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[ August 16, 2026 ] As Search for Missing Forestbrook Woman Continues, Investigators Trace Husband’s Carolinas Travel Crime & Public Safety
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Rising Rent Has More Local Workers Looking to Housing Vouchers in 2026

July 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Eligibility expansions and rising costs mean more Brunswick and Columbus County residents now qualify for federal rent assistance. By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer Rent across Brunswick and Columbus counties continues to rise faster than […]

Blood Drive Set for July 17 at Columbus County Library

July 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Red Cross schedules one-day collection event for the 28472 area Whiteville, NC — The American Red Cross will hold a single community blood drive in the Whiteville area on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Sunday July 5th

July 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as […]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA — AND NOTES FROM THE PUBLISHER

July 4, 2026 Jeff Allen Jones 0

COASTAL CAROLINA NEWS EDITORIAL By JEFF ALLEN JONES, Publisher July 4, 2026 — Sunset Harbor, N.C. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA – AND NOTES FROM THE PUBLISHER Today, as families, friends, and communities gather to celebrate America’s […]

Four Escape Injury in Fourth of July Rollover Crash on Hallsboro Road

July 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

First responders cleared the scene quickly after confirming all occupants exited the vehicle safely. COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — A holiday afternoon took a serious turn Saturday when emergency crews rushed to the scene of a rollover […]

(Updated) Authorities Identify Murder Suspect in June 2026 Fatal Shooting on Berry Lane – Whiteville

July 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

UPDATE: Murder Suspect Captured in Wake County The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reports that Eric Martin Jr. was taken into custody by the Wake County Sheriff’s Office on the morning of July 4, 2026 CCSO […]

(UPDATE) Connections Emerge in Multi‑County Homicide Probe; Suspect Wanted in Two Killings

July 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Update: Murder Suspect Captured in Wake County The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reports that Eric Martin Jr. was taken into custody by the Wake County Sheriff’s Office on the morning of July 4, 2026 CCSO […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Saturday July 4th (HEAT ADVISORY)

July 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 218 AM EDT Sat Jul 4 2026 Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-Marlboro-Dillon-Marion-Central Horry-Northern Horry- Including the cities of Loris, Shallotte, McColl, Conway, Burgaw, Mullins, Red Hill, […]

Nakina Fire and Rescue Responded to Medical Emergency; Patient Airlifted After Helipad Transfer

July 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Coordinated response involved multiple agencies after EMS determined the patient required rapid air medical transport. Nakina, NC — On July 2, 2026, Nakina Fire & Rescue EMS 10 and Tabor City Paramedic QRV 21 were […]

SCC Hosts PILLS Academy to Inspire Future Pharmacy Professionals

July 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Whiteville, NC – Southeastern Community College hosted the PILLS Academy on June 17–18, providing high school students with hands-on exposure to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences through a partnership with the UNC Chapel Hill Eshelman School […]