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Keeping Our Neighborhoods Safe and Secure This Summer

June 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

As visitors arrive and the pace of life slows, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents that a little extra vigilance goes a long way in protecting our community. Brunswick County, NC — As the […]

Gas Leak Prompts Brief Evacuation at Southport Walmart

June 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Southport Fire Department gives all‑clear; no hazards or injuries reported SOUTHPORT, NC — First responders were dispatched to the Southport Walmart at 11:28 a.m. Wednesday after reports of a possible gas leak inside the store. […]

Oak Island Man Arrested on DWI Charge Following Late‑Night Stop

June 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Police say the driver was taken into custody shortly after 11:00 p.m. OAK ISLAND, NC — John Wagoner, 30, was arrested on June 5 after Oak Island police conducted a late‑night traffic stop and charged […]

Fayetteville Woman Arrested in Leland Domestic Violence Case

June 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Police say the arrest followed an early‑morning disturbance involving a known party. LELAND, NC — Police arrested Shenita Anderson, 36, on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge after responding to a disturbance early on June 7. […]

Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Blaze on Golf Course Road

June 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

By BC News Staff Writer Whiteville, NC — Emergency personnel from the North Whiteville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire that endangered a residential structure on Golf Course Road during the overnight hours […]

Woods Fire Quickly Contained Near Carolina Shores North; No Injuries or Damage Reported

June 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Calabash firefighters’ credit fast response and an alert jogger for stopping the June 9 blaze before it reached nearby homes. By BC News Staff Writer Calabash, NC — Firefighters with the Calabash Fire Department were […]

The Fuse in the Front Yard: Why Southeastern North Carolina’s Favorite Mulch Is a Wildfire Time Bomb

June 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

By BC News Staff Writer BOLIVIA, NC — Across Brunswick County’s coastal subdivisions, pine straw is the default landscaping choice: a neat, amber blanket packed against foundations, wrapped around porch posts, and tucked beneath shrubs. […]

Leland Woman Charged with Felony Elder Abuse

June 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Deputies say the charge involves injury to a victim unable to protect themselves. LELAND, NC — Kathryne Haskett, 47, was arrested on a felony charge of abusing a disabled or elderly person causing injury. The […]

Leland Man Arrested in Vehicle Break‑In Case

June 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Deputies say vehicle break‑ins remain one of Brunswick County’s most common property crimes. LELAND, NC — Deputies charged Joel Salas De La Cruz, 37, with breaking or entering a motor vehicle after an incident reported […]

Ocean Isle Beach Man Charged with Assaulting Emergency Personnel

June 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Deputies say the felony charges involve injuries to EMS workers performing their duties. OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC — Nicholas Messina, 30, faces two felony counts of assault causing physical injury to emergency personnel following an […]