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[ 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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The Digital Dragnet: License Plate Surveillance Hits the Carolina Coast

March 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

As the Carolinas expand camera networks, new 2026 laws attempt to balance public safety with driver privacy. The drive through high-traffic hubs like Leland and across the North and South Carolina state line has become […]

One Person Killed in Three‑Vehicle Crash on N.C. 87

March 15, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Rear‑end collision pushed vehicle into oncoming lane, triggering fatal impact BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol says one person was killed this afternoon in a three‑vehicle crash on N.C. 87 near […]

COAST Students Win Regional Crime Scene Skills Challenge

March 15, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Students from The COAST – Center of Applied Sciences & Technology earned top honors at the regional SkillUSA Crime Scene Skills Challenge, taking home 1st Place for their outstanding performance. The Brunswick […]

Buckhead Community Mourns Former Fire Chief Ray Jacobs

March 15, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The Buckhead community is mourning the loss of former Fire Chief Ray Jacobs, who passed away early Sunday morning. Jacobs, a longtime leader in the Buckhead Fire Department, was remembered for his decades of service, […]

One Dead, One Injured in Boiling Spring Lakes House Fire

March 15, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Emergency crews responded around 4 a.m. Sunday to a Sigman Road blaze; investigation ongoing Boiling Spring Lakes, NC — A pre‑dawn house fire on Sigman Road left one person dead and another injured early Sunday, […]

Columbus County Detention Center Bookings — March 12-13, 2026

March 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Columbus County Arrest Report — March 12–13, 2026 The following individuals were booked into the Columbus County Detention Center between March 12 and March 13, 2026. All information is taken directly from detention center records. […]

Two Young Children Killed, Father and Sibling Critically Injured in Early‑Morning House Fire

March 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Two Counties rally around grieving family as fundraiser launched to support their recovery Leland, NC — A devastating early‑morning house fire in Brunswick County, claimed the lives of two young children and left their father […]

South Carolina Couple Sentenced in Cyberstalking Scheme That Led to Victim’s Suicide

March 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Federal prosecutors say the couple used threats, lies, and extortion to terrorize a vulnerable man, leading to his death. Charlotte, NC — Federal authorities have released details about the cyberstalking case involving Cullon and Stone, […]

Lancaster Sworn in as LKW Fire & Rescue Chief

March 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Lancaster steps into the role as Lake Waccamaw Fire & Rescue enters a period of operational transition LAKE WACCAMAW, NC — Chase Lancaster was sworn in on March 12 as the new chief of Lake […]

Cerro Gordo Volunteer Fire & Rescue Responds to Afternoon Outbuilding Fire

March 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Mutual-aid partners assist in quick containment; no injuries reported Columbus County, NC — Cerro Gordo Volunteer Fire & Rescue responded at 12:52 p.m. on March 12 to a reported structure fire involving an outbuilding behind […]