Lake Waccamaw Police Department NC

09/08/2026

Lake Waccamaw Boat Ramps are back open to all boaters.

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911

09/08/2026

*Lake Waccamaw Boat Ramp Closure*

Until further notice: All public boat ramps at Lake Waccamaw are closed and reserved for emergency personnel. If your boat is already on the lake, please stay off the water.

Thank you for your cooperation.

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911.

09/08/2026

We appreciate everyone’s offer for assistance but we ask that you keep all personal drones grounded during the search as this could negatively affect ongoing air operations.

09/08/2026

If anyone has cameras on their house, pier, etc that point towards the lake in the area between the Sailing Club and the boat ramp we are asking if you could contact us to possibly obtain footage related to the search for a missing person. Please contact Chief Finch at 910-840-7143 or Captain Marlowe 910-770-3574 by call or text message. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

09/05/2026

🚨 **TRAFFIC ALERT: ROAD CLOSURE** 🚨

Bella Coola Rd is currently **BLOCKED for all traffic** in both directions due to a large tree that has fallen onto power lines across the roadway. ⚠️🌲⚡️

* 🛑 **Current Status:** Emergency personnel are safely stationed on both sides of the scene.
* 📢 **Updates:** We will keep everyone posted and let you know as soon as normal traffic can resume. Please avoid the area!

🚨 **Should you have an EMERGENCY, please DIAL 911 immediately.** 🚨

09/05/2026

08/12/2026

*TRAFFIC CAN RESUME AS NORMAL ON WACCAMAW SHORES*

08/12/2026

Brightspeed will be going door to door throughout the city limits. Some will be wearing orange vests. They will be in town through August 18th.

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY OR NEED TO SPEAK WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DIAL 911.

08/12/2026

*UPDATE*

There was a delay with the move this morning. As of 12:35PM the move is now in progress and the road is blocked. We will update everyone when the move is complete and the roadway is open.

Thank You for Your Patience.

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY IN THE AFFECTED AREAS PLEASE CALL 911.