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Good Morning, Leland, Winnabow, Belville and more!

In today’s LLLLeland:

• Leland Fire Truck Push In Ceremony Next Month

• Storage Building Break In - BCSO Needs Your Help

• Hurricane Erin Weakens

THE NEWS

Leland Fire Truck Push In Ceremony Next Month

The Town of Leland will host a Push-In Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 10 to 11 AM at Fire Station 52, 1379 River Road, to celebrate the arrival of Leland Fire/Rescue’s newest fire engine. This family-friendly event includes meeting firefighters and Town Council, touring the station, enjoying refreshments, and helping push the new engine into the bay—a tradition dating back to horse-drawn fire equipment. The new engine, equipped with advanced features like a 2,000-gallon-per-minute pump, a 750-gallon onboard tank, and electric hydraulic rescue tools, enhances the Town’s emergency response capabilities. Attendees are encouraged to carpool due to limited parking. (Town of Leland)

Storage Building Break In - BCSO Needs Your Help

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual pictured below.

According to investigators, the person is wanted in connection with a breaking and entering that took place on the night of Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Pinnacle Storage on Enterprise Drive in Leland.

Anyone who recognizes this individual or has information is urged to contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at 910-253-2777 or call 911. Tips may be provided anonymously. (WWAY)

Hurricane Erin Weakens

Hurricane Erin, now a Category 2 storm with winds near 105 mph, is moving north-northeast at 17 mph and is expected to pass between the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda before heading south of Atlantic Canada this weekend.

Warnings in effect:

• Storm Surge Warning: Cape Lookout to Duck, NC (2–4 ft possible).

• Tropical Storm Warning: Beaufort Inlet, NC to Chincoteague, VA, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds.

• Tropical Storm Watch: Bermuda.

Tropical storm conditions are already impacting the NC Outer Banks and will spread into Virginia today. Strong winds and gusts are likely along the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts through early Friday, with possible impacts in Bermuda, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland later this week.

Hazards include life-threatening storm surge in parts of coastal NC, dangerous surf and rip currents across the Bahamas, Bermuda, the U.S. East Coast, and Atlantic Canada, along with strong winds extending up to 320 miles from Erin’s center. Gradual weakening is expected, and Erin may become post-tropical by Saturday. (NOAA Hurricane Center)

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Bow Wow Luau Tomorrow Night

Brunswick Beer XChange – BBX Bottle Shoppe, located at 113 Village Rd in Leland, invites the community tomorrow night at 6:00 PM to the Bow Wow Luau for a night of tropical fun. Guests can enjoy island-inspired food from Zoomi’s Caribbean, beachy music from Terry Dean, and a variety of games and prizes—including one for best dressed, so don’t forget your hula skirts and Hawaiian shirts!

Shag Night at Gio Fund

The Gio Fund Event Center, located at 117 Village Rd NE Unit G in Leland, hosts Carolina Shag Dancing every Thursday starting at 5:00 PM. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, single or with a partner, everyone is welcome to join the fun. There’s no cover charge, the bar opens at 5 p.m., and the kitchen is now open as well.

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WEATHER

Thursday

86 🌡️ 70 | 🌧️ | 45% | 🌬️ NNW 13 mph | Humidity 66%

Friday

82 🌡️ 70 | ☁️ | 20% | 🌬️ NE 8 mph | Humidity 68%

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