Brunswick County Stuff and a Squirrel

Good Morning, Leland, Town Creek, Navassa and all y’all! Get ready to dodge the rain drops today!

In today’s LLLLeland:

• BCSO is Asking for Help Finding Missing Teenager

• Details About 2023 Southport Plane Crash Released

• Squirrel Caused Power Outage in Emerald Isle

THE NEWS

BCSO is Asking for Help Finding Missing Teenager

The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Wendy Benito, a 13-year-old Hispanic girl. Wendy is approximately 4’8” tall, weighs around 75 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen around 6:00 AM Monday and is believed to have gone missing sometime between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Authorities believe she may be in the Wilmington area.

If you have seen Wendy or have any information about her whereabouts, please call 911 or contact Detective Kyle White at (910) 269-9053.

Details About 2023 Southport Plane Crash Released by NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded its investigation into the fatal plane crash in Southport on June 25, 2023. The crash occurred when the aircraft, which had just taken off from Cape Fear Regional Jetport, lost engine power and collided with a home on Frying Pan Road, killing the pilot.

The report determined that the accident was caused by the pilot’s decision to fly a plane that was known to be unfit for flight, leading to total engine failure due to oil starvation. The aircraft had been in maintenance since the previous October, but work was incomplete due to dead and improperly installed batteries. Instead of correcting the issue, the pilot insisted on using the wrong batteries, leading to the tragic outcome.

The final report can be read here: http://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateFactualReport/192440/pdf

Squirrel Took Out Power to 5,000 Emerald Isle Resident

This past Saturday, despite having squirrel cages, a squirrel found its way into a Carteret-Craven Electric Co-op Substation and caused an outage affecting 5,000 Emerald Isle residents. Crews had power back on in a couple of hours. When asked about the squirrel, a representative from the co-op responded: “crispy”.

Leland Art Market - Mark Your Calendar

The Town of Leland is hosting the Summer Art Market on Saturday, July 19, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center. This free, family-friendly event will feature over 20 vendors from across North Carolina, showcasing handcrafted items like pottery, jewelry, stained glass, and woodworking. New attractions include an on-site flower bar by Rooted Petal, where attendees can create their own bouquets, and a gourmet popcorn booth from Mimi & Papas. Whether searching for a unique gift or a special home décor piece, the market offers something for everyone.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Wednesday Night Bingo at the Gio Fund Event Center

Wednesday Night Bingo takes place at the Gio Fund Event Center, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and the first of ten games beginning at 6:30 p.m. All participants are required to purchase a three-pack of ten games for $20. Additional sheets, as well as food and drinks, are available for purchase. Prizes for each game vary based on the number of game cards sold, with the top prize for game ten reaching up to $500. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. The Gio Fund Event Center is located at 117 Village Rd NE Unit G in Leland.

Locals Tavern - Music Trivia

Tonight at 6:30 pm Local’s Tavern will host Music Trivia with Sherri so Very. There will be prizes and bragging rights! Local’s Tavern is located at 1107 New Pointe Blvd in Leland.

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WEATHER

Tuesday

84 🌡️ 72 | 🌧️ | 55% | 🌬️ SW 12 mph | Humidity: 74%

Wednesday

83 🌡️ 71 | 🌧️ | 55% | 🌬️ SSW 8 mph | Humidity: 77%

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