Coastal Carolina News Staff, Author at Coastal Carolina News

The Carolina Weather Watch Update for Friday, January 9, 2026

January 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Greetings and welcome to the Carolina Weather Watch Update for Friday January 9, 2026. A warm front has lifted north of the area this morning. This will lead to an unseasonably warm and rather humid […]

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Officials Meet in Whiteville to Advance Statewide Flood Resiliency Planning

January 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

State and local officials gathered in Whiteville on Wednesday to discuss new strategies to address flooding across the region, part of a broader statewide effort to strengthen North Carolina’s long‑term flood preparedness. The N.C. Department […]

Community Tips Lead to Major Drug Trafficking Arrest in Leland

January 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Leland N.C. — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Leland man this week following multiple community complaints from residents of the SeaBrooke neighborhood. Residents reported concerns that Norman Jamar Dixon was supplying illicit narcotics […]

New Federal Dietary Guidelines to Shape Local Nutrition Programs

January 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans will bring changes to nutrition programs across Brunswick and Columbus counties, as schools, childcare centers, and public‑health agencies begin aligning with the updated federal standards. The guidelines place […]

SHINING BRIGHT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Memory Lane Monuments

January 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

BC NEWS & DOLLAR-SAVER SHINING BRIGHT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT MEMORY LANE MONUMENTS Est. 1975 Our company was founded in 1975 by my father, James L. Hester of Bladenboro, N.C. After my brother passed away […]

Collier’s Gift Shop to Close; Jewelry Store Will Remain Open

January 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Collier’s gift shop in downtown Whiteville will soon close, owner Lori Collins announced Jan. 4 in an emotional Facebook video. The neighboring business, Collier’s Jewelers, will continue operating as usual. Collins, who owns both stores […]

Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl Trafficking Arrests Following Community Complaints

January 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Southport, NC — January 8, 2026 Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl Trafficking Arrests Following Community Complaints The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three individuals on multiple narcotics […]