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Southeastern CC Trustees Swear In New Member, Elect New Chair At July Meeting

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Southeastern Community College welcomed one new trustee and reappointed another during its July 21 meeting at Whiteville City Hall. Brent Watts, chair of the Columbus County Board of Commissioners and interim county manager, took his oath of […]

Riegelwood Woman Charged After 100‑MPH Chase Through Work Zone, Closed Highway

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RIEGELWOOD — A Riegelwood woman is facing a long list of charges after deputies say she led them on a 100‑mile‑per‑hour chase that tore through a work zone, a closed highway, and even into oncoming […]

First Columbus County Murder of 2022 Lands Conviction After Years of Delays

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — The defendant in the first homicide recorded in Columbus County in 2022 has been convicted in Superior Court, bringing a long-delayed case to a close. A jury pronounced 73-year-old Lawrence Thomas guilty on […]

NCDOT Launches New “Projects Near Me” Tool for Public to Track Transportation Work

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The N.C. Department of Transportation has rolled out a new online resource that allows residents to easily see transportation projects happening in their communities and across the state. The interactive map, called Projects Near Me, […]

Three Arrested After Riegelwood Drug Bust Nets Trafficking-Level Narcotics and $9,000 Cash

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RIEGELWOOD, NC — A multi-unit investigation into local drug activity culminated in the execution of a search warrant at a Riegelwood residence, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of trafficking-level narcotics […]

Sunset Harbor & Zion Hill VFD Announces New Chief and Deputy Chief

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Leadership transition takes effect August 1 as longtime Fire Chief Rob Johnson retires Sunset Harbor, NC — The Sunset Harbor & Zion Hill Volunteer Fire Department has selected Kurt Reinert as its next Fire Chief, […]

Legal Beef: The Sovereign Citizen “Traveling” Myth

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Madison Ward Resigns as Whiteville’s Downtown Development Director

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Driving force behind Whiteville’s recent downtown revitalization projects steps down Whiteville, NC — Downtown Development Director Madison Ward has submitted her resignation to the City of Whiteville, with her departure effective August 29, City Manager […]

Town of Leland Board of Adjustment to Meet August 4

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

The Town of Leland’s Board of Adjustment will meet on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Leland Town Hall, located at 102 Town Hall Drive. The meeting is open to the public. The […]

Holden Beach Community Meeting; BLOCK Q IMPROVEMENTS Happening Today

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Residents invited to drop in between  2:00  p.m. and  7:00  p.m. at  the Town Hall HOLDEN BEACH, NC — The Town of Holden Beach is hosting a drop‑in community meeting today, Friday, July  31, from  2:00  p.m. to  7:00  p.m. […]