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[ April 19, 2026 ] TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Sunday April 19th Brunswick County
[ April 19, 2026 ] STRUCTURE FIRE – RODNEY ROAD, CONWAY SC Crime & Public Safety
[ April 18, 2026 ] New Urgent Care Pet Facility Set to Open in Leland Town Center Brunswick County
[ April 18, 2026 ] County Commissioners to Weigh Alcohol Referendum, Sales Tax Measure, Airport Grant at Monday Meeting Columbus County
[ April 18, 2026 ] County to Consider $164,000 Boost for Senior Meal Programs Columbus County

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Sunday April 19th

April 19, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today A chance of showers, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust […]

County Commissioners to Weigh Alcohol Referendum, Sales Tax Measure, Airport Grant at Monday Meeting

April 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Columbus County commissioners will take up a packed agenda Monday night that includes two potential ballot referendums, major funding decisions, and multiple settlement agreements involving opioids and PFAS contamination. The board meets at […]

County to Consider $164,000 Boost for Senior Meal Programs

April 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Columbus County’s senior nutrition programs could receive a major funding increase next year as commissioners prepare to vote Monday on a $164,000 budget amendment to support congregate and home‑delivered meals. The request comes […]

County to Accept State Aviation Grant for Airport Improvements

April 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Columbus County is set to receive more than $70,000 in state aviation funding to support improvements at the Columbus County Municipal Airport, pending approval by commissioners at Monday night’s meeting. County Manager Eddie […]

Commissioners to Consider Countywide Alcohol Referendum for November Ballot

April 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Columbus County commissioners on Monday will decide whether voters should have the final say on expanding alcohol sales across the county, marking the first major step toward a countywide referendum that could reshape […]

City of Whiteville Leaf and Limb Pickup Update

April 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Spring reminder for residents inside city limits WHITEVILLE, NC — With spring in full swing, the City of Whiteville is reminding residents inside the city limits that leaf and limb pickup is available five days […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Saturday April 18th

April 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today Sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, with […]

Regional News at a Glance: Week of April 13

April 17, 2026 BC News Staff 0

A Weekly Summary of Municipal Growth, Infrastructure, and Community Safety By BC News Staff Writer The week of April 13, 2026, was marked by significant civic activity across the coastal Carolinas, as municipalities pivoted from […]

Justice for Antonio: Renewed Community Push to Solve 2024 Killing of 7-Year-Old

April 17, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Two years later, family and community leaders rally to break the silence and find the killer of second-grader Antonio Jamal Maultsby Jr. By BC News Staff Writer CHADBOURN, NC — Two years after the gunfire […]

Whiteville Teen Held Without Bond in Rape Case Pending Residency Review

April 17, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — An 18‑year‑old Whiteville man is being held in the Columbus County Detention Center without bond while authorities verify his residency status following a rape charge filed this week. Alfonso Hernandez‑Sanchez, 18, of 410 […]