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Columbus County

Chadbourn Town Attorney Resigns During Contentious Emergency Meeting; Tensions Boil Over Among Town Leaders

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CHADBOURN — A chaotic emergency meeting at Chadbourn Town Hall on Saturday morning ended with the abrupt resignation of Town Attorney Mike Stephens and a heated confrontation involving Mayor Philip Britt and Councilman Danny Clewis, […]

Legal Beef: If a School Bus Has its Stop Arm Out, Traffic Stops in Both Directions.

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Legal Beef: If a School Bus Has its Stop Arm Out, Traffic Stops in Both Directions. * Always Remember to Consult with an Attorney for Legal Advice

Chadbourn Presbyterian Church Closes After More Than a Century of Worship

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CHADBOURN — After more than 120 years serving the community, Chadbourn Presbyterian Church has closed its doors for good, marking the end of one of the town’s oldest and most recognizable congregations. The church, located […]

Southport Fire District Earns Strong New Insurance Rating After State Review

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Inspection confirms high performance across Southport, Caswell Beach, and rural service areas City of Southport, NC — The Office of the State Fire Marshal has awarded the Southport Fire District an improved insurance rating following […]

Southport Animal Protective Services Urges Pet Owners to Update Microchip Information

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

City reminds residents that outdated chip details can delay reunification efforts SOUTHPORT, NC — Southport Animal Protective Services is encouraging pet owners to take a moment to verify and update their pet’s microchip information, emphasizing […]

Oak Island Expands Surf Fishing Seminar

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Popular program returns with spring and fall sessions for new and seasoned anglers By BC News Staff Writer OKI, NC — Oak Island’s long-running surf fishing seminars are returning for 2026, offering residents and visitors […]

Legal Beef: Rude? Absolutely. Illegal? No. HIPAA Doesn’t Work Like That.

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Legal Beef: Rude? Absolutely. Illegal? No. HIPAA doesn’t work like that. * Always Remember to Consult with an Attorney for Legal Advice

Part 1: The Inland Ancestor – US Route 1 Celebrates a Century as the East Coast’s Main Street

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Highway System in 2026, BC News & Dollar-Saver is launching a special four-part series exploring the legendary roads that built our region. Over the next four weeks, […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Saturday February 21st

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. High near 62. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of […]

Bladen County Deputy, Suspect Recovering After Shooting; SBI Leading Investigation

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITE OAK — A Bladen County deputy and a suspect were hospitalized Friday morning after an exchange of gunfire during an attempted arrest in the White Oak community. Both are expected to recover, according to […]