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Horry County Fire and Rescue Reports High Call Volume; Recruitment Ongoing

April 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

By BC News Staff Writer Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR) crews maintained a steady pace this past week, averaging 240 dispatched calls per day from Monday to Monday. This recent activity brings the department’s year-to-date […]

BCSO Adds New 34’ Munson Landing Craft to Marine Fleet

April 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Joint training highlights expanded readiness across Brunswick County waterways The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office has expanded its marine response capabilities with a new Munson 34-foot PackMan Landing Craft, now in service after months of training […]

Police: Three Charged After Hazardous Waste Found at Frink Street Squatter Camp

April 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

WHITEVILLE — Three people were arrested Wednesday after Whiteville Police discovered what officers described as an extensive squatter camp containing trash, human waste, and makeshift shelters on private property. GARY POLLARD, 58; BUFFY POLLARD, 52; […]

Deputies: Shot Fired During Father–Son Fight at Lumber River Campground

April 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

WHITEVILLE — A late‑night argument between a father and son at a Columbus County campground ended with a gunshot and an arrest, according to sheriff’s office warrants. JARED CHANCE CARTER, 29, of 2839 Coastal Shores […]

STRUCTURE FIRE – RODNEY ROAD, CONWAY SC

April 19, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Conway, SC — The evening of April 18 at 4:14 p.m., Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on Rodney Road in Conway, with flames and smoke showing upon firefighter […]

(Update) HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: Man Found Dead on Tractor in Maxton

April 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

(UPDATE) MAXTON, NC –– Ernie Locklear, 65 years old of Maxton, was transported to a hospital in Scotland County, where he died from his injuries. Deputies said that based on the preliminary results of an […]

Justice for Antonio: Renewed Community Push to Solve 2024 Killing of 7-Year-Old

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Two years later, family and community leaders rally to break the silence and find the killer of second-grader Antonio Jamal Maultsby Jr. By BC News Staff Writer CHADBOURN, NC — Two years after the gunfire […]

Whiteville Teen Held Without Bond in Rape Case Pending Residency Review

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

WHITEVILLE — An 18‑year‑old Whiteville man is being held in the Columbus County Detention Center without bond while authorities verify his residency status following a rape charge filed this week. Alfonso Hernandez‑Sanchez, 18, of 410 […]

Whiteville Man Charged in Series of Brush Fires Along U.S. 74

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

WHITEVILLE — A Whiteville man has been charged in connection with multiple intentionally set fires along U.S. 74, according to arrest records and law‑enforcement documents. Jeremy Lynn Hayes, 42, of 2948 Smyrna Road, was arrested […]

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report — April 16–17, 2026

April 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple calls on April 16, 2026, including juvenile fights, drug‑related offenses, fraud, property damage, and warrant services, according to incident logs released Friday. Simple Affray — Tabor City […]

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Horry County Fire and Rescue Reports High Call Volume; Recruitment Ongoing

BCSO Adds New 34’ Munson Landing Craft to Marine Fleet

Police: Three Charged After Hazardous Waste Found at Frink Street Squatter Camp

Deputies: Shot Fired During Father–Son Fight at Lumber River Campground

STRUCTURE FIRE – RODNEY ROAD, CONWAY SC

(Update) HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: Man Found Dead on Tractor in Maxton

Justice for Antonio: Renewed Community Push to Solve 2024 Killing of 7-Year-Old

Whiteville Teen Held Without Bond in Rape Case Pending Residency Review

Whiteville Man Charged in Series of Brush Fires Along U.S. 74

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report — April 16–17, 2026