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Florence Motor Speedway to Cease Operations After 2026 Season

October 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Track management confirms no 2027 schedule as venue prepares for final three November events FLORENCE, SC — Florence Motor Speedway has announced it will not release a schedule or host racing events on its 4/10-mile oval […]

19th Annual Carolina Youth Challenge Returns to Supply on Nov. 21

October 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Regional Coonhunter Clubs Partner to Host UKC-Sanctioned Event Dedicated to Next-Generation Outdoor Heritage SUPPLY, NC — Young hound handlers and outdoor enthusiasts from across the Carolinas will gather in Brunswick County late this fall for […]

Annual Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run Returns to Downtown Whiteville Sat Oct. 10

October 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, N.C. — Downtown Whiteville will fill with runners, walkers, and community supporters on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as the Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Foundation, Inc. hosts its annual Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run. The […]

West Bladen High School Scrapped Varsity Football Season

September 24, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Depth issues, injury load, and competitive‑readiness concerns end Knights’ 2026 campaign By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer BLADENBORO, NC— West Bladen High School has scrapped its varsity football season after an internal athletic review determined […]

Ryan Blaney–Carson Hocevar Bristol Clash Still Dominating NASCAR Fan Conversation

September 23, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer The fallout from the late‑race confrontation between Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar at Bristol Motor Speedway continues to ripple through NASCAR circles, with fans still dissecting the incident that […]

Ty Gibbs Honors Kyle Busch with Special M&M’s Tribute Paint Scheme at Bristol Night Race

September 19, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

BRISTOL, TN — NASCAR Race fans will be filling the grandstands at Bristol Motor Speedway tonight for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race. Fans will witness a deeply emotional tribute on the concrete. Ty Gibbs is […]

Coach Brandon Smith Remembered for Leadership, Legacy, and Community Impact

September 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Chadbourn, NC — Coach Brandon Smith, the longtime football coach at West Columbus High School, died Tuesday, September 1. He served an eight‑year tenure leading the Vikings program, where he was widely respected by players, […]

Jones Media Partners and Coastal Carolina News Announce Major Promotional Partnership with FLEX Wrestling of NY

September 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

ELMIRA, N.Y. & SUPPLY, NC — Jones Media Partners LLC, based in Supply NC is thrilled to announce a brand-new strategic media partnership joining forces with the fast-growing FLEX Wrestling promotion, anchored in the Finger Lakes […]

Some Local High School Football Games Move to Tonight as Potential Local Storms Move Into Our Area

August 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

With the threat of torrential downpours and isolated flooding in some areas, some local football teams will play tonight at 7pm. (August 20th) West Columbus at Whiteville, West Bladen at Pender and Heide Trask at […]

NASCAR Sanctioned Events Will Not Return to Rockingham Speedway in 2027

August 14, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Track Enterprises announced that it will not host any NASCAR-sanctioned events at Rockingham Speedway during the 2027 season, bringing a pause to national series racing at the historic Richmond County venue. The […]