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[ June 13, 2026 ] TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Saturday June 13th Brunswick County
[ June 12, 2026 ] Southport Police Department Launches “We Care” Calling Program Brunswick County
[ June 12, 2026 ] What North Carolina Consumers Should Know About Credit‑Card Surcharges Brunswick County
[ June 12, 2026 ] HCFR Earns Sixth Consecutive Fire Safe SC Designation Crime & Public Safety
[ June 12, 2026 ] Horry County Emergency Management Hosting Hurricane Preparedness & Public Safety Event on June 16 Crime & Public Safety

VA Highlights Kidney Disease Risks for Veterans During World Kidney Month

March 27, 2026 BC News Staff 0

More than 1.4 million Veterans in VA care are living with chronic kidney disease, prompting renewed focus on early screening By BCNews Staff Writer March marks World Kidney Month, and VA health leaders are urging […]

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Southport Area

March 27, 2026 BC News Staff 0

County urges residents on 11th Street and Brunswick Village Apartments to boil water until further notice Southport, NC — Brunswick County Public Utilities has issued a boil water advisory for customers on 11th Street and […]

Red Cross Announces April Blood Drives Across Horry County SC

March 26, 2026 BC News Staff 0

HORRY COUNTY, SC — The American Red Cross has scheduled multiple blood drives across Horry County throughout April, offering residents several opportunities to donate and help support the region’s blood supply. Below is the full […]

HEALTH ALERT: New COVID Subvariant Detected in 25 States

March 25, 2026 BC News Staff 0

South Carolina is included, but North Carolina is not on confirmed list A newly identified COVID‑19 subvariant has been detected in 25 states, according to national wastewater and clinical surveillance data released this week. The […]

Red Cross Announces April Blood Drives Across Brunswick County

March 25, 2026 BC News Staff 0

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — The American Red Cross has scheduled multiple blood drives across Brunswick County throughout April, offering residents several opportunities to donate and help support the region’s blood supply. Below is the full […]

(Update) Water Line Break Affecting Lake Waccamaw Residents

March 25, 2026 BC News Staff 0

(UPDATE) Boil Water Advisory Lifted – Lake Waccamaw Water System Based on laboratory analysis of water samples collected on March 24, 2026, it is no longer necessary to boil water used for human consumption. The […]

Community Health Fair Set for March 28 at Whiteville Parks & Recreation

March 25, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — Residents of all ages are invited to come together for a day focused on wellness, education, and community connection as the Adult & Youth Community Health Fair arrives at Whiteville Parks & […]

Columbus County Health Department Expands and Updates Clinic Services Across Whiteville

March 24, 2026 BC News Staff 0

A countywide update on clinic locations, services, and expanded care for families WHITEVILLE, NC — The Columbus County Health Department has released updated details on its clinic locations and the range of services now available […]

CRHS Welcomes New Nurse Cassandra Wilkens to Telemetry Team

March 21, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Columbus Regional Healthcare System has welcomed a new face to its clinical staff, announcing that registered nurse Cassandra Wilkens has joined the hospital’s Telemetry Floor. Wilkens is beginning her nursing career at CRHS […]

Free Birthing Class Offered Today for Expectant Parents

March 21, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Expectant parents in Columbus County are invited to take part in a free birthing class this Saturday, March 21, as part of Columbus Regional Healthcare System’s year‑long series designed to help families prepare […]