Potpourri Monday

Good Morning, Leland, Winnabow, Belville and more!

In today’s LLLLeland:

• New Documentary Sheds Light on Threatened Venus Flytrap in SENC

• Brunswick County Health Survey Seeks Input from Local Residents

• Cape Fear Buddy Walk Returns This October, Hosted by Coastal BUDS

THE NEWS

New Documentary Sheds Light on Threatened Venus Flytrap in SENC

Documentary filmmaker Robert Ford, known for award-winning projects like The Deepest Breath and Rising Phoenix, is creating a new film called Flytrap Town about the threatened Venus flytrap, which grows only within 75 miles of Wilmington, NC. The film will combine groundbreaking macro cinematography with the stories of local volunteers, scientists, and wildlife officers working to protect the plant. Among them is Kathy Sykes and her group, Venus Flytrap Champions, who relocate plants from development sites to safe habitats. While poaching was once a major threat, both Ford and Sykes stress that rapid development now poses the greatest danger. Ford has made several trips to Brunswick County to document this issue and plans to continue filming through next spring, but he needs additional funding to complete the project. The documentary is expected to release in late 2026 or early 2027. (WECT)

Hurricane Brunswick County Health Survey Seeks Input from Local Residents

Brunswick County Health Services is conducting its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment to better understand the county’s most pressing health concerns.

Residents are encouraged to share their feedback on local programs and resources through an anonymous survey, available in English and Spanish. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and will remain open through October 3.

You can access the survey online, or pick up a paper copy at Brunswick County Health Services in Bolivia, any of the six Brunswick Senior Resource Centers, or any of the five county library branches.

For more details, call 910-253-2312 or email: [email protected]. (WECT)

Cape Fear Buddy Walk Returns This October, Hosted by Coastal BUDS

Coastal Bringing Up Down Syndrome (Coastal BUDS) will host its annual Cape Fear Buddy Walk on Friday, October 4, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Legion Stadium in recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

This family-friendly event will include live entertainment, activities, vendors, food trucks, and the signature awareness walk. Funds raised will support Coastal BUDS programs such as iCan Dance, iCan Swim, Down to Cook, Down to Move, as well as social gatherings and vital resources for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Organizers expect more than 600 participants, making it one of Wilmington’s most impactful awareness events.

Participants can register or donate online, and volunteers are welcome to sign up as well. (WECT)

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Poker

Every Monday, Brunswick Beer XChange - BBX Bottle Shoppe, located at 113 Village Rd in Leland, NC, hosts the World Tavern Poker League. Players can join two free live poker tournaments at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., competing for points, prizes, and the chance to qualify for Tavern, Regional, and National Championships with more than $100,000 awarded each year. The weekly event offers a fun and social night out, and participants can register online at WorldTavernPoker.com.

Trivia

Local’s Tavern, located at 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland, invites the community to Trivia Tuesday with Sherri, held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy an evening of fun questions, great food, and refreshing drinks while competing for prizes and bragging rights as trivia champions. Hosted by Sherri, the event promises plenty of laughs and a lively atmosphere. The weekly trivia night lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and is open to anyone looking for a great night out at Local’s Tavern.

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WEATHER

Monday

78 🌡️ 63 | ⛅ | 10% | 🌬️ NNE 13 mph | Humidity 66%

Tuesday

77 🌡️ 64 | ⛅ | 10% | 🌬️ NNE 13 mph | Humidity 68%

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