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[ February 2, 2026 ] Historic Winter Storm Delivers Rare Double‑Digit Snowfall Across Brunswick and Columbus Counties Brunswick County
[ February 1, 2026 ] Leland Closes All Town Facilities Monday Due to Winter Weather Brunswick County
[ February 1, 2026 ] Brunswick County Closes Government Offices Monday Due to Winter Storm Gianna Brunswick County
[ February 1, 2026 ] Southeastern Community College to Remain Closed Monday, February 2 Columbus County
[ February 1, 2026 ] Brunswick County Schools Cancel Classes Through Tuesday; Remote Learning Set for Wednesday Brunswick County

Review Pauses New Sewer Line Permits

January 30, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Updated capacity rules prompt review as county advances major wastewater expansions Brunswick County NC — The county is facing a pause in new sewer line extension permits as the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality […]

VA Announces Record $4.8 Billion to Modernize Health Care Facilities Nationwide

January 30, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Investment expected to benefit veterans served by Wilmington and Fayetteville VA systems. Washington, D.C. —The Department of Veterans Affairs will invest $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair, and upgrade health care facilities […]

Oak Island Announces Temporary Closure of W. Beach Drive for Beach Project Work

January 29, 2026 BC News Staff 0

No thru‑traffic allowed past 69th Place West during daily closure window Oak Island, NC — Town officials have announced a temporary daily closure of W. Beach Drive from 69th Place West to The Point beginning […]

Columbus County Commissioners to Hold Emergency Meeting Friday at 8:30am

January 29, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — The Columbus County Board of Commissioners will convene an emergency called meeting on Friday, January 30, at 8:15 a.m. at the county’s administrative building on West Webster Street in Whiteville. The meeting was […]

Columbus County Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Approaching Winter Storm

January 29, 2026 BC News Staff 0

County activates emergency operations as hazardous winter weather approaches. Columbus County, NC — Officials have issued a State of Emergency as a significant winter storm is forecast to impact the region beginning January 30, […]

NC Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Weekend Storm

January 29, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Governor Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for another round of winter weather expected to arrive Saturday morning. The declaration activates the State Emergency Response Team and ensures the […]

County Responds to Wastewater Leak in Calabash

January 29, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Valve failure caused 34,650‑gallon overflow; site repaired and environmental sampling completed Brunswick County Public Utilities reported a discharge of untreated wastewater on January 28, 2026, after a sewer line tap failed near 101 South Middleton […]

SCC Marks Construction Milestone With Topping Ceremony for New Transportation Technology Building

January 28, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Southeastern Community College celebrated a major milestone in its campus expansion on Jan. 27, signing and raising the final steel beam for its new Transportation Technology/STEM Building. Despite cold temperatures, state leaders, trustees, college officials, […]

North Carolina Observes Data Privacy Day

January 28, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Source: NCDIT; Office of Governor Josh Stein RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is recognizing Data Privacy Day today, urging residents to take simple steps to protect their personal information as digital risks continue to grow. […]

Measles Advisory Issued for Columbus County Families

January 28, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Health Department urges vaccination review as regional cases rise WHITEVILLE, N.C. — The Columbus County Health Department released a public health advisory for families in Whiteville City Schools following an increase in measles cases reported […]