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Southeastern Community College Secures $200K Grant to Launch Mobile Welding Lab for High School Students

February 19, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

WHITEVILLE, NC — Southeastern Community College has received a $200,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to expand welding instruction for high school students across Columbus County. The funding, awarded through Golden LEAF’s Open Grants […]

The ABCs of Cybersecurity – NC Department of Information Technology

February 17, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

It’s simple as A, B, C! A–Z guide to help North Carolinians strengthen everyday digital safety The North Carolina Department of Information Technology is encouraging residents to brush up on the ABCs of Cybersecurity, a […]

Social Media: A Tool Increasingly Linked to Both Support and Harm

February 12, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

The risks and the reach of social media shaping how neighbors connect, respond, and share. By BCNews Staff Writer Social media continues to influence how residents in Brunswick and Columbus counties receive information, respond to […]

Bitcoin: Investment Asset or Spendable Money? What It Really Means for Southeastern NC

February 9, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Digital currency’s rise leaves local residents asking how – and whether – it fits into everyday life By BCNews Staff Writer Bitcoin has become one of the most talked‑about financial tools in the world, but […]

DEA Shuts Down 200+ Illegal Online Pharmacies in Nationwide Operation

February 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

The DEA has seized more than 200 website domains tied to an India‑based criminal network accused of selling diverted and counterfeit medications across the United States. The organization is linked to at least six fatal […]

Romance Scams Cost Americans $1.3 Billion: NCDIT Shares Tips to Stay Safe This February

February 4, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Younger adults report rising cases, while older adults face the highest financial losses As Valentine’s Day approaches, the North Carolina Department of Information Technology is urging residents to stay alert for online romance scams, a […]

North Carolina Observes Data Privacy Day

January 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Source: NCDIT; Office of Governor Josh Stein RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is recognizing Data Privacy Day today, urging residents to take simple steps to protect their personal information as digital risks continue to grow. […]

Why Cyber Experts Say to Think Twice Before Borrowing a Cable

January 20, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Hidden‑tech charging cords like the O.MG Cable show how everyday items can be used for remote access. A charging cable that looks no different from the one on your desk has become one of the […]