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Lake Waccamaw Woman Charged in Early-Morning Hit-and-Run Incident

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

LAKE WACCAMAW, NC — A Lake Waccamaw woman was arrested early Tuesday following an investigation into a traffic collision that left at least one person injured. Elizabeth Ann Respess, 43, of 4019 Waccamaw Shores Road, […]

Tabor City Man Charged with Stolen Guns and Serial Number Alteration

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

TABOR CITY, NC — An investigation by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of a Tabor City man on multiple weapons and stolen property offenses Monday evening. Nicky Delane Blackwell, 54, of […]

Cerro Gordo Resident Facing 12 Felony Counts in Serial Break-In Ring

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — A 34-year-old man from Cerro Gordo has been linked to multiple property crimes across Columbus County following a targeted law enforcement operation. Jonathan Andrew Rose, of 312 Gowans Vann Road, was arrested […]

Loved Ones of Amanda Green and Daughter Arabella Urge Lawmakers to Strengthen N.C. Fatal Crash Penalties

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Loved ones of Amanda Green and Daughter Arabella Urge Lawmakers to Strengthen NC Fatal Crash Penalties By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer A North Carolina family is calling for stronger penalties in fatal crash cases […]

Cerro Gordo Man Arrested on Kidnapping, Gun, and Violent Assault Charges

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CERRO GORDO, NC — A 36-year-old Cerro Gordo resident is facing a slew of serious violent crime charges following a major domestic disturbance. Christopher Arron Blackwell, residing at 1483 Coleman Cemetery Road, was taken into […]

COLUMBIA MAN SENTENCED TO TWENTY YEARS IN PRISON FOR STRING OF ROBBERIES

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CONWAY, SC — A Columbia man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to a series of violent offenses connected to a crime spree in Myrtle Beach, according to Fifteenth Circuit […]

Child Struck by Vehicle on Canal Cove Road, Lake Waccamaw

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Lake Waccamaw, NC — A 9‑year‑old girl was injured this past Sunday evening after being struck by a vehicle along Canal Cove Road in Lake Waccamaw, according to Lake Waccamaw Police. July 26, Officers were […]

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log: July 27-28, 2026

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log Log Dates: July 27 – 28, 2026 Incident #26-1659 Date & Time: July 27, 2026 at 02:36 Location: 5122 New Britton Hwy E, Int, Whiteville, NC 28472 Reporting Officer: […]

Columbus County Detention Center Arrest Report: July 27–28, 2026

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County Detention Center Booking Log Booking Dates: July 27 – 28, 2026 Christopher Arron Blackwell Age: 36 Address: 1483 Coleman Cemetery Rd., Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 Booked: July 27, 2026 Charges: Possession of Firearm […]

Brunswick County Sheriff Brian Chism Elected to NC Sheriffs’ Assoc. Executive Committee

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Sheriff Brian Chism has been elected to serve as the Third Vice President of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association. The announcement followed the Association’s Annual Business Conference, which brought together sheriffs, law enforcement […]