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LOCAL NORTH CAROLINA WINES, CIDERS, AND MEADS EARN TOP HONORS IN 2026 STATE COMPETITION

August 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s craft beverage producers earned state-level recognition as the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced the winners of the 2026 N.C. Wine Competition. Four N.C. Wine Cups were awarded […]

Two Very Special Girls Are Home Safe Tonight

August 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Deputies and volunteers return two escaped pregnant cows to their family after lengthy search Brunswick County, NC — A local family is resting easier tonight after Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Animal Protective Services, and […]

Open Air Market Returns Thursday as Music in the Alley Welcomes Lane Ward

August 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — Downtown Whiteville will offer a full evening of local shopping and free entertainment this Thursday as the Open Air Market returns to Vineland Station Depot ahead of the weekly Music in the Alley […]

State Opens Applications for Large Animal Vet Grants in Rural Communities

August 7, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

North Carolina – Large animal veterinarians — including those serving Brunswick County — can now apply for grants of up to $25,000 through the state’s Large Animal Healthcare Enhancement Fund, with the application window opening […]

N.C. Board of Agriculture to Meet August 10th in Raleigh

August 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 Contact: Jon Lanier, NCDA&CS General Counsel 919‑707‑3010 or jonathan.lanier@ncagr.gov RALEIGH — The North Carolina Board of Agriculture will convene Monday, Aug. 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the Steve […]

(CANCELLED) Southport Summer Market Set for This Wednesday

August 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Due to the weather forecast for this week, the August 5 Southport Summer Market has been canceled. Next Market: Wednesday, August 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. SOUTHPORT, NC — Residents and visitors looking to […]

(UPDATE) Oak Island Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market Set for Monday at Middleton Park

August 3, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

MARKET CANCELLATION NOTICE Due to the inclement weather, with a forecast of lighting, the Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market for Monday, August 3, 2026 has been CANCELED. Oak Island, NC — Brunswick County shoppers can purchase […]

Serious Freshness, Local Pride – Horry County Markets This Week

August 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Local growers bring the goods Horry County, SC — Farmers markets across the county will be open throughout the week, giving residents several opportunities to pick up fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, and seasonal goods […]

USDA Launches Rural Veterinary Action Plan; Columbus Clinic Among Those Already Filling Critical Gaps

July 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

COLUMBUS COUNTY — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a new Rural Veterinary Action Plan aimed at tackling a nationwide shortage of food‑animal veterinarians, a problem that has hit rural counties like Columbus especially […]

NCDA&CS Confirms First Yellow‑Legged Hornet Detection in North Carolina

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

MATTHEWS — The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed the first established presence of the invasive yellow‑legged hornet (Vespa velutina) in the state after multiple adults were found near the Union–Mecklenburg […]