Coastal Carolina News Staff, Author at Coastal Carolina News

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 […]

Hayes Returns to SCC as Associate Dean of Public Safety

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Southeastern Community College has welcomed back a familiar face with deep roots in Columbus County’s emergency services community. Ronnie Hayes, a Bethel native and retired fire chief, has rejoined the college as its […]

Southeastern Community College Receives $4.9 Million Federal Investment to Expand Truck Driver Training

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Southeastern Community College will move forward with major upgrades to its Truck Driver Training Program after receiving a $4.9 million federal appropriation included in H.R. 5371, legislation supported by U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis […]

Columbus County Arrest Report — Feb. 17–20, 2026

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Whiteville, NC – The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office booked numerous individuals into the detention center from February 17 to February 20, 2026. These bookings reflect arrests made by sheriff’s deputies during that period. All individuals […]

Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice Recalled Nationwide Over Glass Contamination Risk

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

USDA FSIS issues Class I recall for more than 3.3 million pounds of frozen product Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of nearly 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice […]

Brunswick County Arrest Report — Feb. 19–20, 2026

February 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Arrest Report — Feb. 19–20, 2026 All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. February 20 Arrests Miguel Vitela Olvera, 58 Booking Time: 8:59 p.m. Charge: Failure to Appear Michael Shane Kellett, 50 […]

Lake Waccamaw Schedules Public Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment

February 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Public hearing set for March 10 to review proposed zoning text amendment for Lake Shore Drive. Lake Waccamaw, NC — The Town of Lake Waccamaw has announced a public hearing to review a proposed amendment […]

NC Parents Warned: Too Many School Absences Can Trigger Legal Consequences

February 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Districts follow state‑mandated steps as absenteeism trends mirror statewide post‑pandemic patterns North Carolina school districts are renewing their focus on student attendance, reminding families that excessive unexcused absences can lead to escalating interventions and, in […]

Articles by Coastal Carolina News Staff

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

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Saturday February 21st

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

Hayes Returns to SCC as Associate Dean of Public Safety

Southeastern Community College Receives $4.9 Million Federal Investment to Expand Truck Driver Training

Columbus County Arrest Report — Feb. 17–20, 2026

Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice Recalled Nationwide Over Glass Contamination Risk

Brunswick County Arrest Report — Feb. 19–20, 2026

Lake Waccamaw Schedules Public Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment

NC Parents Warned: Too Many School Absences Can Trigger Legal Consequences

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