC News Staff Writer Public Safety & Emergency Management Burn Bans in Effect Across the Region – Dry, windy conditions […]

BCSO Project Lifesaver Receives Generous Donation from POPASMOKE

April 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Supporting Community Safety Through Veteran Partnership and Advanced Tracking Technology Bolivia, NC — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere gratitude to the USMC Combat Helicopter & Tiltrotor Association (POPASMOKE) for their generous donation […]

BCSO Investigating Overnight Vehicle Break‑Ins Across Southern Brunswick County

April 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Sheriff’s Office urges residents to lock your vehicles, remove valuables, and report suspicious activity The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of overnight vehicle break‑ins reported in several southern Brunswick County neighborhoods, including […]

Evergreen Man Arrested on Timber Theft Charges in Columbus County

April 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

EVERGREEN — An Evergreen man has been arrested on multiple timber‑theft charges following a North Carolina Forest Service investigation into a landowner complaint filed earlier this month. Lennon Colt Hinson, 42, of Evergreen, was taken […]

Inmate Accused of Assaulting Four Officers at Columbus Prison

April 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Four correctional officers were assaulted Thursday afternoon during an incident inside the state prison on Prison Camp Road, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at 2:37 p.m. after an inmate […]

Sheriff’s Office Handles Fraud, Trespassing, Assault Cases Across County

April 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a series of calls on April 9, ranging from fraud investigations and trespassing complaints to an assault on correctional officers at the state prison, according to incident reports […]

Columbus County Arrest Report: April 9–10, 2026

April 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County Reports Steady Flow of Arrests Over Two‑Day Period Subhead: Charges range from domestic‑violence order violations to felony probation violations and repeated failure‑to‑appear warrants. DAVID LEE BARNES, 55 — LORIS, SC Felony charge (warrant) […]

Navigating the AI Superstorm: High Tech Meets High Friction

April 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

How rapid digital acceleration is reshaping local infrastructure and the workforce As 2026 progresses, the “AI Superstorm” has emerged as a critical turning point where the velocity of artificial intelligence is outstripping the systems built […]

NCDOT Division 2 Earns Second Place in Eastern Region Wildflower Awards

April 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

NCDOT Highway Division 2 has been recognized with Second Place for Best Regional Wildflower Planting (Eastern Region) in the 2025–2026 Wildflower Awards. The honor highlights the division’s roadside bed at U.S. 70 and N.C. 148 […]

Articles by Coastal Carolina News Staff

SCC’s FLEX Online Program Expands Access to Fully Remote Degrees

Regional News at a Glance: Week of April 6

BCSO Project Lifesaver Receives Generous Donation from POPASMOKE

BCSO Investigating Overnight Vehicle Break‑Ins Across Southern Brunswick County

Evergreen Man Arrested on Timber Theft Charges in Columbus County

Inmate Accused of Assaulting Four Officers at Columbus Prison

Sheriff’s Office Handles Fraud, Trespassing, Assault Cases Across County

Columbus County Arrest Report: April 9–10, 2026

Navigating the AI Superstorm: High Tech Meets High Friction

NCDOT Division 2 Earns Second Place in Eastern Region Wildflower Awards

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