Alligators, Fire, and Pirates

Good Morning, Leland, Winnabow, Belville and more! Hopefully you have your green ready today!

In today’s LLLLeland:

• BCSO Encounters Alligator in Ocean Isle Beach

• Fire Chief Responds to Concerns Over Brunswick County Controlled Burn

• ECU Archaeologists Uncover New Insights into Shipwrecks at Brunswick Town Historic Site

THE NEWS

BCSO Encounters Alligator in Ocean Isle Beach

FSgt. Boynton recently rescued a “feisty” baby alligator found on a front porch in Ocean Isle Beach. He safely relocated the spirited reptile to a more suitable habitat, helping keep both residents and wildlife safe. (Facebook)

Fire Chief Responds to Concerns Over Brunswick County Controlled Burn

Sunset Beach Fire Chief Richard Childres addressed concerns about smoke from an Aug. 12 controlled burn near Angels Trace Road, explaining the site is in the town’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction where local burn ordinances don’t apply. The contractor had a valid N.C. Forest Service Burn Permit, and residents are asked to direct smoke-related complaints to the Forest Service rather than calling 911. (WECT)

ECU Archaeologists Uncover New Insights into Shipwrecks at Brunswick Town Historic Site

East Carolina University archaeologists have uncovered four shipwrecks and well-preserved colonial waterfront structures at the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site in Brunswick County. One wreck may be La Fortuna, a Spanish privateer that exploded during a 1748 attack, based on wood sourced from the Spanish Caribbean and its location near a recovered cannon linked to the ship. Other finds include a vessel used for land reclamation, a potential colonial flatboat, and an unidentified wreck, along with timber-crib wharves, a causeway, and artifacts revealing details of colonial trade and daily life. These discoveries are threatened by shoreline erosion from dredging, storms, and wave action. A $2.5 million NOAA grant will help expand living shoreline protections to safeguard the site. (WWAY)

Tropical Storm Erin Still In Atlantic - Possible Hurricane by Friday

As of 5 a.m. AST, Tropical Storm Erin was located at 16.3°N, 48.2°W, moving west at 17 mph. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, is expected to strengthen gradually over the next day, with possible significant intensification Friday and Saturday. Erin is forecast to shift west-northwest tonight and pass near or just north of the northern Leeward Islands this weekend. Tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 60 miles from its center, and the minimum central pressure is 1002 mb.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

BBX Trivia Night Tonight

Brunswick Beer XChange – BBX-Bottle Shoppe, located at 113 Village Rd in Leland, NC, hosts trivia night every Thursday starting at 7:00 pm. Enjoy a rotating selection of ILM food trucks offering different flavors each week, and compete for prizes awarded to both 1st and 2nd place winners.

Pinball League Tonight

Throw Coast Disc Golf invites you to Thursday Night Flips, a casual weekly pinball league with the Cape Fear Flipper Club. Held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., this relaxed event is perfect for both regulars and first-timers—no pre-registration or high-pressure competition, just fun and friendly play. Sign up at 6:30 p.m., with matches starting at 7:00 p.m. The $2 entry fee plus $1 per game (usually five matches) gives you a shot at titles like Guardians of the Galaxy, Foo Fighters, Metallica, Godzilla, Iron Maiden, Rush, Avatar, and more. Enjoy drink specials from the Throw Coast Bar, featuring over 50 beers, ciders, seltzers (including THC options), wine, and more. Throw Coast Disc Golf is Located at 1026 Appleton Way, Unit 140 in Leland.

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WEATHER

Thursday

87 🌡️ 75 | 🌧️ | 70% | 🌬️ SW 8 mph | Humidity 82%

Friday

89 🌡️ 74 | 🌧️ | 45% | 🌬️ N 6 mph | Humidity 77%

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