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Interstate Crime Spree Suspect Apprehended

August 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

South Carolina resident Jasmine Mechelle Davis, 28, of Dillon, was booked into the Columbus County Detention Center on multiple property crime charges. Davis has been charged with felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, felony […]

Chadbourn Man Faces Malicious Conduct Charges

August 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Whiteville NC – Christopher Jordan Fowler, a 28-year-old listed as homeless in Chadbourn, is currently awaiting trial after an arrest by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Fowler is facing a felony charge for malicious conduct […]

WHITEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PREPARES FOR FALL WITH STRICTER DEVICE RULES

August 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

As summer winds down, administrators focus on keeping classrooms distraction‑free WHITEVILLE, NC — As summer vacation comes to an end and hallways prepare to fill once again with students, Whiteville High School is tightening its […]

High-Speed Chase Ends in $100K Bond for Whiteville Man

August 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Whiteville NC – Matthew Ryan Heye, 21, of Whiteville, was booked into the Columbus County Detention Center following an arrest by the Whiteville Police Department. Heye faces a serious felony charge for fleeing/eluding arrest with […]

Columbus County Incident Log Summary: July 30 – August 3, 2026

August 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Blotter The following incidents were reported by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office between July 30 and August 3, 2026. Property Crimes, Theft & Vandalism Cerro Gordo (July 30): Deputies responded […]

Columbus County Detention Center Arrest Report: July 30 – August 3, 2026

August 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County Detention Center Blotter: July 30 – August 3, 2026 Major Incidents & High-Bond Arrests Matthew Ryan Heye (21) of Whiteville: Arrested by the Whiteville Police Department on a felony charge of fleeing/eluding arrest […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Monday August 3rd

August 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Forecast RIP CURRENT STATEMENT Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 802 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026 Coastal Brunswick County- HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Dangerous […]

Whiteville Police Want To Remind Everyone To Stay Safe and To Lock Your Car Doors

August 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Whiteville NC – Whiteville Police are urging residents to take simple precautions after a recent uptick in nighttime vehicle break‑ins across the city. According to a public safety message shared Sunday evening, officers say most […]

SCC Releases Annual Report Highlighting Growth, Opportunity And Community Impact

August 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Southeastern Community College is celebrating a year of major growth, national recognition and expanding opportunities across Columbus County with the release of its 2025–2026 Annual Report. The report outlines how SCC served 6,160 […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Sunday August 2nd

August 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Forecast Today Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. High near 86. South wind 10 to 16 […]