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Columbus County

122 Traffic Violations, 3 Felony Arrests in St. Patrick’s Week “Booze It & Lose It” Enforcement

March 24, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off on 122 Traffic Violations, 3 Felony Arrests in St. Patrick’s Week “Booze It & Lose It” Enforcement
COLUMBUS COUNTY — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office conducted a weeklong impaired‑driving enforcement campaign from March 16 through March 22, partnering with the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program for the annual “Booze It & Lose […]
Brunswick County

Brunswick County’s Proposed 14‑Minute Standard Lacks Data, Funding Alignment

March 23, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off on Brunswick County’s Proposed 14‑Minute Standard Lacks Data, Funding Alignment
Departments warn the county’s expectations don’t match rural distances, volunteer staffing, or current funding levels BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — Brunswick County leaders are considering a new countywide requirement that fire departments respond to emergencies within […]