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[ April 17, 2026 ] TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Friday April 17th Brunswick County
[ April 17, 2026 ] Town of Oak Island Announces, “Crabbing to Cuisine” Brunswick County
[ April 17, 2026 ] Two Males Arrested in Boiling Spring Lakes Residential Break-In Investigation Brunswick County
[ April 17, 2026 ] Alligator Safely Relocated Following Incident at Southport Bank Brunswick County
[ April 16, 2026 ] Leave It Be: Why That Lone Fawn Isn’t Actually Abandoned News

Alligator Safely Relocated Following Incident at Southport Bank

April 17, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Southport, NC — For the second time this week, local law enforcement and animal protective services were called into action to manage a wildlife encounter in the heart of Southport. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon […]

Leave It Be: Why That Lone Fawn Isn’t Actually Abandoned

April 16, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Wildlife Experts Urge Residents to “Wait and Watch” Before Intervening with Newborn Deer As the warmth of late spring settles over the Coastal Plain, residents across our region are likely to encounter one of nature’s […]

(POSTPONED) Brunswick County Fishing Club Announces 2026 Little Whack‑A‑Mack Tournament

April 16, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Out of an abundance of caution for the families and boats involved, we are monitoring a forecasted southwest wind and have decided to postpone the tournament to ensure a safe, fishable experience for everyone. The […]

4th Annual NC Gator Fest: A Day of Music, Community, and Fun

April 15, 2026 BC News Staff 0

By BC News Staff Writer Lake Waccamaw, NC — Grab your lawn chairs, pack the sunblock, and round up the kids and neighbors – it’s time to head to the lake! The 4th Annual NC […]

Oak Island Celebrates Successful Sea Turtle Release in Collaboration with National Aquarium

April 14, 2026 BC News Staff 0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OAK ISLAND, NC – The shores of Oak Island served as the backdrop for a triumphant return to the wild for several rehabilitated sea turtles. In partnership with the National Aquarium and […]

Statewide Burn Ban to Continue as Wildfire Activity Persists Across North Carolina

April 14, 2026 BC News Staff 0

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s statewide ban on open burning will remain in effect as drought conditions, warm temperatures and low humidity continue to fuel wildfire activity across the state, the N.C. Department of Agriculture announced […]

Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport to Host Frying Pan Tower Program

April 14, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Free public program highlights the legacy and preservation of Frying Pan Tower Southport, NC — The Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport will host a special evening program on Wednesday, April 22, […]

9 Plants Snakes Tend to Avoid in Coastal Carolina Landscapes

April 14, 2026 BC News Staff 0

By BC News Staff Writer Life in the Coastal Carolinas comes with sun and salt air and the occasional snake you’d rather avoid. While no plant can guarantee a snake‑free yard, certain strong‑scented or naturally […]

Wildfire Smoke Drifts into Cape Fear

April 14, 2026 BC News Staff 0

Lingering smoke tied to the Marion County wildfire; burning ban remains active Calabash, NC — Smoke from an active wildfire in Marion County, South Carolina has weaseled northward, pushing haze and a strong odor of […]

Marion County, SC Wildfire Creating Widespread Haze in Horry County

April 13, 2026 BC News Staff 1

Marion County, South Carolina — Crews monitoring 200‑acre fire; smoke expected to linger through the week A visible column of smoke rising from Marion County is the result of a contained wildfire of approximately 200 […]