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[ August 16, 2026 ] As Search for Missing Forestbrook Woman Continues, Investigators Trace Husband’s Carolinas Travel Crime & Public Safety
[ August 16, 2026 ] Felony DUI Suspect Arrested After Hit‑and‑Run That Injured Two Pedestrians Crime & Public Safety
[ August 16, 2026 ] Strong Storm Over Makatoka Prompts Special Weather Statement Brunswick County
[ August 16, 2026 ] IT’S A JUNGLE PET RESCUE CASE: How a Home‑Based Cat Nonprofit Ended up in Court Brunswick County
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Cyclospora Concerns Grow; Investigators Probe Multi Contamination Sources

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Low‑lying produce and imported lettuce remain under scrutiny while safer alternatives are identified for Carolina consumers By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer A rise in cyclospora‑related gastrointestinal illness across the Carolinas continues to challenge federal […]

Early Morning Domestic Call Results in Trespassing and Driving Charges

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — An early morning domestic response by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a Chadbourn man on multiple charges. Deputies responded to a domestic call on New Britton Highway […]

Former Federal Convict Arrested in Riegelwood Child Abuse Investigation

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RIEGELWOOD, NC — A weekend investigation into alleged child abuse in eastern Columbus County resulted in charges against a 35-year-old Riegelwood man with a history of federal violent crime convictions. Deputies responded to an incident […]

Out-of-State Fugitive Inmate Processed at Columbus County Detention Center

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

TABOR CITY, NC — Authorities have formally initiated extradition proceedings against a 55-year-old man wanted by out-of-state law enforcement agencies. Timothy Griffin, whose address is listed as the Tabor Correctional Institution in Tabor City, was […]

Columbus County Schools Unlocks AI: How Local Teachers Are Getting a High-Tech Assistant

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Instead of banning the future, the district is putting AI tools like MagicSchool to work in elementary, middle, and high schools to tackle teacher burnout, streamline the school day, and help students sharpen their critical […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Tuesday July 28th

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

HEAT ADVISORY URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 129 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026 Columbus-Inland Brunswick-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry- -Central Horry-Northern Horry Counties. Including the cities of Long Beach, Socastee, Garden City, […]