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(UPDATE) Brunswick County Woods Fire Grows Near Ocean Isle; Smoke Drifting Into Grand Strand

March 30, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

UPDATE: It has been reported that the fire has now been 80% Contained, as of March 30 Ocean Isle Beach, NC — A rapidly growing woods fire is burning tonight near Ocean Isle Beach, […]

Askew Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2018 Murder of Trooper Kevin Conner

March 30, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — Eight years have passed since the killing of North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Keith Conner. The man charged in his death had pleaded guilty and received a life sentence […]

BURN BAN, Unincorporated Brunswick County

March 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Burn Ban Currently in Effect BOLIVIA, NC — A burn ban for all unincorporated areas of Brunswick County is currently in effect, having been implemented by the Fire Marshal at 8:00 a.m. today, Saturday, March 28, […]

COLUMBUS COUNTY ARREST REPORT: MARCH 26–27, 2026

March 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Columbus County Arrest Report: March 26–27, 2026 The Columbus County Detention Center reported multiple arrests between March 26 and March 27, according to the jail’s daily intake log. The following individuals were booked on felony […]

Brunswick County 911 Earns National Recognition for Exemplary Service

March 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Telecommunicators honored for life‑saving coordination during critical incident Bolivia, NC — Brunswick County’s 911 Communications Center has been awarded the Exemplary Service in 911 Award by CentralSquare Technologies, a national recognition highlighting the exceptional performance […]

South Carolina Issues Statewide Burning Ban

March 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Forestry Commission cites extreme wildfire danger from dry fuels, low humidity, and gusty winds By BC News Staff Writer March 27, 2026 COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a State Forester’s […]

(UPDATE) MISSING PERSONS ALERT – Carolina Shores Community

March 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

UPDATE: Located and Safe The Carolina Shores area community is asked to help us locate Alexandrea Renee Robbins, 33 years old. A white female with blonde hair and brown eyes. She is 5-foot, 1 inch […]

Routine Siren Testing: What New Residents and Visitors Need to Know

March 26, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

If you are new to Brunswick County or visiting the Southport/Oak Island area, there is a local routine you should become familiar with: the quarterly testing of the outdoor warning sirens. On Wednesday, April 1, […]

COLUMBUS COUNTY ARREST REPORT: MARCH 25–26, 2026

March 26, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Columbus County Arrest Report: March 25–26, 2026 The Columbus County Detention Center reported multiple arrests between March 25 and March 26, according to the jail’s media intake log. The following individuals were booked on various […]

Vice Narcotics Unit Makes Arrest Following Community Complaints in Clarendon

March 26, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

CLARENDON — A targeted saturation patrol by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Unit led to the arrest of a Clarendon man following a rise in community complaints about suspected drug activity in the […]

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(UPDATE) Brunswick County Woods Fire Grows Near Ocean Isle; Smoke Drifting Into Grand Strand

Askew Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2018 Murder of Trooper Kevin Conner

BURN BAN, Unincorporated Brunswick County

COLUMBUS COUNTY ARREST REPORT: MARCH 26–27, 2026

Brunswick County 911 Earns National Recognition for Exemplary Service

South Carolina Issues Statewide Burning Ban

(UPDATE) MISSING PERSONS ALERT – Carolina Shores Community

Routine Siren Testing: What New Residents and Visitors Need to Know

COLUMBUS COUNTY ARREST REPORT: MARCH 25–26, 2026

Vice Narcotics Unit Makes Arrest Following Community Complaints in Clarendon