First Friday of the Fall

Good Morning, Leland area friends! TGIF!

In today’s LLLLeland:

• Leland to Host Its First Fall Festival

• Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site to Host Fall Programs

• Public Advised to Steer Clear of Algal Blooms Amid Health Concerns

• Keep an Eye on the Tropics

THE NEWS

Leland to Host Its First Fall Festival

The Town of Leland will host its first-ever Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4–7 p.m. at Northwest District Park. The free, family-friendly event expands on the annual Trunk or Treat with games, activities, live DJ music, and a pumpkin patch where guests can decorate pumpkins and take photos at a festive display. Community partners, including local businesses and organizations, will line a trick-or-treat path with decorated booths, candy, and games. (Town Of Leland)

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site to Host Fall Programs

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site will host two free fall living history events showcasing historic crafts and trades. On Saturday, Sept. 27, “The Carolina Blues: Indigo on the Cape Fear” will highlight the role of enslaved African laborers in indigo dye production with demonstrations and hands-on activities. On Saturday, Oct. 18, visitors can experience colonial life through demonstrations of blacksmithing, woodworking, cooking, baking, candle dipping, games, and an active tar kiln essential to naval stores production. (WWAY)

Public Advised to Steer Clear of Algal Blooms Amid Health Concerns

The NC Department of Environmental Quality is cautioning the public to avoid discolored water, which may indicate harmful algal blooms capable of producing toxins dangerous to people and pets. These blooms can appear as bright surface scums, mats, or general water discoloration. The NC Department of Health and Human Services also advises avoiding contact with suspected blooms. Residents can report sightings to their local NCDEQ regional office or through the agency’s website. (WECT)

Keep an Eye on the Tropics

Hurricane Humberto, located about 465 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands, has strengthened with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph and is moving northwest at 3 mph. Forecasters expect significant strengthening, with Humberto likely becoming a major hurricane this weekend. No coastal watches or warnings are in effect, and hurricane-force winds currently extend 10 miles from the center, with tropical-storm-force winds reaching 105 miles. Minimum central pressure is 990 mb.

A tropical wave near Hispaniola and the Turks and Caicos Islands is becoming more organized, with a low-pressure system expected to form near the southeast Bahamas today. Forecasters say it will likely strengthen into a tropical depression as it moves toward the central and northwest Bahamas later today or this weekend. Heavy rain and gusty winds are already affecting the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Turks and Caicos, and will likely spread to the Bahamas and eastern Cuba in the coming days. While the track remains uncertain, the risk of wind, rain, and storm surge impacts along parts of the southeast U.S. coast is increasing. Formation chances are high—80% within 48 hours and 90% within 7 days.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Fall Cèilidh at Leland Brewing Company

The Scottish Society of Wilmington will host its 2025 Fall Cèilidh on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Leland Brewing Company (2115 Ale Avenue). The three-hour event will feature live music by Wilmington’s own The Blarney Brogues, a longtime favorite of the society. Guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon of music, fellowship, and fun while catching up with friends, meeting new ones, and showing off their tartan attire.

Pot Luck This Sunday at BBX

Brunswick Beer XChange – BBX Bottle Shoppe, located at 113 Village Rd. in Leland, invites the community to its monthly potluck on Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m. This month’s theme is all things beer-infused, so guests are encouraged to bring their best creations to share while enjoying Leland’s top beer selection.

Food Distribution - Manna Ministries - Tomorrow

Manna Ministries is having its September food distribution at Woodburn Church (509 Village Road, Leland) tomorrow from 9am to 11am

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WEATHER

Friday

88 🌡️ 71 | ⛈️ | 50% | 🌬️ SW 8 mph | Humidity 75%

Saturday

82 🌡️ 69 🌧️ | 50% | 🌬️ SSE 7 mph | Humidity 83%

Sunday

77 🌡️ 68 | 🌧️ | 50% | 🌬️ NE 8 mph | Humidity 89%

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