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Wilmington Driver Nabbed for DWI and Reckless Driving in Columbus County

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County – The regional crackdown on impaired and dangerous driving continued Tuesday as authorities pulled over a Wilmington man for erratic behavior on local roads. Arenas R. Francisco, 54, was arrested on July 28 after […]

Late-Night Disturbance at Columbus Regional Healthcare Leads to 911 Misuse Charge

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Whiteville NC – Emergency dispatch lines are a critical lifeline for the community, and local law enforcement is cracking down on those who tie up these essential resources. Just after midnight on July 29, at […]

Stolen Whiteville Pickup Truck Recovered Within Hours, Suspect Jailed

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Whiteville NC – A swift response by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office turned a late-night vehicle theft report into an early-morning arrest. On Wednesday, July 29, at 1:43 a.m., deputies responded to the 11700 block […]

Columbus County Incident Log Summary: July 28 – 29, 2026

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log Log Dates: July 28 – 29, 2026 Found Contraband (Whiteville): At 2:10 p.m. on July 28, Deputy Victoria Lancaster responded to 1255 Prison Camp Road regarding found contraband. Felony […]

Columbus County Detention Center Arrest Report: July 28–29, 2026

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County Detention Center Arrest Report The following bookings were reported by the Columbus County Detention Center for the period covering July 28-29, 2026. All criminal charges are allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent until […]

COASTAL CAROLINA LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE: July 29 – August 4, 2026

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Coastal Carolina Weekly Entertainment Calendar July 29, 2026 – August 4, 2026 WEDNESDAY — July 29 Carolina Jazz Band — Southport Tap and Cellar, 827 N Howe St, Southport — 5:00 PM Hank Barbee & […]

Border Belt Drug Task Force Launched to Target I‑95 Drug Trafficking

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

SBI partners with three sheriff’s offices and two district attorneys to coordinate multi‑county narcotics enforcement ROBESON COUNTY, NC — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation announced the formation of the Border Belt Drug Task […]

Whiteville Church Joins Nourish Hope Distribution Network

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Saturday event supports growing demand for regional food assistance WHITEVILLE, NC — Facts of Life Outreach Community Based Programs is expanding its Nourish Hope food distribution schedule, adding a Saturday drive‑thru event in Whiteville while continuing […]

Columbus Regional Earns National Gold Plus Award for Excellence in Stroke Care

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Columbus Regional Healthcare System has earned top national recognition for its stroke care, receiving the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus award for 2026. The honor highlights hospitals […]

Nakina Resident Charged with Intent to Sell Schedule II Narcotics

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

NAKINA, NC — A local man was taken into custody Monday afternoon following a narcotics investigation conducted by Columbus County Sheriff’s deputies. James Curtis Reaves, 43, of 1621 Ramsey Ford Road, Nakina, was arrested at […]