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Whiteville Man Charged in March Home Invasion; Held Without Bond

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — A Whiteville man is facing a slate of felony charges after investigators linked him to a violent home invasion reported late last month. Draquawn W. Williams, 26, of Villa Drive, was booked into […]

Singletary Appointed to Columbus County Board of Elections Seat

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

COLUMBUS COUNTY — Fair Bluff resident Rodney Singletary, 58, has been appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Columbus County Board of Elections previously held by Jeff Register. The N.C. State Board of Elections […]

Fire Danger Heightens Across the Region Amid Severe Drought Conditions

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

By BC News Staff Writer As the coastal Carolinas face a staggering rainfall deficit, local fire officials are urging residents to take immediate action to protect their homes and property. According to the latest N.C. […]

Community Input Sought for Columbus County Schools Strategic Plan

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC – Columbus County Schools is calling on parents, staff, and local residents to help shape the district’s future. The school system has released a draft of its new Strategic Plan and is […]

Alligator Sightings Prompt Safety Reminder in Southport

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Officials urge residents to keep distance, secure pets, and report nuisance gators Southport, NC — Local officials are reminding residents that alligators are a natural part of the coastal environment, including in and around Southport. […]

Legal Beef: Legally, Can You Find a Safer Area to Get Pulled Over By the Police?

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Thursday April 9th

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around […]

Former Holiday Motel Undergoing Major Renovation, Set to Reopen Under National Franchise

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — A long‑standing roadside motel on James B. White Highway is in the middle of a full‑scale renovation as it prepares to reopen under a national hotel brand, marking one of the most significant […]

Bridgette Spann Steps Into Leadership as Columbus County’s New Planning Director

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, N.C. — After years of service inside the Columbus County Planning Department, Bridgette L. Spann has stepped into the role of Planning Director, taking the helm of one of the county’s most active and […]

Wildfire Grows in Bladen County; Smoke Drifts Into Columbus

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

BC News Update — April 9, 2026 Wildfire Expands in Bladen County; Smoke Reaches Columbus The North Carolina Forest Service reports that crews continue battling a wildfire near Rosindale Road and the Welches Creek Gamelands […]

Articles by Coastal Carolina News Staff

Whiteville Man Charged in March Home Invasion; Held Without Bond

Singletary Appointed to Columbus County Board of Elections Seat

Fire Danger Heightens Across the Region Amid Severe Drought Conditions

Community Input Sought for Columbus County Schools Strategic Plan

Alligator Sightings Prompt Safety Reminder in Southport

Legal Beef: Legally, Can You Find a Safer Area to Get Pulled Over By the Police?

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Thursday April 9th

Former Holiday Motel Undergoing Major Renovation, Set to Reopen Under National Franchise

Bridgette Spann Steps Into Leadership as Columbus County’s New Planning Director

Wildfire Grows in Bladen County; Smoke Drifts Into Columbus

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