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(Update) Bolton Opens 2026 Community Development Block Grant Application Window

July 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Update: Chip Bartlett will be available to assist residents with the application process on Tuesday, July 14, at the Bolton Town Hall, 221 9th Street, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This grant is limited […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Thursday July 9th

July 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1226 AM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026 Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-Inland New Hanover-Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Inland Georgetown-Coastal Georgetown-Central Horry Counties Including the cities of Oak […]

(Updated) Hazmat Response Contained at Chadbourn Rail Yard After Tuesday Fire

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

One firefighter hospitalized for heat-related injuries; cause of blaze at tank-cleaning facility remains under investigation CHADBOURN, NC — A hazardous‑materials response at the Grist Road rail yard in Chadbourn on Tuesday afternoon sent one firefighter to […]

Clayton Man Charged in Multi‑County Timber Theft Investigation

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CLAYTON, N.C. — A Johnston County man faces a long list of felony and misdemeanor charges after state forestry investigators uncovered an alleged timber‑theft scheme spanning five North Carolina counties. On July 8, Joel Blake Lee, 55, of Clayton, […]

Community Invited to ‘Hotdogs and Cool Cats’ at Columbus County Fairgrounds

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — Columbus County Animal Protective Services is hosting a community-wide event, “Hotdogs and Cool Cats,” on Saturday, August 1, 2026, to bring families together to support our local shelter pets. These overly deserving […]

Columbus County Health Department to Host Drive-Thru Back to School Vaccine Clinic

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Drive-thru event in Whiteville to help students meet state-mandated immunization deadlines. WHITEVILLE, NC — With the upcoming school year approaching, the Columbus County Health Department is helping local families stay ahead of state-mandated health requirements. […]

Bake Sale Fundraiser Set for Friday, July 10, in Riegelwood

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Local 6u Coach Pitch Team raising travel funds for upcoming World Series trip By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer Riegelwood, NC — The Riegelwood 6u Coach Pitch Team made a strong showing at the NC […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Wednesday July 8th

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 147 AM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026 EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Dangerously hot […]

Multi‑Agency Response to Sand Hole Road Fire in Riegelwood

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Fire Marshal reviewing cause of Sand Hole Road incident in Riegelwood Fire crews responded to a morning call on Tuesday, July 7 to a residential fire in the Sand Hole Road area of Riegelwood, with […]

Health Alert: North Carolina Officials Monitor Cyclospora Outbreak

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Understanding the symptoms and safety steps to protect your household from foodborne illness this summer Federal and state health officials are currently monitoring an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection causing prolonged, watery, […]