Bibs, Baby and Burning

Good Morning, Leland area friends! Welcome to Thursday! Get the coffee (or tea) and let’s see what’s going down!

In today’s LLLLeland:

• Race for the Planet Date Set For Earth Day Weekend

• Now That the Burn Ban Has Expired - Tips on Safe Burning

• Baby Delivered on the Side of the Road

THE NEWS

Race For the Planet at Fort Fisher Set for Sunday, April 27th

The annual “Race for the Planet” at Fort Fisher will be Sunday, April 27th with an 8am start for the 5k race and an 8:05am start for the 1 mile race. There is also a “Virtual 5k” option. The 1 mile race is $24, plus fees and the 5k race is $40 or $35 for the virtual option. The race usually fills up quickly so register early! For more information and to sign up - visit the NC aquariums website. 

Stay Safe When Burning

Now that the burn ban is over - safe burning needs to be a priority. WECT interviewed the New Hanover County Fire Marshal for safe burning tips. They include:

• Always stay with the fire

• Be aware of the wind

• Keep it away from your home

• Have a water source nearby.

For more info - visit the WECT website.

Baby Born in Bolivia - On the Side of the Road

A pregnant woman, Margie Watkins, was initially sent home from Novant Hospital in Brunswick County, but soon needed emergency transport back. While en route, Brunswick County EMS had to deliver her baby on the side of the road. Watkins' fiancé, Austin Hartman, feared the worst due to a past traumatic birth experience. The delivery was complicated by the umbilical cord being wrapped around the baby’s neck, but quick action by paramedics ensured baby Allison was safely delivered. Watkins praised the EMS team for their support and expertise, while Hartman expressed deep gratitude for their role in bringing new life into the world. Read more on WECT’s website.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Belville Riverwalk Yard Sale This Saturday

This Saturday from 7am until Noon there will be a yard sale at Belville Riverwalk. Sell or re-home your gently used items: clothing, boardgames, video games, housewares, furniture, books, comic book, trading cards, and toys. Yard sale space can be purchased for $25 or two for $35. You can sign-up here.

There will be a coffee and baked goods and proceeds to benefit the Riverwalk.

Shuckin’ Shack 8-Year Anniversary Party

The Shuckin’ Shack will celebrate it’s 8th Anniversary by throwing a party and everyone’s invited! There will be fabulous specials, giveaways, live music and bounce house for the kiddos! It’s located at 1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 in Leland.

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

WEATHER

Thursday

79 🌡️68 | ⛅ | 20% | 🌬️ SSW 14 mph

Friday

79 🌡️ 65 | ⛅ | 25% | 🌬️ SW 13 mph

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