Scams, Special Olympics, and Special Tribute

Good Morning, Leland, Winnabow, Belville and more! One more day closer to the weekend.

In today’s LLLLeland:

• Students and Staff Target of Phishing attack at Brunswick County Schools

• Special Olympics Games Coming Soon

• Daughter of NAL Flight 2511 Victims Leads Effort to Build Memorial in Bolivia 65 Years Later

• Horses and Heroes Event This Sunday in Bolivia

THE NEWS

Students and Staff Target of Phishing attack at Brunswick County Schools

Brunswick County Schools (BCS) is warning students and staff about a recent phishing attempt targeting email accounts. The district confirmed that no systems or data were compromised, and the issue was contained with additional security measures now in place. BCS urged the community to remain cautious, verify unexpected messages, and report suspicious emails to the BCS IT team at [email protected] or (910) 782-5095. (WECT)

Special Olympics Games Coming Soon

The Special Olympics of New Hanover County will hold its Fall Games at Legion Stadium in Wilmington, featuring events such as football, soccer, volleyball, obstacle courses, and relay races. More than 600 athletes and 400 volunteers are expected to participate. The games will take place on Oct. 17 for school-age and adult athletes, and Oct. 24 for preschool athletes, both from 9:50 a.m. to noon. The organization provides year-round training, competitions, and activities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. (WECT)

Daughter of NAL Flight 2511 Victims Leads Effort to Build Memorial in Bolivia 65 Years Later

Sixty-five years after the crash of National Airlines Flight 2511, Linda Silver Bufano—the daughter of two victims—is working to create a memorial at the Bolivia Fire Department in Brunswick County. The 1960 explosion, believed to have been caused by a passenger’s dynamite, claimed 34 lives, including Bufano’s parents. Now, with funds raised for the project, Bufano hopes the memorial will transform the crash site’s painful history into a place of peace and remembrance. The tribute is planned to be unveiled on January 6, 2026. (WECT)

Horses and Heroes Event This Sunday in Bolivia

The community is invited to “Horses & Heroes,” a family-friendly event at Horseplay Farms (1757 Clemmons Rd SE) in Bolivia on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will feature food, music, and opportunities to meet local firefighters, healthcare workers, law enforcement, teachers, and military members. Trusthouse Veterans, a nonprofit dedicated to building affordable, ADA-compliant tiny home communities for veterans, will also participate. Organizers say the event aims to celebrate and support those who serve the community and the nation. (WECT)

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Fundraiser and Feature Beer Tomorrow Night at BBX

Brunswick Beer XChange in Leland (113 Village Road) will host a Delirium-themed event on Friday, October 10. Guests can enjoy Deliria drafts with free glassware, and $1 from each sale will benefit Going Beyond the Pink, a local breast cancer support group. The evening will feature live music by The Papa Midnight Band from 6–9 p.m., dinner from Carolina Hibachi from 5–8 p.m., and raffle prizes including Delirium swag and BBX gift cards.

Brunswick Beer XChange Trivia Night Tonight

Brunswick Beer XChange – BBX Bottle Shoppe (113 Village Rd, Leland, NC) is hosting its weekly Thursday night trivia tonight from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Attendees can enjoy a rotating selection of Wilmington-area food trucks with different offerings each week, and prizes will be awarded to both first and second place teams.

Thursday Night Flips (Pinball) Tomorrow Night

Throw Coast Disc Golf, located at 1026 Appleton Way, Unit 140, Leland, hosts “Thursday Night Flips” every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.—a casual pinball league night with the Cape Fear Flipper Club. Open to all skill levels, the event features multiple rounds of play, drink specials, and a laid-back atmosphere with no pre-registration required. Entry is $2 plus $1 per match, with games starting at 7 p.m. Players can enjoy popular pinball titles like Guardians of the Galaxy, Metallica, Godzilla, and more, along with over 50 beers, ciders, seltzers, and wines at the Throw Coast Bar.

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WEATHER

Thursday

75 🌡️ 61 | ☀️ | 10% | 🌬️ NNE 14 mph | Humidity 64%

Friday

72 🌡️ 61 | ⛅ | 20% | 🌬️ NE 15 mph | Humidity 66%

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