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[ 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

Brunswick County

PFAS Found in Statewide Testing, Brunswick and Columbus Among Impacted Areas

January 15, 2026 BC News Staff 0

RALEIGH, NC — A preliminary study from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources has detected PFAS in soil, wastewater, and biosolids across the state. The review is the agency’s first […]

434 Measles Cases in South Carolina; 3 Cases in NC

January 14, 2026 BC News Staff 0

The measles outbreak in South Carolina continues to expand, with state health officials reporting 124 new cases since Friday, bringing the total tied to the Upstate outbreak to 434. According to the South Carolina […]

SHINING BRIGHT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – A New Beginning Home Care Agency

January 12, 2026 BC News Staff 0

BC NEWS & DOLLAR-SAVER SHINING BRIGHT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT A New Beginning Home Care Agency “Heartbeat of Home Care” A New Beginning Home Care Agency is a family‑owned provider based in Columbus County. Serving both […]

CDC Revises Childhood Shots; Brunswick, Columbus Counties to See Changes

January 9, 2026 BC News Staff 0

The CDC has released an updated childhood immunization schedule that reduces the number of vaccines recommended for all children and shifts several others into risk‑based or shared decision‑making categories. Eleven vaccines remain part of the […]

Columbus County Quit-It Campaign, Highlights Local Treatment Options

January 9, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Columbus County Quit-It Campaign, an initiative funded through the county’s opioid settlement dollars to help reduce the harm caused by opioids, illegal drugs, alcohol, and vaping. The campaign aims to educate residents, connect families with […]

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 […]