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[ April 17, 2026 ] TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Friday April 17th Brunswick County
[ April 17, 2026 ] Town of Oak Island Announces, “Crabbing to Cuisine” Brunswick County
[ April 17, 2026 ] Two Males Arrested in Boiling Spring Lakes Residential Break-In Investigation Brunswick County
[ April 17, 2026 ] Alligator Safely Relocated Following Incident at Southport Bank Brunswick County
[ April 16, 2026 ] Leave It Be: Why That Lone Fawn Isn’t Actually Abandoned News

New Federal Dietary Guidelines to Shape Local Nutrition Programs

January 8, 2026 BC News Staff 0

The newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans will bring changes to nutrition programs across Brunswick and Columbus counties, as schools, childcare centers, and public‑health agencies begin aligning with the updated federal standards. The guidelines place […]

American Red Cross Launches New Round of Community Blood Drives

January 8, 2026 BC News Staff 0

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — The American Red Cross has scheduled several blood drives across Brunswick County this month, giving residents multiple opportunities to donate and help support the region’s blood supply. Upcoming drives include: – […]

Red Cross Announces Upcoming Blood Drives Across Columbus County

January 8, 2026 BC News Staff 0

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — The American Red Cross has scheduled several blood drives across Columbus County for early 2026, offering residents multiple opportunities to donate and support ongoing blood supply needs. Community members are encouraged […]

SPECIAL ALERT: Water Outage and Boil Advisory in Columbus County District III

January 6, 2026 BC News Staff 0

COLUMBUS COUNTY — County water customers in the section of District III are dealing with a service outage today as crews respond to emergency repairs. According to Columbus County Public Water, residents on Waterfall Lane, […]

Measles Exposure Reported in Gaston County After Infectious Traveler Passes Through

January 4, 2026 BC News Staff 0

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and Gaston County Public Health are warning residents of a confirmed measles case involving an individual who traveled through Gaston County while infectious. Measles is a highly […]

After 38 Years; Dr. Peter Kindschuh OB/GYN Retires

January 2, 2026 BC News Staff 0

December 30, 2025, marks the end of an era for OB/GYN Dr. Peter Kindschuh. For 38 years, Dr. Kindschuh has been a cornerstone of the Whiteville community. He served patients at Baldwin Woods OB/GYN and […]

Healthcare Subsidies Expire; Millions Left with Steep Insurance Hikes

January 2, 2026 Martin 0

At the stroke of midnight on January 1, the enhanced tax credits that reduced the cost of health insurance expired. North Carolinians along with other states now brace for health insurance price increases. A forced […]

Changes to SNAP in 2026 for Five States

January 2, 2026 BC News Staff 0

SNAP recipients in five states face food purchasing restrictions that the federal program will not cover with SNAP benefits starting today, January 1, 2026. Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are the first of […]

SCC announces Nurse Aide I Graduates for Day and Night Classes

December 24, 2025 BC News Staff 0

Learning the basic skills to take care of people in a healthcare setting, the Nurse Aide I course at Southeastern Community College sends students through 160 hours of instruction with 48 hours in clinicals, 48 hours in lecture and 64 […]