Tourism, Torrents and Trash

Good Morning, Leland area friends! Four days into this experiment and we’re still here and we are so glad you are, too!

In today’s LLLLeland:

• The Future of Tourism Being Shaped Now

• Leland Preparing Rules to Combat Future Flooding

• Free Trash Day is Almost Here

THE NEWS

The Town of Leland Wants Your Help to Plan the Future for Tourism

There will be a meeting held on Thursday, April 10th from 10am until 1pm to get input from the community about expanding tourism. The goal is to develop a five year strategic plan to enhance tourist initiatives. For those unable to attend, the town will accept input online until April 19th.

For more information on the town’s planning efforts, email Barnes Sutton at [email protected] or call (910) 742-8543.

Questions Remain About Possible Changes to Flood Mitigation Regulations

On Monday, Leland staff was instructed to begin drafting several amendments that would expand the applicability of its current flood plane development ordinance, increase what’s called the “freeboard requirement” from 2 feet to four feet, limit density in flood hazard areas and prohibit the use of fill. 

This comes following the storm from last September that dumped 20 inches in some of the area and is considered to be a “1000-year rain event.”

However - there is a question regarding the legality of such a move since it could result in “downsizing”. For more info - check out Port City Daily’s website.

Take Me Out to the Trash Dump! (For Free)

Brunswick County’s next free cleanup week will be held from April 21st through April 26th at the Brunswick County landfill. Residents and property owners can dispose of just about anything except for household and hazardous waste. See the complete list at the Brunswick County website. You will be expected to show proof of ownership or residency.

For more information, visit the Brunswick County release regarding Free Cleanup Week.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Friends of the Leland Library Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Leland Library will be hosting their spring book sale on this Saturday from 9am to 3pm at the Leland Library, located at 487 Village Road NE.

Music and a Show

The Brunswick Beer Xchage will have its monthly stand-up comedy show this Saturday at 7:30pm. Zoomi's Caribbean Fusion food truck will also be there starting at 5pm. The show is “R” rated AND reservations are recommended. Call (910) 408-1877 to get your table reserved. Brunswick Beer Xchange is located at 113 Village Road in Leland.

The Band Whiplash will be performing at Local’s Tavern this Saturday at 7pm. The band is from Southport and performs a mix of classic rock, rock and roll, & country music. Local’s Tavern is located at 1107 New Pointe Blvd in Leland.

Do you have an event? Reach out to us! [email protected]

WEATHER

Thursday

72 🌡️ 45 | ☀️ | 50% | 🌬️ SSW 19 mph

Friday

60 🌡️ 44 | ⛅ | 0% | 🌬️ NW 14 mph

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