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[ August 16, 2026 ] As Search for Missing Forestbrook Woman Continues, Investigators Trace Husband’s Carolinas Travel Crime & Public Safety
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Columbus County DSS Hiring for Income Maintenance Caseworker

January 22, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus Columbus County, NC — The Columbus County Department of Social Services is accepting applications for an Income Maintenance Caseworker II, with the option to hire an IMC I in a one‑year work‑against role. The […]

Winter Storm Fern Could Cause Extended Power Loss, Duke Energy Warns

January 22, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

MEDIA ADVISORY January 22, 2026 Utility urges Carolinas residents to prepare now as ice and heavy snow threaten multiday outages CHARLOTTE, NC — Duke Energy is urging customers across the Carolinas to prepare now for […]

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Columbus County

January 22, 2026 Martin 0

Columbus County Water & Sewer District I has issued a boil water advisory following a main line break that disrupted flow and triggered emergency repairs. The advisory affects several roads in the district, including portions […]

Gas Prices Keep Dropping in Columbus and Brunswick Counties

January 22, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Gas prices are sliding again across North Carolina, and drivers in Columbus and Brunswick counties are getting some of the best deals in the state. Many stations are now sitting comfortably in the mid‑$2.00 range, […]

New Child Health, WIC & Immunizations Office Now Serving Families at Jefferson Plaza

January 22, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Health Department relocates key services to improve access and convenience The Columbus County Health Department has officially opened its Child Health, WIC, and Immunizations office at a new, more accessible location in Jefferson Plaza. 800 […]

Investigation Leads to Major Drug Seizure in Riegelwood; One Arrested

January 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A month‑long narcotics investigation in Columbus County has led to the seizure of large quantities of illegal drugs and the arrest of one suspect following a multi‑agency operation centered in the Riegelwood community. According to […]

Sunset Beach Police Chief Re‑Elected to Statewide Leadership Role

January 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. — The Sunset Beach Police Department is proud to share that Chief Ken Klamar has been re‑nominated and re‑elected to serve as the Region VI Regional Director for the North Carolina Association […]

Whiteville Police to Host Coffee with a Cop

January 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A welcoming chance to share coffee, conversation, and community with local officers. WHITEVILLE, NC — The Whiteville Police Department is inviting residents to stop by The Etna Diner on Thursday, February 6 at 8:00 a.m. […]

Sheriff’s Office Acknowledges Statewide Honor Awarded to Sgt. Pamela Bryan

January 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEWIDE SRO SPOTLIGHT: Sgt. Pamela Bryan Recognized by NC Center for Safer Schools Columbus County, NC — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Sgt. Pamela Bryan, Supervisor of […]

Police Check‑In Program for Whiteville’s Vulnerable Neighbors

January 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Whiteville Police Department’s “We Call We Care” Program Continues to Support Residents Living Alone City of Whiteville, N.C. — The Whiteville Police Department continues to operate its long-standing “We Call We Care” program, a […]