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(UPDATE) Southport–Fort Fisher Ferry Operating on Amended Schedule Due to Maintenance

May 30, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

UPDATE: May 30, 2026, 3:38 p.m. Southport/Fort Fisher Ferry operations have been suspended unforeseen circumstances. BCNews will update when normal operations resume. May 30, 2026, 10:30 a.m. The Southport–Fort Fisher Ferry is operating on […]

Leland Angler Hooks Record-Breaking Graysby Grouper Off Southport Coast

May 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Leland angler’s 3.5-pound offshore catch shatters the 2022 state benchmark and ties the current world record By BC News Staff Writer SOUTHPORT, NC — A Brunswick County angler has officially secured his place in the […]

Man‑o‑War Wash Ashore Along Brunswick Beaches

May 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Purple flags raised as hazardous marine life reported from Oak Island to Sunset Beach By BC News Staff Writer BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — Beach officials across Brunswick County are reporting an uptick in Portuguese man‑o‑war […]

Myrtle Beach Advances $125,000 Plan for New Beach Wheelchair Program

May 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

First reading approves Hospitality Tax funding; four kiosk locations proposed with free public use Myrtle Beach City Council has approved the first reading of a budget amendment that would allocate $125,000 from this year’s Hospitality […]

Leland Police Preparing to Enforce Updated Animal Ordinance

May 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

New ordinance sets limits based on property size, animal type, and enclosure standards LELAND, NC — The Town of Leland is reminding residents that updated regulations governing poultry, livestock, and wild animals within Town limits will […]

Conway, SC Temporarily Closes Dog Park as Entryway Upgrades Begin

May 27, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Donation from the Hoyt family will help fund new archway, shade tree, and other improvements Conway, SC — The Conway Dog Park will temporarily close this week as the city begins a series of upgrades […]

Southport Police Department Resumes Nightly Flag Lowering Ceremonies Tonight at Waterfront Park

May 25, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

The community‑led tradition returns Memorial Day evening at 7:30 p.m., co‑sponsored by the Sisters of Southport. The Southport Police Department will resume its nightly Flag Lowering Ceremonies beginning tonight, Monday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. […]

Sunset Cruises Expand Across Brunswick County as Summer Visitors Arrive

May 25, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

From Southport to Calabash, coastal operators offer evening trips for every style of traveler By BC News Staff Brunswick County’s coastal waterways are entering peak season, and sunset cruises are once again among the most […]

Oak Island’s 2026 Summer Concert Series kicks off with record attendance

May 23, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Band of Oz draws 4,580 guests for the largest opening night ever Oak Island, NC — Oak Island’s Parks & Recreation Department opened the 2026 Summer Concert Series on May 22 with a record crowd of 4,580 attendees. Vendors, musicians, first responders, staff, and concert goers filled […]

Southport Marks Memorial Day with Morning Parade, Ceremony, and Season‑Opening Flag Lowering Tradition

May 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Community events honor service members with a downtown parade, cemetery ceremony, and the return of Southport’s nightly flag‑folding ritual at Waterfront Park. Southport, NC — Memorial Day with a full morning of remembrance in Southport […]