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[ August 16, 2026 ] As Search for Missing Forestbrook Woman Continues, Investigators Trace Husband’s Carolinas Travel Crime & Public Safety
[ August 16, 2026 ] Felony DUI Suspect Arrested After Hit‑and‑Run That Injured Two Pedestrians Crime & Public Safety
[ August 16, 2026 ] Strong Storm Over Makatoka Prompts Special Weather Statement Brunswick County
[ August 16, 2026 ] IT’S A JUNGLE PET RESCUE CASE: How a Home‑Based Cat Nonprofit Ended up in Court Brunswick County
[ August 16, 2026 ] RECALL: Attic Stairway Ladders Pose Fall Hazard Business News

Federal Drought Ratings Shift Again, Pushing Southeastern NC Into Higher Risk

July 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The July 9 update marks one of the summer’s steepest deteriorations as heat and limited rainfall drive worsening drought conditions. The newest U.S. Drought Monitor update shows a significant deterioration in drought conditions across southeastern North […]

Alligators on the Move in Sunset Harbor as Drought Intensifies Across Brunswick Islands

July 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

SUNSET HARBOR, NC — Alligator activity is on the rise across the Sunset Harbor area as extreme drought conditions intensify across the Brunswick Islands and mainland Brunswick County. With the region currently under a D-3 […]

Skydiver Hospitalized After Sunday Incident at Cape Fear Regional Jetport

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Experienced jumper remains in stable condition after midair fall at Cape Fear Regional Jetport; community initiates recovery support. SOUTHPORT, NC — A local skydiver is currently recovering in the intensive care unit at Novant Health […]

(Updated) Hazmat Response Contained at Chadbourn Rail Yard After Tuesday Fire

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

One firefighter hospitalized for heat-related injuries; cause of blaze at tank-cleaning facility remains under investigation CHADBOURN, NC — A hazardous‑materials response at the Grist Road rail yard in Chadbourn on Tuesday afternoon sent one firefighter to […]

Clayton Man Charged in Multi‑County Timber Theft Investigation

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CLAYTON, N.C. — A Johnston County man faces a long list of felony and misdemeanor charges after state forestry investigators uncovered an alleged timber‑theft scheme spanning five North Carolina counties. On July 8, Joel Blake Lee, 55, of Clayton, […]

Bake Sale Fundraiser Set for Friday, July 10, in Riegelwood

July 8, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Local 6u Coach Pitch Team raising travel funds for upcoming World Series trip By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer Riegelwood, NC — The Riegelwood 6u Coach Pitch Team made a strong showing at the NC […]

Half‑Shark Washes Ashore on Oak Island Over Holiday Weekend

July 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Local photo prompts confirmation from NC Shark Conservancy OAK ISLAND, NC — A small, partially intact shark washed ashore near 52nd Street over the holiday weekend, drawing attention after a local resident shared a photo in […]

(Update) Five‑Acre Wildfire Keeps Crews Returning to Old Lake Road Through Saturday

July 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

UPDATE: The Old Lake Road brush fire in the Acme‑Delco‑Riegelwood area reached 100% containment early Sunday, following repeated crew responses since the fire first ignited late Friday night. Dry conditions allow fire to continue burning […]

Boiling Spring Lakes Inches Closer to Refilling, But Pine Lake Error Pushes Timeline

July 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Eight years after Hurricane Florence drained Boiling Spring Lakes, reconstruction continues with progress on some dams and a major correction on Pine Lake that will shape when water finally returns. Brunswick County, NC — Boiling […]

Ocean Isle Beach Installs Turtle‑Friendly Lighting to Protect Nesting Sea Turtles

July 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Ocean Isle Beach installs amber lighting to protect nesting sea turtles OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC — Ocean Isle Beach has completed installation of new turtle‑friendly lighting along several oceanfront access points as part of an ongoing […]