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Evergreen Woman Charged with DWI and Child Abuse Following Reckless Driving Incident

August 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

EVERGREEN, NC — A 46-year-old woman was arrested overnight in Columbus County after law enforcement observed erratic driving with a child in the vehicle. Crystal Strickland, of Evergreen, was taken into custody at 12:36 a.m. […]

Tar Heel Teenager Facing $500,000 Bond on Armed Robbery, Burglary, and Firearm Charges

August 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

BLADEN / COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — An 18-year-old Tar Heel resident faces a lengthy list of violent felony charges following an arrest coordinated with the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. Dan Juniot English III was taken […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Friday August 7th

August 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Forecast Today A slight chance of showers between 9am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph […]

Columbus County Commissioners Meeting – August 3rd, 2026 (Video)

August 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Christopher Bryson Hickman Acquitted On All Charges In Columbus County Trial

August 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — A Columbus County jury has found Christopher Bryson Hickman not guilty on all counts following a week‑long trial in Superior Court. Hickman, of the Clarkton area, had faced charges of statutory rape, statutory sex offense, […]

Whiteville Man Held Without Bond Following Larceny and Burglary Charges

August 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — A Whiteville man is in custody following a Wednesday night arrest involving burglary and theft. Charles Jaechob Austin, 28, was arrested by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office at 9:31 p.m. on August […]

National Hurricane Center Lowers 2026 Hurricane Season Outlook

August 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Updated forecast reflects stronger El Niño and reduced storm‑development potential By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer The National Hurricane Center has lowered its outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, reducing the expected number of […]

Chadbourn Woman Arrested on Felony Methamphetamine Charges

August 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CHADBOURN, NC — A local woman was arrested on drug-related charges during a law enforcement operation on the evening of August 4. Kelly Marie Williams, 43, was booked into the Columbus County Detention Center at […]

Whiteville Resident Facing Serious Charges Including Probation and Domestic Violence Violations

August 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — A Whiteville man faces high-bond felony and misdemeanor charges following an arrest by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office on August 4. Rominique Alex Drayton, 27, was taken into custody around 12:06 p.m. […]

Rockingham Resident Held in Columbus County Detention Center on FTA Warrants

August 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — A 25-year-old Rockingham man was arrested late Tuesday night after failing to appear in court for prior charges. Malachi Drake Daly was taken into custody by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office at […]