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Bald Head Island Ferry Operations Final Update: Suspension, Removal, and Service Resumption

February 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Bald Head Island Ferry Operations Update February 5-6, 2026 Brunswick County, NC — Bald Head Island Transportation suspended ferry operations at 10:30 AM on Thursday, February 5; the reason was not initially given. The suspension […]

A Message from Our Neighbors in South Carolina: Horry County Fire Rescue Shares Life‑Saving Reminder

February 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A recent structure fire demonstrates how a closed bedroom door can dramatically reduce smoke and heat damage Horry County, SC — Horry County Fire Rescue is urging families to adopt a simple nightly habit that […]

TODAY’s WEATHER: Weekend Cold Front and Monday Warm-Up Forecast for Southeast North Carolina

February 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A strong cold front is expected to arrive late tonight and continue into early Saturday, bringing gusty winds throughout Southeast North Carolina this weekend. Winds will be particularly strong on Saturday, with gusts reaching 25 […]

BEMC Opens Annual $16,000 Scholarship Program for Local Seniors

February 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, which provides $16,000 in awards to students across its service territory in Brunswick County and parts of Columbus County. One scholarship […]

Columbus County Health Department Announces Updated Clinic Locations

February 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

February 5, 2026 The Columbus County Health Department has released an updated list of clinic locations as the agency continues its multi‑phase relocation process. All sites listed below are open and fully operational, and residents […]

USPS to Host Job Fair Saturday at Whiteville Post Office

February 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Whiteville, NC — The U.S. Postal Service will host a job fair this Saturday, February 7, at the Whiteville Post Office to help fill immediate openings across the region. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. […]

Leland Drives Brunswick County’s Fastest Population Gains Since 2019

February 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

New estimates highlight concentrated growth along the US‑17 corridor By BCNews Staff Writer Brunswick County was formed in 1764 and remained a largely rural, lightly populated region for most of its history, shaped by agriculture, […]

Edge set for Hearing in Southport Mass Shooting Case

February 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Hearing will determine whether prosecutors pursue the death penalty. BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Nigel Max Edge, the man accused of killing three people and injuring five others in the September mass shooting at the American Fish […]

BCSO Announces New Leadership Promotions Across Key Divisions

February 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Sheriff’s Office highlights its mission, structure, and four newly promoted team members February 5, 2026 Brunswick County, NC — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, the county’s primary law‑enforcement agency, has announced several new promotions recognizing […]

Whiteville Teen Charged in Series of Brush Fires

February 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Deputies, forestry officers investigating multiple roadside fire scenes Whiteville NC — A Whiteville teenager charged in connection with several brush and grass fires reported across rural Columbus County, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. […]