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Brunswick County

Dosher Memorial Hospital Celebrates 2025 Performance Leadership Recognition

January 19, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Dosher Recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Award by The Chartis Center for Rural Health Hospital Announcement SOUTHPORT, N.C. — Dosher Memorial Hospital has earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in patient satisfaction, placing […]

Columbus Regional’s Family Birthing Center Launches Free Monthly Classes for Expectant Families

January 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus Regional Healthcare expands support for growing families with monthly education sessions WHITEVILLE, N.C. — Expectant parents in Columbus County will have access to a full year of free childbirth education in 2026 through a series […]

Farm Bureau Praises New Law Allowing Whole Milk Back in Schools

January 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The American Farm Bureau Federation is welcoming the return of whole milk to school cafeterias following the signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said the organization […]

Columbus County Health Department Announces Temporary Service Relocation

January 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, N.C. — The Columbus County Health Department is preparing for a phased move to new facilities, beginning with the relocation of several key services next week. Officials announced in a Facebook post that […]

Brunswick County

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

January 15, 2026 Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina 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 […]