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[ August 16, 2026 ] As Search for Missing Forestbrook Woman Continues, Investigators Trace Husband’s Carolinas Travel Crime & Public Safety
[ August 16, 2026 ] Felony DUI Suspect Arrested After Hit‑and‑Run That Injured Two Pedestrians Crime & Public Safety
[ August 16, 2026 ] Strong Storm Over Makatoka Prompts Special Weather Statement Brunswick County
[ August 16, 2026 ] IT’S A JUNGLE PET RESCUE CASE: How a Home‑Based Cat Nonprofit Ended up in Court Brunswick County
[ August 16, 2026 ] RECALL: Attic Stairway Ladders Pose Fall Hazard Business News

IT’S A JUNGLE PET RESCUE CASE: How a Home‑Based Cat Nonprofit Ended up in Court

August 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer CAROLINA SHORES, NC — A resident of Carolina Shores founded a small, foster‑based cat rescue. That rescue is now at the center of a zoning dispute that escalated into […]

RECALL: Attic Stairway Ladders Pose Fall Hazard

August 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RECALL: More than 1.7 million attic stairway ladders have been recalled nationwide after reports of spreader bolts breaking during use, creating a serious fall hazard. The recall includes Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century branded ladders equipped with gas […]

NASCAR Sanctioned Events Will Not Return to Rockingham Speedway in 2027

August 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Track Enterprises announced that it will not host any NASCAR-sanctioned events at Rockingham Speedway during the 2027 season, bringing a pause to national series racing at the historic Richmond County venue. The […]

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NCWorks Schedules Hiring Event for Classical Charter Schools at SCC Campus

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — NCWorks Career Center will host a hiring event for Classical Charter Schools on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at Southeastern Community College, Building […]

Verizon Users Report SOS Mode and Failed Calls Across Columbus County

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

August 13, 2026 WHITEVILLE, NC — Verizon customers across Columbus County and much of the United States reported calling disruptions Thursday as a nationwide outage continued into its second day with lingering disruptions following Wednesday’s network […]

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Sharp Energy to Shift All Propane Offices to Cashless Payments

August 12, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

SHALLOTTE, NC — Sharp Energy customers will see a change in how payments are accepted at the company’s propane offices beginning Sept. 30, 2026. The company announced that all Sharp Energy locations will transition to […]

Cabrillo Road Site Eyed for Sixth 7‑Eleven within Brunswick County

August 11, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Shallotte, NC — A proposal for a new 7‑Eleven convenience store and gas station has been submitted to the Brunswick County Planning Department, adding another potential project to the busy U.S. 17 corridor. If approved, […]

New Leadership at Thomas Academy: Melissa Clark Takes the Helm as Principal

August 11, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Veteran educator brings decades of experience to the Lake Waccamaw charter school, partnering with Assistant Principal Donna Moody for the new school year. Lake Waccamaw, NC — Thomas Academy welcomes Melissa Clark as its new principal, […]

Pet Cremation Services in Brunswick County: Local Providers Offering Compassion and Care

August 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

When a family loses a pet, the grief is immediate and deeply felt. Brunswick County, NC — Several long‑standing local providers have built trusted reputations for offering compassionate, timely, and respectful pet cremation services. These […]

FCC Approves Ownership Transfer of Historic Whiteville Radio Station WENC

August 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially approved the sale and license transfer of long-standing Whiteville AM radio station WENC (1220 kHz). According to federal regulatory filings, the assignment of authorization transfers […]