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Edge Scheduled for Two Court Hearings in Early April

April 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Administrative review and Rule 24 death‑penalty hearing set as case moves forward BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — The man accused of killing three people and injuring several others in the 2025 Southport mass shooting is scheduled […]

SCAM ALERT: Fake DMV Text Messages Targeting Local Residents

April 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office warns residents to avoid clicking suspicious link The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is warning residents about a fraudulent text message circulating again across the region. The scam message claims to […]

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Suspect in Waterford ABC Larceny

April 2, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Investigators release photo; community assistance requested Updated at 2:33 p.m. — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a larceny that occurred yesterday […]

Columbus County Detention Center Bookings — March 31-April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Columbus County Arrest Report: March 31 – April 1, 2026 The Columbus County Detention Center recorded multiple bookings between March 31 and April 1, 2026, according to jail records. Daniel Delech Adams, 49, Clarkton Adams […]

Wilmington Council Withdraws Police Rifle Request as Debate Over Readiness and Priorities Continues

April 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

New Hanover County, NC — Wilmington City Council has withdrawn a request from the Wilmington Police Department to purchase new patrol rifles, narrowing the discussion to how the city should balance officer preparedness with community […]

Bolton Man Charged After Disturbance at Boardman Gas Station

April 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

BOARDMAN — A Bolton man was arrested Friday after deputies say he refused to leave a Boardman convenience store property and became combative during the encounter. According to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, Berryon Larel […]

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Receives Commendation for First Sergeant Brown

March 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Bolivia, NC — We are always grateful when members of our community take the time to recognize the professionalism of our staff. Sheriff Brian Chism recently received the following commendation regarding First Sergeant Brown: “I […]

Tabor City Police Department Announces Promotion of Sgt. Shawn Caison

March 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Veteran officer brings 18 years of experience to his new leadership role By BC News Staff Writer Tabor City, NC — The Tabor City Police Department announced today that Sgt. Shawn Caison was officially sworn […]

Columbus County Detention Center Bookings — March 30-31, 2026

March 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Columbus County Arrest Report: March 30–31, 2026 The Columbus County Detention Center reported multiple bookings between March 30 and March 31, 2026, according to jail records. Dominga Harrizon Espinoza, 61, of Collinsville, Illinois Espinoza was […]

SC Bill to Shift $30K K-9 Replacement Costs from Taxpayers to Criminals Clears House Committee

March 31, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Proposed legislation “Fargo’s Law” would mandate full financial restitution and increase prison time for those who harm or kill police animals. COLUMBIA, SC — A significant legislative push to ensure that criminals, not taxpayers foot […]

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Edge Scheduled for Two Court Hearings in Early April

SCAM ALERT: Fake DMV Text Messages Targeting Local Residents

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Suspect in Waterford ABC Larceny

Columbus County Detention Center Bookings — March 31-April 1, 2026

Wilmington Council Withdraws Police Rifle Request as Debate Over Readiness and Priorities Continues

Bolton Man Charged After Disturbance at Boardman Gas Station

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Receives Commendation for First Sergeant Brown

Tabor City Police Department Announces Promotion of Sgt. Shawn Caison

Columbus County Detention Center Bookings — March 30-31, 2026

SC Bill to Shift $30K K-9 Replacement Costs from Taxpayers to Criminals Clears House Committee