On the Water and In The Water

Good Morning, Leland, Winnabow, Belville and more! Welcome to the half-way point of the week!

In today’s LLLLeland:

• Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry to Enforce Vehicle Weight Limits

• Annual Water Treatment Change: Brunswick Co. Utilities Moving to Chlorine in October

• Navassa Officials to Address Police Coverage as Town Seeks Solution

THE NEWS

Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry to Enforce Vehicle Weight Limits

The NC Department of Transportation has placed temporary weight restrictions on the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry after damage to the Southport terminal ramp. Vehicles over 18 tons, such as tractor-trailers, dump trucks, heavy machinery, and fuel tankers, are prohibited, though school buses, campers, trucks, and trailers are still allowed. The restrictions will remain in place until ramp repairs are completed. (WECT)

Annual Water Treatment Change: Brunswick Co. Utilities Moving to Chlorine in October

Brunswick County Public Utilities will temporarily switch from chloramines to chlorine for water disinfection as part of its annual flushing program, running October 7 through November 2025. The change, mandated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality, helps improve disinfection efficiency. Customers may notice a different taste or smell in their water during this time, which can be reduced by storing it in an open container in the refrigerator. (WECT)

Navassa Officials to Address Police Coverage as Town Seeks Solution

Navassa officials discussed police coverage at their latest agenda meeting, as the town continues without its own police department. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office has been providing patrols, and attorneys for both the town and sheriff’s office are negotiating an agreement for dedicated officers. A decision is expected by the September 18 council meeting. Councilmember Ernest Mooring Jr. emphasized that while coverage has always been provided, it has not been dedicated. (WWAY)

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Trivia Tomorrow Night at Brunswick Beer XChange

Brunswick Beer XChange, located at 113 Village Rd in Leland, hosts Trivia Night every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., featuring weekly food trucks and prizes for both first and second place.

Town Creek Elementary Jersey Mike’s Night Tomorrow Night.

TCES will hold its first Eat Out Night fundraiser this Thursday, September 11, from 4:30–7:30 PM at Jersey Mike’s Subs in Leland (2029 Olde Regent Way). A portion of sales will benefit the school, and teachers and staff will track attendance for each student’s class. The class in each grade with the most tallies will win a Popsicle Party.

Basics of Year-Round Vegetable Gardening Tomorrow Evening

The Town of Leland Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources will host a gardening program Thursday at 6pm at 1212 Magnolia Village Way, teaching year-round techniques such as setup, containers, soil, timing, maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and companion planting. Open to all levels, the class requires pre-registration and at least 50% enrollment to take place.

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WEATHER

Wednesday

78 🌡️ 63 | ☀️ | 20% | 🌬️ NNW 11 mph | Humidity 72%

Thursday

80 🌡️ 63 | ☁️ | 20% | 🌬️ N 8 mph | Humidity 68%

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