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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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SCC Launches Free Classroom Ready Academy to Help Address North Carolina’s Childcare Shortage

January 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Southeastern Community College is stepping up to confront North Carolina’s growing childcare crisis with the launch of its new Classroom Ready Academy, a free two‑week training program running Feb. 5–19. The academy is designed to […]

Columbus County Commissioners Greenlight $420K Boost for Emergency Response Vehicles

January 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County’s Board of Commissioners has approved a budget amendment exceeding $420,000 to support the continued operation of two quick response vehicles (QRVs) used by county emergency services. The decision came during Tuesday’s regular meeting, […]

Warming Center Offers Overnight Shelter in Whiteville

January 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County, NC — As temperatures dip below freezing across Columbus County, the Facts of Life Church in Whiteville opens its doors to those in need of warmth and safety. Located at 506 North Lee […]

Whiteville Braces for Weekend Winter Storm

January 21, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

City encourages residents to prepare, stay informed, and enroll in Alert Whiteville for emergency updates. Whiteville, NC — Whiteville Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm and Possible Power Outages Whiteville Emergency Services is […]

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Person of Interest in Larceny Case

January 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to an ongoing larceny investigation. Investigators say the person pictured is a […]

Winter Storm Safety: What to Do Before, During, and After Severe Weather

January 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

As winter weather approaches for this weekend, residents across Brunswick and Columbus counties are encouraged to prepare early and stay informed. The National Weather Service and NOAA have released a winter storm planning timeline […]

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BEMC Community Grants Support Local Programs Across Brunswick and Columbus Counties

January 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Local nonprofits and community groups once again have an opportunity to receive support through the Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) Community Grants Program, an annual initiative that has strengthened organizations across the region for more […]

Winter Storm Threat Builds for Southeastern NC

January 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Confidence is growing that a large winter storm will develop late this week, with impacts possible across Southeastern North Carolina from Friday through Sunday. Forecasters say the system could bring a mix of wintry weather, […]

Former West Fraser Employee Charged in Embezzlement Investigation

January 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RIEGELWOOD, N.C. — A former employee of West Fraser Paper Mill in Riegelwood has been arrested following a law enforcement investigation into alleged payroll manipulation and embezzlement. According to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, detectives […]

RECALL: Ready‑To‑Eat Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet Products Affect North Carolina

January 19, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

January 19, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today that Suzanna’s Kitchen, based in Norcross, Ga., is recalling more than 13,000 pounds of ready‑to‑eat grilled chicken breast fillet […]