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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

Invasive Asian Needle Ant Expanding Across Carolinas, Experts Warn

June 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Painful stings, home intrusions, and ecological disruption reported as species spreads in NC and SC The invasive Asian needle ant (Brachyponera chinensis) is continuing to spread across North Carolina and South Carolina, with entomologists reporting […]

Squirrel Blamed for Power Outage That Affected More Than 3,200 in Myrtle Beach

June 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Santee Cooper restored service within 90 minutes after equipment fault at Market Common substation Myrtle Beach, SC — A power outage in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, was caused by a squirrel entering […]

Blueberries; Big Deal in North Carolina

June 16, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Local spotlight: Berry Nice Farms. Bolivia, NC — Blueberries are one of North Carolina’s most important fruit crops, and Brunswick County sits on the edge of the state’s most productive blueberry region. Berry Nice Farms, […]

Downtown Whiteville Hosts Open Air Market and Music in the Alley

June 15, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Local vendors and live music by Rhett Drew highlight a full evening of community fun June 18. WHITEVILLE, NC — Downtown Whiteville will come alive Thursday, June 18, with two back‑to‑back community events designed to celebrate local business, […]

Heat, Drought, and Fire Risk: Multiple Burn Bans Now in Effect Across Brunswick County

June 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Extreme heat, a Stage 1 water conservation alert, and four active burn bans are in place as dry conditions worsen. Supply, NC — Brunswick County enters the new week under a combination of extreme heat, […]

Boat Incident Reported Near Bucksport; Hazmat Crews Respond

June 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Crews mitigate fuel leak following vessel accident on the Intracoastal Waterway. BUCKSPORT, SC — Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR) crews were dispatched to the Intracoastal Waterway in the vicinity of Bucksport shortly after noon today […]

Town of Brunswick Announces 4th of July Extravaganza

June 13, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Family-friendly patriotic celebration scheduled for July 1 in Columbus County By BC News Staff Writer The Town of Brunswick, situated in Columbus County, North Carolina, is preparing to host a 4th of July Extravaganza, and […]

Five‑Lined Skinks: The Blue‑Tailed Lizards Hiding in Plain Sight Across Brunswick & Columbus Counties

June 12, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Harmless, fast, and often misunderstood, these common reptiles play an important role in southeastern North Carolina’s ecosystem. By BC News Staff Writer CAROLINA SHORES, NC — Homeowners across Brunswick and Columbus counties are noticing the same […]

Southport Fire Department EMS Poker Run Set for Saturday, June 13

June 12, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Escorted multi‑station EMS Poker Run welcomes motorcycles, cars, trucks, and trikes, with lunch served at the finish. Southport, NC — The Southport Fire Department will host its EMS Poker Run this Saturday, June 13, featuring […]

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Swimming Advisory Issued for Southport Kayak Launch After High Bacteria Levels

June 11, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

State testing shows enterococci levels above safety standards at Cottage Creek site SOUTHPORT, NC — State environmental officials issued a swimming advisory Thursday for a sound‑side site in Brunswick County after routine testing detected elevated […]