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[ July 14, 2026 ] Southport Sets Ground Rules for Data Centers Brunswick County
[ July 14, 2026 ] HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION DONATES $100,000 TO SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TECHNICAL PROGRAMS Columbus County
[ July 14, 2026 ] Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report: July 13, 2026 Columbus County
[ July 14, 2026 ] Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report: July 13-14, 2026 Columbus County
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Statewide Burn Ban Remains in Effect Across North Carolina

April 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Dry conditions, wildfire activity keep restrictions in place with no end date announced North Carolina’s statewide burn ban remains in effect as of April 5, with no timeline for when it may be lifted. The […]

Two Charged After Child-Dunking Incident at Sunset Beach Pier

April 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Witnesses report man repeatedly submerging 7‑year‑old as she screamed for help SUNSET BEACH, NC — Just sometimes a beach trip turns into a nightmare. A man and woman are facing misdemeanor child‑abuse charges after witnesses […]

Edge Scheduled for Two Court Hearings in Early April

April 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Administrative review and Rule 24 death‑penalty hearing set as case moves forward BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — The man accused of killing three people and injuring several others in the 2025 Southport mass shooting is scheduled […]

SCAM ALERT: Fake DMV Text Messages Targeting Local Residents

April 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office warns residents to avoid clicking suspicious link The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is warning residents about a fraudulent text message circulating again across the region. The scam message claims to […]

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Suspect in Waterford ABC Larceny

April 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Investigators release photo; community assistance requested Updated at 2:33 p.m. — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a larceny that occurred yesterday […]

Columbus County Detention Center Bookings — March 31-April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County Arrest Report: March 31 – April 1, 2026 The Columbus County Detention Center recorded multiple bookings between March 31 and April 1, 2026, according to jail records. Daniel Delech Adams, 49, Clarkton Adams […]

Wilmington Council Withdraws Police Rifle Request as Debate Over Readiness and Priorities Continues

April 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

New Hanover County, NC — Wilmington City Council has withdrawn a request from the Wilmington Police Department to purchase new patrol rifles, narrowing the discussion to how the city should balance officer preparedness with community […]

Bolton Man Charged After Disturbance at Boardman Gas Station

April 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

BOARDMAN — A Bolton man was arrested Friday after deputies say he refused to leave a Boardman convenience store property and became combative during the encounter. According to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, Berryon Larel […]

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Receives Commendation for First Sergeant Brown

March 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Bolivia, NC — We are always grateful when members of our community take the time to recognize the professionalism of our staff. Sheriff Brian Chism recently received the following commendation regarding First Sergeant Brown: “I […]

Tabor City Police Department Announces Promotion of Sgt. Shawn Caison

March 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Veteran officer brings 18 years of experience to his new leadership role By BC News Staff Writer Tabor City, NC — The Tabor City Police Department announced today that Sgt. Shawn Caison was officially sworn […]