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[ April 20, 2026 ] Leland’s Founders Park To Debut New Splash Pad This May Brunswick County
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Man Facing Sentencing at Courthouse Charged After Deputies Find Meth in His Pocket

January 13, 2026 BC News Staff 0

A Whiteville man appearing in court for sentencing is now facing additional charges after deputies say they found crystal meth in his pocket during processing. According to the incident report, Johnny Dakatto Jacobs, 39, of […]

Body Scanner Detects Knife Hidden on Woman During Intake at Columbus County Jail

January 13, 2026 BC News Staff 0

A woman being booked into the Columbus County Detention Center is facing additional charges after a body scanner detected a knife she allegedly attempted to smuggle into the facility. According to arrest reports, Ashley Shantell […]

Community Tips Lead to Arrests in Illegal Gaming Investigation

January 12, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Nakina, NC — A months‑long investigation sparked by community complaints led to the seizure of illegal gaming machines and the arrest of two men at a Nakina convenience store, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s […]

Today’s Carolina Weather Watch Regional Update for Sunday January 11, 2026

January 11, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Greetings, folks, welcome to the Regional Carolina Weather Watch Update for Sunday, January 11, 2026. Breezy conditions will occur today in the wake of the cold front that has moved across the area. We’ll start […]

ADR Fire Rescue: Decades of Service Highlighted During Mutual Aid Response in Bladen County

January 10, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Bladen County, NC — A recent confined space emergency in Bladen County brought regional responders together, underscoring both the seriousness of such incidents and the long-standing commitment of Acme‑Delco‑Riegelwood Fire Rescue (ADR) to serving communities across […]

State Grant Moves Sandyfield Closer to New Park Trail

January 10, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Sandyfield is a step closer to building a paved walking trail at its town park after securing a grant from the N.C. Department of Commerce. The town received $143,412 through the department’s Community Development Block […]

Whiteville City Council to Receive Audit Presentation, Financial Update Tuesday

January 10, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Whiteville City Council will hear a presentation on the city’s annual audit and receive a financial update from Interim City Manager Colburn Brown during its meeting Tuesday. Brown, who also serves as the city’s finance […]

Voters to Receive Absentee‑by‑Mail Ballots Beginning Monday

January 10, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Voters who requested absentee‑by‑mail ballots should expect them to arrive soon, with the State Board of Elections set to begin mailing ballots on Monday for the March 3 primary. Those who have already submitted requests […]

Today’s Carolina Weather Watch Regional Update for Saturday January 10, 2026

January 10, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Welcome to another edition of the Carolina Weather Watch Regional Update. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Today’s is rather lengthy. First, let’s talk about today, tonight, and Sunday. An unseasonably warm […]

$5 Dollar Scratch‑Off Ticket is a $200,000 Winner for a Delco Couple

January 9, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Jose Castro and Maria Aguinada of Delco turned a $5 scratch‑off ticket into a $200,000 win. The pair purchased their Prize Link Multiplier ticket at Smoker Friendly on Reed Road in Leland and visited lottery […]

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Man Facing Sentencing at Courthouse Charged After Deputies Find Meth in His Pocket

Body Scanner Detects Knife Hidden on Woman During Intake at Columbus County Jail

Community Tips Lead to Arrests in Illegal Gaming Investigation

Today’s Carolina Weather Watch Regional Update for Sunday January 11, 2026

ADR Fire Rescue: Decades of Service Highlighted During Mutual Aid Response in Bladen County

State Grant Moves Sandyfield Closer to New Park Trail

Whiteville City Council to Receive Audit Presentation, Financial Update Tuesday

Voters to Receive Absentee‑by‑Mail Ballots Beginning Monday

Today’s Carolina Weather Watch Regional Update for Saturday January 10, 2026

$5 Dollar Scratch‑Off Ticket is a $200,000 Winner for a Delco Couple

Leland’s Founders Park To Debut New Splash Pad This May