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Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Targeting Families of Inmates

February 25, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off on Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Targeting Families of Inmates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a scam in which callers impersonate law‑enforcement personnel and demand money from families of incarcerated individuals. According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers have […]
Brunswick County

Blood Test Shows Southport Alderman Had .21 BAC During December DWI Arrest, Court Records Reveal

February 25, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off on Blood Test Shows Southport Alderman Had .21 BAC During December DWI Arrest, Court Records Reveal
Newly filed court documents provide additional details in the impaired‑driving case involving Southport Alderman Robert Carroll, whose December arrest along N.C. 133 has remained under review since late 2025. Carroll, 38, was taken into custody […]
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Coordinated Crackdown on Animal‑Welfare Violations and Dog‑Fighting Operations

February 24, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off on Coordinated Crackdown on Animal‑Welfare Violations and Dog‑Fighting Operations
National enforcement push mirrors recent cases in Columbus, Brunswick, and Horry counties By BC News Staff Writer Federal officials have launched a coordinated crackdown on chronic animal welfare violators and dog fighting operations, calling the […]