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Red Flag Issued on Oak Island; Overriding National Weather Service Forecast

July 19, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

On‑scene assessment superseded federal forecast OAK ISLAND, NC — July 19, 2026 Beach conditions have been upgraded to Red Flag for the remainder of Sunday after hazardous surf was identified by the Town’s Beach Safety […]

IOLTA Funding Shift Expected to Hit Civil Legal Aid in Brunswick and Columbus Counties

July 19, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

State budget reroutes future interest earnings to criminal defense, leaving fewer resources for residents facing eviction, domestic‑violence hearings, and benefits disputes. Raleigh, NC — North Carolina is now the only state in the nation redirecting Interest […]

Legal Beef: Being the Victim of a Crime Doesn’t Always Mean a Payday

July 19, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Legal Beef: Being the victim of a crime doesn’t always mean a payday. * Always Remember to Consult with an Attorney for Legal Advice Coastal Carolina News is the updated branding for bcdollarsaver.com. © 2026 CoastalCarolinaNews.com. All rights […]

Why Your Grocery Store Salad Might Have a Hidden Safety Gap

July 19, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A recent multi-state recall involving Taylor Farms highlights the risks of our complex, international food supply chain. By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer Next time you grab a bag of salad, consider where it started: […]

The Hidden Gem Everyone Knows: A Visit to Locals Family Diner – 9 out of 10

July 19, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Restaurant Review: Local’s Family Diner – 832 North Howe Street in Southport NC Rating: 9 out of 10 If you aren’t looking for it, you might cruise right on by. With a classic, unassuming sign […]

(UPDATE) Oxpen Road Closed Between Lakeside Drive and Harbor Cove

July 19, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

UPDATE: Oxpen Road is back open for normal use Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 4:45 p.m. Brunswick County, NC — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office says Oxpen Road is closed in both directions from Lakeside […]

RECALL: Marketside Iceberg Lettuce Pulled in Carolina Stores

July 19, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Walmart has removed several Marketside bagged iceberg lettuce products from stores in Brunswick, Columbus, and Horry counties after its supplier, Taylor Farms, was linked to a Cyclospora investigation involving shredded iceberg sourced from central Mexico. […]