Articles by Coastal Carolina News Staff

WHITEVILLE — A four‑year criminal case that began with a disturbing report at Columbus Regional Healthcare System has ended with a conviction. Zachary James Foose, 28, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one felony count of Indecent […]

Cerro Gordo NC – Summer evenings often bring people outdoors, but the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to remain vigilant regarding unusual neighborhood activity. On Tuesday, July 28, at 6:52 p.m., deputies were […]

Columbus County – The regional crackdown on impaired and dangerous driving continued Tuesday as authorities pulled over a Wilmington man for erratic behavior on local roads. Arenas R. Francisco, 54, was arrested on July 28 after […]

Whiteville NC – Emergency dispatch lines are a critical lifeline for the community, and local law enforcement is cracking down on those who tie up these essential resources. Just after midnight on July 29, at […]

Whiteville NC – A swift response by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office turned a late-night vehicle theft report into an early-morning arrest. On Wednesday, July 29, at 1:43 a.m., deputies responded to the 11700 block […]

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log Log Dates: July 28 – 29, 2026 Found Contraband (Whiteville): At 2:10 p.m. on July 28, Deputy Victoria Lancaster responded to 1255 Prison Camp Road regarding found contraband. Felony […]

Columbus County Detention Center Arrest Report The following bookings were reported by the Columbus County Detention Center for the period covering July 28-29, 2026. All criminal charges are allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent until […]