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Man Accused of Brandishing Rifle at Columbus County Animal Protective Services Employee; Investigation Underway

March 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Authorities in Columbus County are investigating an incident in which a man allegedly displayed a rifle during a confrontation with an Animal Protective Services (APS) employee. According to information confirmed through public‑safety listings and county […]

Horry County Fire Rescue Urges Drivers to Secure Their Loads After Multiple Road Incidents

March 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Horry County, SC — Horry County Fire Rescue and South Carolina Highway Patrol are urging drivers to take extra precautions after a series of emergency calls linked to unsecured loads on South Carolina roads. Crews […]

Fundraiser Planned to Support Family of Michael “Buddy Boy” Thomas

March 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Community rallies to help cover funeral expenses for longtime Southern Sizzler employee By BCNews Staff Writer Michael “Buddy Boy” Thomas spent decades as part of the Southern Sizzler family – showing up early, working hard, […]

Brunswick County 911 Leader Advocates on Capitol Hill

March 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Director Kim Parker joins national push for telecommunicator reclassification and NextGen 911 funding March 4, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC — Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Director Kim Parker represented BCSO last week at the NENA […]

Sheriff’s Office Highlights Youth Engagement Through Community Events and School Partnerships

March 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

From Pinewood Derby fun to classroom reading and PBIS recognition, deputies spent the week connecting with students and families across the county. Brunswick County, NC — Pinewood Derby with Cub Scouts Pack 118 – Sheriff […]

Columbus County Detention Center Arrests — March 3-4, 2026

March 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Drug Trafficking, Assault, and Weapons Charges Lead Columbus County Arrests WHITEVILLE — A series of felony arrests over a two-day span has filled the Columbus County Detention Center with suspects facing charges ranging from drug […]

Brunswick County Man Arrested in Ongoing Child Sexual Assault Investigation

March 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

SHALLOTTE — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit has arrested a Shallotte man in connection with an ongoing investigation into the sexual assault of a child. Detectives took Daniel Neal Long, 51, of […]

Official Meeting Recap: Brunswick County Board of Commissioners

March 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Meeting Date: March 2, 2026 The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, March 2. While the session highlighted long-standing financial excellence and public safety data, the primary focus centered on […]

The 211 Land Rush: Brunswick’s Commercial Boom Outpaces Infrastructure

March 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 1

High-Stakes Real Estate Listings and Rapid Residential Growth Push Highway 211 to the Breaking Point as Residents Question County Capacity BOLIVIA, NC — Along the Highway 211 corridor stretching from Southport to Supply, the landscape […]

Medications That May Put Seniors at Risk in Our Region

March 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

As southeastern North Carolina’s senior population grows, experts warn that some common drugs can increase fall risk, confusion, and dangerous interactions. As southeastern North Carolina continues to attract retirees to communities like St. James, Leland, […]