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Prison Contraband Cases Reported at Tabor City Facility

May 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

TABOR CITY — Two separate contraband cases were reported Wednesday at the state correctional facility on Prison Camp Road, including the discovery of homemade weapons and a book laced with synthetic drugs. In the first […]

Firearm Stolen From Whiteville Home; Deputies Investigating

May 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

WHITEVILLE — A Whiteville woman reported the theft of a handgun Wednesday after discovering the weapon missing from her residence. The incident occurred around 11:42 a.m. at 415 J.K. Powell Road. The victim, Nanette Hamilton, […]

Teen Suspect Accused of Vandalizing Cerro Gordo Business

May 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

CERRO GORDO — A 15‑year‑old is accused of causing significant damage to a business bathroom during a vandalism incident Wednesday morning. Deputies responded to 7294 Andrew Jackson Highway around 11:21 a.m. for reports of graffiti […]

Eight Failure‑to‑Appear Warrants Lead to Arrest of Wallace Man

May 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

WALLACE — A Wallace man with eight outstanding misdemeanor failure‑to‑appear warrants was arrested this week after deputies located him on Log Cabin Road. According to the Columbus County Detention Center report, Luis Arias Arreguin, 26, […]

Sunset Beach Begins Distribution of 2026 Island Re-Entry Passes

May 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Property owners urged to monitor mailboxes as town reinforces emergency preparedness measures ahead of hurricane season. By BC News Staff Writer SUNSET BEACH, NC — As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, the Town of Sunset […]

Brunswick County Commissioners to Hold Special Meetings for FY 2027 Budget Presentation

May 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

BOLIVIA, NC – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting to initiate the next phase of the county’s financial planning. The primary objective of this session is the formal presentation of […]

Leland Town Council to Hold Public Hearing on U.S. 17 Overlay District Expansion

May 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

The Leland Town Council has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss a significant zoning change that would expand the U.S. Highway 17 Overlay District. The hearing, held […]

Coastal Growth Surges, But Evacuation Planning Hasn’t Kept Pace

May 1, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

As development accelerates across Brunswick and neighboring coastal counties, long‑standing evacuation routes and hazard plans remain in place – yet many residents say they no longer see those safeguards reflected in modern growth decisions. Brunswick […]

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Month: May 2026

Prison Contraband Cases Reported at Tabor City Facility

Firearm Stolen From Whiteville Home; Deputies Investigating

Teen Suspect Accused of Vandalizing Cerro Gordo Business

Eight Failure‑to‑Appear Warrants Lead to Arrest of Wallace Man

Sunset Beach Begins Distribution of 2026 Island Re-Entry Passes

Brunswick County Commissioners to Hold Special Meetings for FY 2027 Budget Presentation

Leland Town Council to Hold Public Hearing on U.S. 17 Overlay District Expansion

Coastal Growth Surges, But Evacuation Planning Hasn’t Kept Pace