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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

Big Box Summer Price Cuts Reach Brunswick and Columbus County Shoppers

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Local Walmart stores reflect nationwide Rollback campaign Walmart’s summer price cuts are reaching Brunswick and Columbus County shoppers as the retailer rolls out its nationwide Rollback campaign across local stores. Local stores reflect the nationwide […]

Extreme Drought is Turning Small Sparks into Major Fires across Horry, Brunswick and Columbus

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Recent fires – from a sparkler‑ignited house in Brunswick County to a fireworks‑driven field fire in Columbus County – show how quickly minor ignition sources can escalate as Horry County remains in D3 Extreme Drought. […]

Loris Woman Charged With Allowing Child Sexual Abuse in Ongoing Columbus County Investigation

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The charges stem from allegations in the same 2019 incidents that led to more than 30 felony counts against Jeromy Blanton Columbus County, NC — A Loris, South Carolina woman has been arrested in Columbus […]

Whiteville teen held without bond in three June killings across two counties

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

18-year-old accused of homicides in Columbus and Halifax counties; investigators outline timeline of connected cases resulting in three deaths. By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer Law enforcement agencies in Columbus, Halifax, and Wake counties report […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Tuesday July 7th

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 7 to 14 […]

Whiteville Police Launch Citizen Connect Portal to Expand Digital Public‑Safety Services

July 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

New online system offers crime heat maps, non‑emergency reporting, and secure tip submissions for residents and businesses WHITEVILLE, NC — The Whiteville Police Department has officially launched its Citizen Connect Portal, a new digital platform designed […]

USPS to Raise Price of Forever Stamp to 82 Cents on July 12

July 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The Postal Service says the increase is necessary to stabilize finances as operational costs continue to rise. Washington, DC — The cost of mailing a letter in the United States will rise once again as […]

(Update) Five‑Acre Wildfire Keeps Crews Returning to Old Lake Road Through Saturday

July 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

UPDATE: The Old Lake Road brush fire in the Acme‑Delco‑Riegelwood area reached 100% containment early Sunday, following repeated crew responses since the fire first ignited late Friday night. Dry conditions allow fire to continue burning […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Monday July 6th

July 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 159 AM EDT Mon Jul 6 2026 Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland New Hanover-Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-Coastal Brunswick-Central Horry-Northern Horry- Including the cities of Chadbourn, Leland, Murrells Inlet, Oak […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Border Counties

July 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Robeson County, northwestern Columbus County, southeastern Dillon County, and northern Horry County until 4:45 p.m. At 4:02 p.m., a storm over […]