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Columbus County Farmers Market Plans Valentine’s Day Event

January 15, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County Farmers Market Plans Valentine’s Day Event WHITEVILLE, NC — The Columbus County Community Farmers Market will be open Saturday, February 14, with Valentines Day themed goods alongside its regular lineup of local produce […]

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PFAS Found in Statewide Testing, Brunswick and Columbus Among Impacted Areas

January 15, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RALEIGH, NC — A preliminary study from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources has detected PFAS in soil, wastewater, and biosolids across the state. The review is the agency’s first […]

Schedule Change at Whiteville City Schools

January 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A schedule change has been announced for the Whiteville City School District Friday Jan 16, 2026 – Early Release Monday Jan 19, 2026 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (All Campuses are Closed) Tuesday Jan […]

South Columbus Brings Back Jake Fonvielle as Head Football Coach

January 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

South Columbus High School has turned to a familiar name to guide its football program, announcing that Jake Fonvielle will return as the Stallions’ head coach. Fonvielle, a South Columbus graduate, previously led the Stallions […]

Charlotte Man Found Asleep in Stranger’s SUV Faces Multiple Charges

January 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A Charlotte man is facing a series of charges after Columbus County deputies say he broke into a detached garage and was found sleeping inside a vehicle early Sunday morning. According to the Columbus County […]

Today’s Carolina Weather Watch Regional Update for Wednesday January 14, 2026

January 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Welcome to the Regional Carolina Weather Watch Update for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 If you like very cold January weather, I have some good news for you! If you like a winter wonderland of snow, […]

Five Arrested After Gunfire Report Draws Deputies to Chadbourn Home

January 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Five people are facing charges after a shots-fired call led deputies to a chaotic scene on Godwin Trail Saturday evening. According to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to 110 Godwin Trail around 5 […]

Man Facing Sentencing at Courthouse Charged After Deputies Find Meth in His Pocket

January 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A Whiteville man appearing in court for sentencing is now facing additional charges after deputies say they found crystal meth in his pocket during processing. According to the incident report, Johnny Dakatto Jacobs, 39, of […]

Body Scanner Detects Knife Hidden on Woman During Intake at Columbus County Jail

January 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A woman being booked into the Columbus County Detention Center is facing additional charges after a body scanner detected a knife she allegedly attempted to smuggle into the facility. According to arrest reports, Ashley Shantell […]

Community Tips Lead to Arrests in Illegal Gaming Investigation

January 12, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Nakina, NC — A months‑long investigation sparked by community complaints led to the seizure of illegal gaming machines and the arrest of two men at a Nakina convenience store, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s […]