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Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Issues Missing Person Alert (UPDATE 01/12/26)

January 11, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Missing Person Alert — January 11, 2026 The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 51‑year‑old Karen Whittaker, who has been reported missing. Whittaker was last seen late Friday night […]

Oak Island Water Rescue Marks Nearly 30 Years of Volunteer Service

January 11, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Oak Island, NC — Oak Island Water Rescue, a nonprofit all‑volunteer emergency response team, continues to serve as a key resource for water‑related emergencies on Oak Island and across Brunswick County. The 24‑member team assists local […]

Today’s Carolina Weather Watch Regional Update for Sunday January 11, 2026

January 11, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Greetings, folks, welcome to the Regional Carolina Weather Watch Update for Sunday, January 11, 2026. Breezy conditions will occur today in the wake of the cold front that has moved across the area. We’ll start […]

Bus Delays Leave Brunswick County Middle Schoolers Waiting Nearly Two Hours

January 11, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Several Brunswick County middle school students were left waiting for hours Friday morning after their school bus failed to arrive, leaving parents frustrated and raising concerns about student safety. Students from Leland Middle School were […]

ADR Fire Rescue: Decades of Service Highlighted During Mutual Aid Response in Bladen County

January 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Bladen County, NC — A recent confined space emergency in Bladen County brought regional responders together, underscoring both the seriousness of such incidents and the long-standing commitment of Acme‑Delco‑Riegelwood Fire Rescue (ADR) to serving communities across […]

Food Bank Pop‑Up Markets Open to All in January

January 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina are hosting a series of Pop‑Up Markets throughout January, offering free fresh produce and pantry staples to anyone in need. There are no residency, income, or […]

Update on Upcoming Town of Bolivia Public Hearing

January 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County, NC — The Town of Bolivia has announced that the previously scheduled request to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) has been officially withdrawn. As a result, there will be no public hearing on […]

State Grant Moves Sandyfield Closer to New Park Trail

January 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Sandyfield is a step closer to building a paved walking trail at its town park after securing a grant from the N.C. Department of Commerce. The town received $143,412 through the department’s Community Development Block […]

Woman arrested in Massachusetts after Ocean Isle Beach fraud investigation

January 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A woman has been arrested in Massachusetts following a months‑long investigation into a large‑scale financial fraud scheme targeting an Ocean Isle Beach resident. According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was contacted by […]

Whiteville City Council to Receive Audit Presentation, Financial Update Tuesday

January 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Whiteville City Council will hear a presentation on the city’s annual audit and receive a financial update from Interim City Manager Colburn Brown during its meeting Tuesday. Brown, who also serves as the city’s finance […]