Coastal Carolina News Staff, Author at Coastal Carolina News

Living Within Your Means No Longer Matches Reality for Many Local Families

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

As essentials outpace wages, households in Brunswick and Columbus counties increasingly rely on credit to cover basic needs. By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer Rising Costs Undercut Traditional Budgeting Advice and “Living within your means” […]

Gov. Stein Signs $34B State Budget, Ending Years‑Long Impasse

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

New plan delivers raises for teachers and state employees, funds Medicaid and Helene recovery, and trims more than 1,000 government positions. By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday signed North Carolina’s […]

Vandalism Strikes NC Fourth of July Festival Tradition in Southport

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Southport Police Seek Public’s Help After More Than 240 Items Slashed Along Parade Route By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer SOUTHPORT, NC — A holiday weekend tradition in Southport took a disheartening turn this year, […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Wednesday July 8th

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 147 AM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026 EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Dangerously hot […]

Multi‑Agency Response to Sand Hole Road Fire in Riegelwood

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Fire Marshal reviewing cause of Sand Hole Road incident in Riegelwood Fire crews responded to a morning call on Tuesday, July 7 to a residential fire in the Sand Hole Road area of Riegelwood, with […]

Half‑Shark Washes Ashore on Oak Island Over Holiday Weekend

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Local photo prompts confirmation from NC Shark Conservancy OAK ISLAND, NC — A small, partially intact shark washed ashore near 52nd Street over the holiday weekend, drawing attention after a local resident shared a photo in […]

Health Alert: North Carolina Officials Monitor Cyclospora Outbreak

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Understanding the symptoms and safety steps to protect your household from foodborne illness this summer Federal and state health officials are currently monitoring an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection causing prolonged, watery, […]

Brunswick Residents File Lawsuit Against Town of Leland Over Zoning Approvals

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Superior Court complaint alleges procedural failures, inadequate impact studies, and rapid growth concerns By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — A group of Brunswick County residents has initiated legal action against the Town […]

Medicaid Funding Restored at Myrtle Beach Planned Parenthood After Yearlong Cutoff

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Clinic regains ability to serve low‑income patients after federal ban expires Myrtle Beach, SC — Medicaid funding has resumed at the Planned Parenthood health center in Myrtle Beach, restoring access to cancer screenings, STI testing, […]

Big Box Summer Price Cuts Reach Brunswick and Columbus County Shoppers

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Local Walmart stores reflect nationwide Rollback campaign Walmart’s summer price cuts are reaching Brunswick and Columbus County shoppers as the retailer rolls out its nationwide Rollback campaign across local stores. Local stores reflect the nationwide […]

Articles by Coastal Carolina News Staff

Living Within Your Means No Longer Matches Reality for Many Local Families

Gov. Stein Signs $34B State Budget, Ending Years‑Long Impasse

Vandalism Strikes NC Fourth of July Festival Tradition in Southport

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Wednesday July 8th

Multi‑Agency Response to Sand Hole Road Fire in Riegelwood

Half‑Shark Washes Ashore on Oak Island Over Holiday Weekend

Health Alert: North Carolina Officials Monitor Cyclospora Outbreak

Brunswick Residents File Lawsuit Against Town of Leland Over Zoning Approvals

Medicaid Funding Restored at Myrtle Beach Planned Parenthood After Yearlong Cutoff

Big Box Summer Price Cuts Reach Brunswick and Columbus County Shoppers

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