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News
News
Part 1: The Inland Ancestor – US Route 1 Celebrates a Century as the East Coast’s Main Street
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Highway System in 2026, BC News & Dollar-Saver is launching a special four-part series exploring the legendary roads that built our region. Over the next four weeks, […]
Brunswick County
TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Saturday February 21st
Brunswick County Detailed Forecast Today Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. High near 62. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of […]
Crime & Public Safety
Bladen County Deputy, Suspect Recovering After Shooting; SBI Leading Investigation
WHITE OAK — A Bladen County deputy and a suspect were hospitalized Friday morning after an exchange of gunfire during an attempted arrest in the White Oak community. Both are expected to recover, according to […]
Columbus County
Hayes Returns to SCC as Associate Dean of Public Safety
WHITEVILLE — Southeastern Community College has welcomed back a familiar face with deep roots in Columbus County’s emergency services community. Ronnie Hayes, a Bethel native and retired fire chief, has rejoined the college as its […]
Columbus County
Southeastern Community College Receives $4.9 Million Federal Investment to Expand Truck Driver Training
WHITEVILLE — Southeastern Community College will move forward with major upgrades to its Truck Driver Training Program after receiving a $4.9 million federal appropriation included in H.R. 5371, legislation supported by U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis […]
Columbus County
Columbus County Arrest Report — Feb. 17–20, 2026
Whiteville, NC – The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office booked numerous individuals into the detention center from February 17 to February 20, 2026. These bookings reflect arrests made by sheriff’s deputies during that period. All individuals […]
Government
Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice Recalled Nationwide Over Glass Contamination Risk
USDA FSIS issues Class I recall for more than 3.3 million pounds of frozen product Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of nearly 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice […]
Brunswick County
Brunswick County Arrest Report — Feb. 19–20, 2026
Brunswick County Arrest Report — Feb. 19–20, 2026 All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. February 20 Arrests Miguel Vitela Olvera, 58 Booking Time: 8:59 p.m. Charge: Failure to Appear Michael Shane Kellett, 50 […]
Columbus County
Lake Waccamaw Schedules Public Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment
Public hearing set for March 10 to review proposed zoning text amendment for Lake Shore Drive. Lake Waccamaw, NC — The Town of Lake Waccamaw has announced a public hearing to review a proposed amendment […]