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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
[ August 16, 2026 ] RECALL: Attic Stairway Ladders Pose Fall Hazard Business News

Salmonella Outbreak Reaches Carolinas; Despite No Recalled Eggs Sold in Either State

July 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CDC confirms one illness in North Carolina and one in South Carolina; investigators say outbreak strain extends beyond recalled Texas‑produced eggs By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer Federal health officials say North Carolina and South […]

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log: July 24–27, 2026

July 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log The following incident reports were logged by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office for the period covering July 24, 2026, through July 27, 2026. July 24, 2026 Incident 26-1636 (10:55 […]

Columbus County Detention Center Arrest Report: July 24–27, 2026

July 27, 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 24, 2026, through July 27, 2026. All criminal charges are allegations, and defendants […]

USDA Directs Major Funding Toward Feral Swine Control in NC and SC

July 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is steering a significant portion of its newly announced $35 million feral swine initiative toward the Carolinas, where the invasive animals continue to cause escalating damage to cropland, […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Monday July 27th

July 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around […]

Lumber River’s Amber Water Creates One of The Carolinas’ Quietest Natural Escapes

July 26, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer The Lumber River in southeastern North Carolina is easy to spot because the water looks like sweet tea. This happens because leaves, bark, and roots from the nearby cypress […]

Columbus County Partnership for Children Names Mike Roberts as New Program Manager and Grant Writer

July 26, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — The Columbus County Partnership for Children (CCPC) has announced the appointment of Mike Roberts as the organization’s new Program Manager and Grant Writer. In his new position, Roberts will oversee and monitor […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Sunday July 26th

July 26, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of […]

Clarkton Man Held Without Bond After Alleged Kidnapping, Sexual Assault

July 25, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CLARKTON NC — A Clarkton man is being held without bond after deputies say a woman escaped his home and reported being kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office arrested Wade Anthony Garcia, 41, […]

Flood Watch Remains in Effect for SE NC and NE SC Through This Evening

July 25, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington at 2:41 a.m. remains in effect until 8:00 p.m. today, covering a wide portion of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina as heavy […]