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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 […]

(UPDATE) Large Woods Fire Closes Happy Home Road in Nakina; Forest Service Deploys Air and Ground Units

May 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

UPDATE: 6:40 p.m. Road has been reopened, smoke will linger. NC Forestry Service is conducting an investigation. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NAKINA, NC — Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a large woods fire that […]

Murrells Inlet man sentenced to 10 years for fentanyl distribution, domestic violence

May 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Solicitor’s Office says Joshua Darby must serve at least 85% of his sentence under South Carolina law CONWAY, SC — A Murrells Inlet man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty […]

ATF Flags Ongoing Straw Gun Purchase Risks in Horry County

May 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Federal agents say illegal firearm purchases remain a concern as guns traced from local dealers surface in out‑of‑county crimes. Horry County, NC — Federal agents say straw gun purchases remain an active concern in Horry […]

Deadly Navassa Trailer Fire Under Investigation

May 20, 2026 BC News Staff 0

One adult killed in late‑night blaze on Old Mill Road By BC News Staff Writer Navassa, NC – Officials are investigating a fatal fire that occurred late Tuesday in the Town of Navassa. According to […]

EXECUTIVE ORDER SIGNED AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

May 19, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Traffic changes planned along Ocean Boulevard Myrtle Beach City Manager Jonathan “Fox” Simons has issued the city’s annual Memorial Day weekend Executive Order, continuing a 10‑year public‑safety practice. The order bans all golf carts except […]

Chadbourn Woman Charged With Felony Assault on Disabled Person

May 19, 2026 BC News Staff 0

CHADBOURN — A Chadbourn woman was arrested Thursday after warrants accused her of assaulting a disabled individual during an incident on Third Avenue. RUTH ANN HAYNES, 57, of Third Avenue, was taken into custody on […]

Highway 90 Reopens After Morning Log Truck Fire Near Hillsborough Drive

May 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Horry County, SC — All lanes of Highway 90 near Hillsborough Drive have reopened after an overturned log truck caught fire Monday morning, blocking the roadway for several hours. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at […]

Firearm Safety Workshop Set for May 22 in Chadbourn

May 18, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Sheepdog Foundation and Columbus County Health Department partner to offer free community training. CHADBOURN, NC — A free firearm safety workshop will be held on May 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 300 […]

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MISSING PERSON – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED

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

(UPDATE) Large Woods Fire Closes Happy Home Road in Nakina; Forest Service Deploys Air and Ground Units

Murrells Inlet man sentenced to 10 years for fentanyl distribution, domestic violence

ATF Flags Ongoing Straw Gun Purchase Risks in Horry County

Deadly Navassa Trailer Fire Under Investigation

EXECUTIVE ORDER SIGNED AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Chadbourn Woman Charged With Felony Assault on Disabled Person

Highway 90 Reopens After Morning Log Truck Fire Near Hillsborough Drive

Firearm Safety Workshop Set for May 22 in Chadbourn

North Whiteville VFD Responds to Major House Fire on Business 701 N