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Whiteville Man Charged in March Home Invasion; Held Without Bond

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — A Whiteville man is facing a slate of felony charges after investigators linked him to a violent home invasion reported late last month. Draquawn W. Williams, 26, of Villa Drive, was booked into […]

Alligator Sightings Prompt Safety Reminder in Southport

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Officials urge residents to keep distance, secure pets, and report nuisance gators Southport, NC — Local officials are reminding residents that alligators are a natural part of the coastal environment, including in and around Southport. […]

Wildfire Grows in Bladen County; Smoke Drifts Into Columbus

April 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

BC News Update — April 9, 2026 Wildfire Expands in Bladen County; Smoke Reaches Columbus The North Carolina Forest Service reports that crews continue battling a wildfire near Rosindale Road and the Welches Creek Gamelands […]

Public Safety Advisory: South Carolina Officials Warn of Deadly New Synthetic Opioid

April 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

A dangerous lab‑made opioid has slinked into SC, and officials say even trace exposure may be deadly COLUMBIA, SC — South Carolina’s Attorney General is warning the public and law enforcement about a newly identified […]

BCSO Asking for Community’s Assistance

April 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

April 8, 2026 CALABASH, NC –The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual shown in the photo in connection with a recent trespassing incident in the Calabash area. […]

Emergency Services Issues Advisory as Bladen Wildfire Sends Smoke into Columbus County

April 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

COLUMBUS COUNTY — Columbus County Emergency Services issued an advisory Tuesday afternoon warning residents about smoke and ash drifting into the area from a growing wildfire in neighboring Bladen County. The advisory was released shortly […]

Bolton Man Charged in 2025 Child‑Abuse Case Following Ongoing Investigation

April 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

BOLTON — A Bolton man was taken into custody Wednesday in connection with a child‑abuse investigation that began last fall, according to newly released booking records and prior law‑enforcement reports. Anthony Dewitt Ameri Jacobs, 37, […]

High‑Speed Chase Through Farmers Union Leads to Felony Drug Arrest

April 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

FARMERS UNION — A Clarkton man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he led narcotics detectives on a high‑speed chase through the Farmers Union community last week, reaching speeds over 100 miles per […]

Oak Island Police Arrest Bolivia Woman on 14 Felony Financial Crime Charges

April 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Four‑month investigation alleges embezzlement affecting multiple property owners April 8, 2026 Oak Island, NC — The Oak Island Police Department has arrested Amy Garcia, also known as Amy Woodruff and Amy Sizemore, of Bolivia, NC, […]

Deputies, Highway Patrol Arrest Chadbourn Man Accused of Stealing Truck and Firearm

April 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CHADBOURN — A Chadbourn man is facing two felony charges after deputies say he stole a pickup truck with a handgun inside and later crashed the vehicle while attempting to flee across the county. Owen […]