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Brunswick County

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Joins Statewide “Booze It & Lose It” Enforcement for St. Patrick’s Week

March 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off on Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Joins Statewide “Booze It & Lose It” Enforcement for St. Patrick’s Week
BRUNSWICK COUNTY — As St. Patrick’s Day celebrations continue across the region, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to make responsible choices behind the wheel and is participating in a weeklong impaired‑driving crackdown […]
Crime & Public Safety

DEA Places “Designer Benzodiazepine” Bromazolam Under Emergency Schedule I Control

March 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off on DEA Places “Designer Benzodiazepine” Bromazolam Under Emergency Schedule I Control
WASHINGTON, DC — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has emergency scheduled bromazolam, a potent synthetic benzodiazepine that has flooded the illicit drug market. Effective immediately, the substance is classified as Schedule I under the Controlled […]
Columbus County

Whiteville Police Chief Urges Public’s Help, Announces Reward in Murder of Cynthia Hansen

March 18, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off on Whiteville Police Chief Urges Public’s Help, Announces Reward in Murder of Cynthia Hansen
WHITEVILLE, N.C. — The Whiteville Police Department is intensifying its investigation into the killing of local business owner Cynthia Hansen, with Chief of Police Paul Rockenbach urging residents to review home and business surveillance footage […]