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Two Arrested After North Whiteville Vehicle Break-Ins Lead to Multi-Agency Bust in Elizabethtown

August 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — A string of vehicle break-ins in North Whiteville ended with the recovery of a stolen car, stolen property, and the arrest of two suspects in neighboring Bladen County on Thursday, according to […]

Tabor City Man Facing Felony Mass Littering and Property Damage Charges

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

TABOR CITY, NC — A Tabor City resident was arrested shortly after midnight on Thursday on major littering and property damage charges. Christopher Dale Gore, 40, of 121 Spivey Rd., Tabor City, was arrested by […]

Delco Driver Charged with DWI on Fertilizer Road

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RIEGELWOOD, NC — A vehicle stop in Riegelwood resulted in impaired driving charges late Wednesday evening. At approximately 8:57 p.m. on Aug. 12, Deputy Timothy B. Stewart stopped a Ford F-150 near 1 Fertilizer Road. […]

Riegelwood Man Charged with Deadly Weapon Assault and Cross-County Habitual Felon Warrant

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RIEGELWOOD, NC — A Riegelwood man was taken into custody Wednesday evening after being charged in connection with an assault investigation and outstanding warrants. Aaron Bordeaux, 63, of 104 Lakeside Dr., Riegelwood, was arrested following […]

Rabies Confirmed in Bladen County; Regional Case Raises Concern for Columbus County

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

BLADENBORO, NC — Health officials are urging residents across the region to stay alert after a bat found near Bladenboro tested positive for rabies, prompting renewed concern about pet‑exposure risks in neighboring counties, including Columbus. The […]

Lawn Equipment Valued at Over $4,000 Stolen in Nakina Break-In

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

NAKINA, NC — Authorities are investigating a felony break-in and larceny reported on Avery Ward Road in Nakina. First Sergeant James Norris of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report around 12:24 p.m. […]

Chadbourn Woman Facing Heavy Drug Trafficking and Prison Contraband Charges

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — A Chadbourn resident is behind bars following an incident at the local correctional facility. Pamela H. Miller, 57, of 442 Pine Acres Ave., Chadbourn, was arrested by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office […]

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report: Aug. 12, 2026

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The following incidents were reported by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. CCSO Incident Report: Breaking and Entering in Nakina Incident Number: 26-1812 Date & Time: Aug. 12, 2026, at 12:24 […]

Columbus County Detention Center Arrest Report: August 12 – 13, 2026

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County Detention Center Arrest Report: Aug. 12–13, 2026 The following individuals were booked into the Columbus County Detention Center between 12:00 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2026, and 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, according […]

FDA Issues Emergency Authorization for Drug to Treat New World Screwworm for Canines

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Simparica TRIO authorized for emergency treatment of New World screwworm in dogs and puppies WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given veterinarians permission to use the prescription drug Simparica TRIO to […]