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[ May 21, 2026 ] Charters of Freedom Park Dedicated at Historic Columbus County Courthouse Columbus County
[ May 21, 2026 ] Proactive Patrol Leads to Arrest of Habitual Felon in Columbus County Columbus County
[ May 21, 2026 ] Deputies Searching for Missing 16‑Year‑Old Jenna Armstrong; Maybe in Brunswick County Brunswick County
[ May 21, 2026 ] Tabor City Police Department Welcomes Auxiliary Officer Kaleb Coleman Columbus County
[ May 21, 2026 ] Legal Beef: Do You Need Your License to Drive a Car? Legal Advice (Legal Beef)

Proactive Patrol Leads to Arrest of Habitual Felon in Columbus County

May 21, 2026 BC News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — A Brunswick man is facing a long list of felony drug charges after Columbus County Sheriff’s Office agents arrested him during a proactive patrol operation targeting high‑complaint narcotics areas, according to Sheriff W.A. […]

Tabor City Police Department Welcomes Auxiliary Officer Kaleb Coleman

May 21, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Former CCSO officer and local farmer joins TCPD in a community service role Tabor City, NC — The Tabor City Police Department has announced the addition of Auxiliary Officer Kaleb Coleman to its team. Coleman […]

South Carolina’s Three‑Strikes Law Sparks New Debate as Life Without the Possibility of Parole Sentences Rise

May 21, 2026 BC News Staff 0

By BC News Staff Writer Columbia, SC — South Carolina’s three‑strikes sentencing law, a statute that mandates life without parole for repeat offenders convicted of certain serious felonies, is facing renewed scrutiny as new data shows […]

Conway Man Pleads Guilty to Crack Cocaine Distribution

May 21, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Marcus Pyatt sentenced to 10 years; prosecutors say prior conviction enhanced penalty under state law CONWAY, SC — A Conway man pleaded guilty Monday, May 18 to second‑offense distribution of crack cocaine just before jury […]

MISSING PERSON – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED

May 21, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Horry County, SC — The Horry County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Cyrena Fawn Anderson, 48, who was last seen during the nighttime hours of May 17, 2026. Description – […]

Whiteville Police Report 76 Violations During Statewide ‘Move Over’ Campaign

May 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Officers made DWI arrests, captured fugitives, and issued multiple citations during the May 11–17 enforcement effort. City of Whiteville, NC — Whiteville Police officers recorded 76 traffic violations and enforcement actions while participating in the […]