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Strawberry Lawsuit Raises Questions, But No Recall Issued For Driscoll’s Berries

July 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

PFAS claims emerge as Driscoll’s strawberries remain on shelves in North and South Carolina By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer A lawsuit alleging PFAS “forever chemicals” in conventional Driscoll’s strawberries has raised concerns among shoppers […]

Tobacco Heritage Day Returns to the L.W. Paul Living History Farm on August 1

July 12, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Conway, SC — The L.W. Paul Living History Farm will host its Annual Tobacco Heritage Day on Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon, offering visitors a look at one of Horry County’s […]

Drought Conditions Blamed for Rise in Blueberry Damage from Native Beetle

June 25, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — As blueberry season reaches its busiest stretch across southeastern North Carolina, researchers say ongoing drought conditions are making local bushes more susceptible to a native beetle now confirmed to be feeding […]

New Movement Restrictions Issued for Animals Entering North Carolina After New World Screwworm Detection

June 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDACS) has enacted new interstate movement restrictions for warm‑blooded animals entering the state following the confirmed detection of New World Screwworm in parts […]

Blueberries; Big Deal in North Carolina

June 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Local spotlight: Berry Nice Farms. Bolivia, NC — Blueberries are one of North Carolina’s most important fruit crops, and Brunswick County sits on the edge of the state’s most productive blueberry region. Berry Nice Farms, […]

SC Farmers Push Forward With Spring Planting Despite Dry Conditions

May 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Peanuts and cotton go in the ground as growers remain optimistic for the season ahead. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture reports that farmers across the state are moving ahead with spring planting even as […]

GOT TO BE NC FESTIVAL RETURNS MAY 15–17 TO RALEIGH

May 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

By BC News Staff | May 5, 2025 RALEIGH — The sights, sounds and flavors of North Carolina agriculture will take center stage when the Got to Be NC Festival returns to the N.C. State […]

Extension Director to Present Strawberry History Program at Genealogical Society Meeting Saturday

May 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Dr. Howard Marshall Wallace II, the County Extension Director for Columbus County, will headline the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society’s May meeting this Saturday at 2 p.m. at Whiteville Alliance Church, 623 Warrior […]

Statewide Burn Ban Continues as Weekend Rain Fails to Ease Drought Conditions

April 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RALEIGH — Despite scattered showers over the weekend, North Carolina’s statewide burn ban will remain in place as drought conditions deepen and wildfire activity continues to strain firefighting resources, the N.C. Forest Service announced Monday. […]

SCC Welcomes New Lamb and Students Get to Name It

April 24, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Students can now vote on a name for Southeastern’s newest little Ram A new little member has joined the Rams family. One of Southeastern Community College’s (SCC) campus sheep has welcomed a baby lamb, bringing plenty […]