Beaches and Booze

Good Morning, Leland area friends! TGIF! We made it through the first week together 😀 

In today’s LLLLeland:

• NCDEQ Awards Millions to Strengthen Public Access to State Beaches and Coastal Waters

• Statewide Effort to Curb Impaired Driving Kicks Off with ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign

• Missing Man Found

THE NEWS

NCDEQ Awards Millions to Strengthen Public Access to State Beaches and Coastal Waters

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management has awarded over $2.25 million in grants to improve public access to beaches and coastal waterways. Projects include $265,000 for New Hanover County’s Trails End Waterfront Access, which will add a kayak launch, ADA parking, an accessible sidewalk, and new signage, and $82,500 for Ocean Isle Beach’s Shallotte Boulevard Access, which will replace a dune crossover with an ADA-compliant ramp and wider walkway. Funded through the Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant Program, these investments aim to expand safe, inclusive access while strengthening coastal infrastructure against severe weather. (WECT)

Statewide Effort to Curb Impaired Driving Kicks Off with ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign

North Carolina’s Governor’s Highway Safety Program has launched its “Booze It & Lose It” campaign ahead of Labor Day weekend, running through September 7, to combat impaired driving. The National Safety Council warns that more than 400 traffic deaths could occur nationwide during the holiday period. With heavier travel expected, Wilmington Police anticipate an uptick in alcohol-related incidents. In 2024, the campaign recorded 444 alcohol-related crashes statewide, including 11 fatalities. Officials say drivers can expect more checkpoints and police presence, emphasizing that planning ahead with a rideshare, taxi, or designated driver can prevent tragedies. The campaign’s goal is not only to save lives but also to raise awareness about the devastating impact of impaired driving. (WECT)

Missing Man Found

21 year old Ian Miles has been found safe.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Blarney Broughes and Beer

Tomorrow night at the Brunswick Beer XChange, located at 113 Village Road in Leland, enjoy Irish music and a pint. The fun starts at 7:00 pm with the food truck Taste n Seize being available for dinner.

Fantasy Football At BBX

Brunswick Beer XChange will host a free fantasy football draft on Sunday, August 31 at 2:30 PM (113 Village Road NE). Space is limited to 20 teams, with sign-ups due by Friday, August 29 in person or by message. Prizes include BBX gift cards for the league champion and the most frequent game attendee. All participants must use the ESPN Fantasy app.

Lunar Tide at Shuckin’ Shack Leland

Enjoy Pop/Rock/Dance music from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s at the Shuckin’ Shack (1175 Turlington Ave, Unit 101) Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

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WEATHER

Friday

84 🌡️ 65 | ☀️ | 5% | 🌬️ WNW 7 mph | Humidity 51%

Saturday

82 🌡️ 66 | 🌧️ | 20% | 🌬️ NNE 6 mph | Humidity 60%

Sunday

80 🌡️ 63 | ⛅ | 20% | 🌬️ NE 12 mph | Humidity 64%

Monday

80 🌡️ 63 | ⛅ | 5% | 🌬️ NE 11 mph | Humidity 57%

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See you Tuesday! Have a safe Labor Day Weekend!