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[ May 30, 2026 ] Commercial Blazes and Last-Day Water Balloons: Inside Supply Fire’s Chaotic Friday Brunswick County
[ May 30, 2026 ] Shaping Brunswick’s Future: County Announces Openings Across Six Influential Advisory Boards Brunswick County
[ May 30, 2026 ] North Whiteville Fire Department Offering Free Smoke Detectors Columbus County
[ May 30, 2026 ] Horry County Early Voting Underway Ahead of June 9 Statewide Primary Government
[ May 30, 2026 ] Legal Beef: Is It a Crime To Shove Someone Out of The Way? Legal Advice (Legal Beef)

NC Parents Warned: Too Many School Absences Can Trigger Legal Consequences

February 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Districts follow state‑mandated steps as absenteeism trends mirror statewide post‑pandemic patterns North Carolina school districts are renewing their focus on student attendance, reminding families that excessive unexcused absences can lead to escalating interventions and, in […]

Freedom Fest to Celebrate 250 Years of American History on July 4, 2026

February 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Whiteville gathers for a Fourth of July celebration marking 250 years of service, sacrifice, and national pride. WHITEVILLE, NC — A milestone Fourth of July celebration is taking shape in Columbus County as the Veterans […]

Celebrating 2 Years of Serving the Best Breakfast in Town

February 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Buttermilks Southern Eatery is celebrating two years of serving the community with its signature Southern comfort dishes. To honor this milestone, the restaurant is offering special anniversary pricing on select breakfast and lunch favorites, available […]

Motorcyclist Injured in NC‑87 Collision Near Riegelwood

February 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Evening crash sends rider to hospital following vehicle–motorcycle incident By BC News Staff Writer A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital Thursday evening after a collision on NC‑87 in the Riegelwood area of Columbus County. […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Friday February 20th

February 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today A chance of showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Patchy fog between 9am and 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 10 […]

Whiteville Businesses Rally for Community CPR Curbside Can Drive

February 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — A coalition of local businesses is teaming up to support neighbors in need through the Community CPR Curbside Can Drive, a grassroots food collection effort aimed at restocking the shelves at Community […]

Downtown Whiteville to Launch New Farmers Market at Vineland Depot This Spring

February 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — A new weekly farmers market is coming to the heart of downtown this spring, offering residents a fresh way to shop local and gather as a community. Downtown Whiteville officials announced plans to […]

State Water Infrastructure Grants Awarded to Columbus County; Jones Highlights Local Impact

February 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — Several water and wastewater improvement projects in Columbus County will move forward thanks to funding awarded through the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure, according to the […]

SHINING BRIGHT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Nieman Market – Whiteville

February 19, 2026 BC News Staff 0

BC NEWS & DOLLAR-SAVER SHINING BRIGHT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Nieman Market – Whiteville Fresh, local, quality farm‑to‑plate products for the community Est. 2023 Nieman Market in Whiteville is a specialty butcher shop offering fresh, North Carolina–sourced […]

Southeastern Community College Secures $200K Grant to Launch Mobile Welding Lab for High School Students

February 19, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — Southeastern Community College has received a $200,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to expand welding instruction for high school students across Columbus County. The funding, awarded through Golden LEAF’s Open Grants […]