Brunswick County Wants Your Input

Good Morning, Leland, Town Creek, Navassa and more! The bunny is now a distant memory - now on to Tuesday!

In today’s LLLLeland:

• Brunswick County Looking For Your Input on PTC8

• Navassa Teenager with Rare Condition Gets Help From CFCC Students

• Brunswick County Gets Update About Substance Abuse and Mental Health

THE NEWS

Brunswick County Looking For Your Input on PTC8

Brunswick County is seeking community feedback on its response and recovery efforts related to Potential Tropical Cyclone #8. Residents, workers, visitors, and commuters affected by the storm are encouraged to complete a survey by May 1, 2025. The PTC #8 After Action Committee will use the responses to improve future preparedness, response, and recovery strategies for tropical storms and hurricanes. Take the survey.

Navassa Teenager with Rare Condition Gets Help From CFCC Students

Welcome Home Angel, in partnership with interior design students from Cape Fear Community College, renovated the McCain family's home in Navassa to better suit the needs of 19-year-old Matias McCain, who lives with Ring 14, a rare genetic disorder. The project, led by CFCC seniors as part of their capstone, focused on sensory-friendly design inspired by Matias’ love of Willy Wonka, featuring bright colors, a swing, an adjustable couch, and a projector screen. The team also redesigned rooms for Matias’ siblings, incorporating personal themes like Hello Kitty. The McCain family expressed deep gratitude, saying the transformation brought joy, relief, and a renewed sense of home.

Read the rest of the story at WWAY’s website.

Brunswick County Gets Update About Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Brunswick County Commissioners reviewed progress in reducing overdose deaths, with reports showing a 27% decline statewide and nationally from last year. The decrease is credited to increased access to Naloxone and expanded treatment options through Medicaid. While the results are encouraging, officials like Commissioner Laura Trueman emphasize that overdose rates remain higher than pre-pandemic levels and more work is needed to continue the downward trend.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

German Beer Day at Brunswick Beer Xchange

Celebrate all things German beer at Brunswick Beer Xchange on German Beer Day, Wednesday, April 23!

Old South Pretzel Company will be there slinging hot fresh soft pretzels.

Take advantage of specials on German beers, draft and package.

BBX is located at 113 Village Road in Leland.

Six Week Shag Class at Gio Fund Event Center to Start This Thursday

Learn how to shag dance with professional instructor James Sterner. Partners not required. This six week class runs from 5-6pm April 24th to May 29th. James will show you how to shag to Carolina Beach Music. Then stay the night and practice your moves with the rest of the Carolina Shag Club.

The six week course costs $60. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

The Gio Fund Event Center is located at 117 Village Road, Unit G.

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

WEATHER

Tuesday

82 🌡️ 65 | ☁️ | 0% | 🌬️ SW 13 mph

Wednesday

76 🌡️ 61 | 🌧️ | 55% | 🌬️ SSW 8 mph

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