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Coast Guard Auxiliary to Host Final 2026 “Boat America” Course

August 15, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

SUPPLY, NC — U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 10-05 (Southport/Oak Island/Shallotte) is scheduled to host its final 2026 beginner boating class. The upcoming “Boat America” course is designed to meet the North Carolina State Boating […]

Blinded by the Canopy: Shallotte’s Radar Faces New Timber Blind Spots

August 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

SHALLOTTE, NC — For residents of southeastern North Carolina, reliable early warning infrastructure is a matter of survival. Yet, local meteorologists in Wilmington warn that a persistent hazard is undermining the region’s defense: overgrown timber […]

Southport’s Children’s Crab Derby Set for Labor Day Monday

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

SOUTHPORT, NC — Southport is gearing up for a favorite Labor Day tradition as families prepare to gather at the Southport City Dock for the Annual Children’s Crab Derby. The long‑running catch‑and‑release event gives young […]

Rabies Confirmed in Bladen County; Regional Case Raises Concern for Columbus County

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

BLADENBORO, NC — Health officials are urging residents across the region to stay alert after a bat found near Bladenboro tested positive for rabies, prompting renewed concern about pet‑exposure risks in neighboring counties, including Columbus. The […]

Construction Starts on Holmestown Road; Minimal Traffic Delays Expected

August 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Horry County, SC — Construction is now underway along Holmestown Road on a county project designed to improve safety and connectivity along the busy corridor. Crews have started building a new shared‑use path that will […]

Multiple Jellyfish Stings Reported at Sunset Beach; SBFD Issues Safety Advisory

August 12, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

SUNSET BEACH, NC — Multiple beach visitors have reported jellyfish stings this week at Sunset Beach, prompting the Sunset Beach Fire Department’s Beach Rescue crews to send out a warning for anyone entering the water. […]

Columbus County Seeks Public Input for Watershed Drainage Management Plan

August 12, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — Columbus County officials are asking residents and local stakeholders to share firsthand experiences with flooding, drainage issues, and roadway conditions as part of the county’s ongoing Watershed Drainage Management Plan. The county is […]

King Tides Expected to Bring Minor Flooding in North Myrtle Beach Through Wednesday

August 11, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC — August 11, 2026 King Tides are expected to affect the North Myrtle Beach area today and continue through tomorrow, bringing the potential for minor flooding in low‑lying parts of the […]

House on the Move: Oak Island Advises of Wednesday Traffic Impacts

August 11, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

OAK ISLAND, NC — The Town of Oak Island is advising residents and visitors of expected traffic impacts on Wednesday, August 12, as a large home will be transported across several streets between 10:00 a.m. […]

End of Summer Health Festival to Bring Family Fun and Free Screenings to Clarkton

August 10, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CLARKTON, NC — Columbus Regional Healthcare System and the Columbus County Partnership for Children (Smart Start) will host the End of  Summer Health Festival on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10:00  a.m. to 1:00  p.m. at the George Henry White Memorial Health & Education Center, 731 Farmers Union Road. The event will feature free health screenings, […]