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January 2 Shooting – One Dead, Two Injured

January 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

LELAND, N.C. — One person was killed, and two others were injured in a shooting early January 2 on Dixie Drive, according to the Leland Police Department. Officers responded to the scene around 3:30 a.m. […]

Isable Holmes Bridge Closed for Inspection

January 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

New Hanover County, NC — The right lane of the Isable Holmes Bridge, U.S. 74 eastbound near N.C. 133 will be closed for three days for routine bridge inspection. January 5 through January 7 between […]

The Carolina Weather Watch Update for Monday January 5, 2026

January 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Welcome to the Carolina Weather Watch Weather Update for Monday January 5, 2026. Here’s today’s forecast key points: OVERALL: Strong high pressure nearly overhead will shift slightly offshore going into Tuesday. This will allow a […]

Stormwater Project to Affect Traffic and Parking on E. Nash Street

January 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

SOUTHPORT, N.C. — A major stormwater improvement project is set to begin January 5, 2026, as the City of Southport Public Works Department prepares to replace aging storm drain infrastructure along E. Nash Street between […]

Measles Exposure Reported in Gaston County After Infectious Traveler Passes Through

January 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and Gaston County Public Health are warning residents of a confirmed measles case involving an individual who traveled through Gaston County while infectious. Measles is a highly […]

Carolina Weather Watch Forecast for January 4th, 2026

January 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Carolina Weather Watch Update for Sunday January 4, 2026 Here’s today’s Bottom Line: Today’s report is a short one because, well, there just isn’t a whole lot to talk about! Dry high pressure will start […]

Submit-a-Tip — Columbus County Sheriff’s Office

January 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in identifying the individual shown in the photo. If you recognize this individual, please use the Submit-a-Tip link below to share what you know. You […]

New 2026 Laws for North Carolina

January 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Several statewide laws took effect January 1, bringing changes that will affect schools, families, healthcare, and local businesses in Brunswick and Columbus counties. Gender Identification: House Bill 805 now requires all state documents to list […]

Weather Update for Saturday Afternoon January 3, 2026

January 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Good afternoon! As of this writing, areas of generally light to at-times moderate rainfall are impacting southern portions of Columbus, Brunswick, and New Hanover counties, especially over the beaches. Temperatures are generally in the lower […]

After 38 Years; Dr. Peter Kindschuh OB/GYN Retires

January 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

December 30, 2025, marks the end of an era for OB/GYN Dr. Peter Kindschuh. For 38 years, Dr. Kindschuh has been a cornerstone of the Whiteville community. He served patients at Baldwin Woods OB/GYN and […]