Coastal Carolina News Staff, Author at Coastal Carolina News

Winco Fireworks Recalled Nationwide for Explosion and Burn Hazards

July 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Recall issued just before July 4 celebrations RALEIGH, NC — Federal safety officials have issued a nationwide recall of two Winco‑brand consumer fireworks just a day before July 4 celebrations, warning that both items can malfunction […]

New North Carolina Law Bolsters Protection for Minors and Expands Trafficking Awareness

July 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Governor Stein signs House Bill 83, mandating new training for coastal vacation rental contractors and increasing criminal penalties for the dissemination of harmful material to minors. By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer RALEIGH, NC – […]

Southport Dissolves Historic Preservation Commission

July 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Decision Shifts Historic‑District Oversight to City Staff By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer Southport, NC — Southport has dissolved its Historic Preservation Commission, ending decades of citizen‑led review of historic‑district changes and shifting all responsibilities to […]

Brunswick County Signals Tighter Water Limits Ahead as Extreme Drought Deepens

July 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Stage 2 restrictions remain in force; officials warn Stage 3 could halt all automatic irrigation. By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — Brunswick County remains under a Stage 2 Mandatory Water Conservation […]

Board of Elections Launches Countywide Voter Connection Outreach Events

July 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Connecting Brunswick County Voters With Registration, Education, and Free Photo IDs Bolivia, NC — The Brunswick County Board of Elections is launching its Annual Voter Connection Opportunities beginning July 16, a countywide outreach effort designed to […]

Southport Man Wins $100,000 Scratch-Off Prize

July 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Southport man claims $100,000 top prize on $30 scratch-off A Southport man is celebrating a major lottery win after taking a chance on a $30 scratch-off ticket. William Everett claimed a $100,000 top prize from […]

Columbus County Opens Hydration Stations as Heat Index Nears 105° This Weekend

July 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Fire departments will provide free bottled water July 3–5 as dangerous heat conditions develop. COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — Columbus County Emergency Services is monitoring the potential for dangerous heat across the area this holiday weekend. The […]

Horry County Responds to Three Separate Fire and Traffic Incidents July 1–2

July 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Horry County Fire Rescue handled three unrelated incidents across Conway, Loris, and the Longs community between July 1 and July 2, 2026, including two brush‑fire responses and one two‑vehicle crash that temporarily blocked lanes. Brush […]

K9 Ori Retires After Eight Years of Service With Horry County Police

July 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

HCPD’s longtime K9 partner begins a well‑earned retirement at home with Sgt. Brandon Rabon. Horry County, SC — The Horry County Police Department (HCPD) is marking a sentimental milestone this week as K9 Ori officially […]

State Board Warns of Faulty Voter Registration Mailings

July 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Raleigh, NC — The N.C. State Board of Elections on July 1, 2026 started cautioning voters about inaccurate voter registration mailings sent by Ready to Register Inc., citing outdated forms, incorrect information, and delivery […]

Articles by Coastal Carolina News Staff

Winco Fireworks Recalled Nationwide for Explosion and Burn Hazards

New North Carolina Law Bolsters Protection for Minors and Expands Trafficking Awareness

Southport Dissolves Historic Preservation Commission

Brunswick County Signals Tighter Water Limits Ahead as Extreme Drought Deepens

Board of Elections Launches Countywide Voter Connection Outreach Events

Southport Man Wins $100,000 Scratch-Off Prize

Columbus County Opens Hydration Stations as Heat Index Nears 105° This Weekend

Horry County Responds to Three Separate Fire and Traffic Incidents July 1–2

K9 Ori Retires After Eight Years of Service With Horry County Police

State Board Warns of Faulty Voter Registration Mailings

As Search for Missing Forestbrook Woman Continues, Investigators Trace Husband’s Carolinas Travel