Coastal Carolina News Staff, Author at Coastal Carolina News

Nationwide Recall: Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits

January 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Possible soft‑plastic or paper contamination Gerber Products Company has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of select Gerber® Arrowroot Biscuits (5.5 oz.) after discovering the potential presence of soft plastic or paper pieces linked to an […]

Inmate Mistakenly Released from Columbus County Detention Center Located and Returned to Custody

January 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Sheriff’s Office launches internal review after erroneous release and swift apprehension WHITEVILLE, NC — A Robeson County inmate who was mistakenly released from the Columbus County Detention Center after falsely identifying himself as another inmate […]

Sip Station in Shallotte Announces Permanent Closure After Challenging Months

January 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

SHALLOTTE — Sip Station, a popular local drink shop known for its specialty beverages and loyal customer base, has announced it will close permanently after what owners described as several difficult months of declining business […]

SCC Marks Construction Milestone With Topping Ceremony for New Transportation Technology Building

January 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Southeastern Community College celebrated a major milestone in its campus expansion on Jan. 27, signing and raising the final steel beam for its new Transportation Technology/STEM Building. Despite cold temperatures, state leaders, trustees, college officials, […]

North Carolina Observes Data Privacy Day

January 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Source: NCDIT; Office of Governor Josh Stein RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is recognizing Data Privacy Day today, urging residents to take simple steps to protect their personal information as digital risks continue to grow. […]

FOCUS Broadband Southport Center

January 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Southport, NC — FOCUS Broadband has expanded its local footprint, making in‑person support more accessible for customers in Southport, Boiling Spring Lakes, St. James, Oak Island, and surrounding communities. The company’s newest customer care center […]

Measles Advisory Issued for Columbus County Families

January 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Health Department urges vaccination review as regional cases rise WHITEVILLE, N.C. — The Columbus County Health Department released a public health advisory for families in Whiteville City Schools following an increase in measles cases reported […]

Drug and Firearm Seizure in Clarendon

January 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

January 27, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM: Sheriff W. A. Rogers NARCOTICS OPERATION RESULTS IN DRUG AND FIREARM SEIZURE IN CLARENDON Clarendon, NC — On January 26, 2026, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division […]

KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD – How Is Peace From Jesus Different?

January 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS How is Peace From Jesus Different? “God’s peace is eternal just as he is eternal,” says Jayden, 11. “The reason he gives us peace is because […]

Black’s Tire Service Makes Major Multi-Year Investment in SCC Automotive Programs

January 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Southeastern Community College has announced a major multi-year partnership with Black’s Tire Service, Inc., marking one of the most significant private investments in the college’s history. The pledge, made through the Southeastern Community College Foundation, […]