AARP Walks the Walk

Good Morning, Leland, Town Creek, Navassa and more! Did you survive yesterday without getting pinched? Now on to Tuesday!

In today’s LLLLeland:

• Winnabow Fire Department Tackles Car Fire on I-140

• Town of Leland Receives AARP Grant for Pedestrian Safety

• Gold Bar Scam is Making the Rounds - Warns Carolina Beach PD

THE NEWS

Winnabow Fire Department Tackles Car Fire on I-140

From the Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department Facebook post:

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m. WVFD was dispatched to an automatic crash notification call, followed by a fully involved car fire on i140W.

While Engine 674 put a quick knock on the fire (video/photos below), Engine 675 and Rescue Engine 671 were released by the Chief to respond to a multi-car collision on Rt17 and Maco Road.

Town of Leland Receives AARP Grant for Pedestrian Safety

The Town of Leland has received a \$15,000 AARP Community Challenge Demonstration Grant, supported by Toyota Motor North America, to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. The funds will be used to install eight audible pedestrian signals (APS) at crosswalks along Village Road Northeast, Northgate Drive, and Lee Drive. These signals, the first in Leland, provide audio cues to assist pedestrians, especially seniors and individuals with disabilities, in safely crossing streets in high-traffic areas near key destinations. The project aligns with the town’s Leland 2045 and Age-Friendly Community Strategic Plan, both of which emphasize inclusive infrastructure. Mayor Brenda Bozeman highlighted the initiative as a step toward a safer and more inclusive community. Leland is one of just 60 recipients nationwide to receive this specific grant.

Read more at the Town of Leland Website.

Gold Bar Scam is Making the Rounds - Warns Carolina Beach PD

The Carolina Beach Police Department Warns in a facebook post about a Gold Bar Scam that is currently going around. The warning came down from the NC SBI so it is apparently happening in more areas. Stay safe!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Trivia Night at Brunswick Beer XChange

Brunswick Beer XChange (BBX-Bottle Shoppe) hosts a weekly trivia night every Thursday at 113 Village Road, Leland, NC. The event starts at 7:00 pm, lasts two hours and is open to the public. Attendees can enjoy a rotating selection of food trucks from the ILM area and compete for prizes awarded to both first and second place teams.

Shag Night at the Gio Fund Event Center

The Gio Fund hosts a weekly Carolina Shag Dancing event every Thursday at 5 p.m. at 117 Village Road NE, Unit G, Leland, NC. The event is free and open to all, regardless of skill level or whether attending solo or with a partner. The bar opens at 5 p.m., and the kitchen is now open as well.

Do you have an event? Reach out to us! [email protected]

WEATHER

Thursday

89 🌡️ 72 | ⛅ | 25% | 🌬️ SW 14 mph | Humidity 62%

Friday

86 🌡️ 71 | ⛈️ | 40% | 🌬️ WSW 6 mph | Humidity 70%

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