Turtles and Tragedy

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

In today’s LLLLeland:

• 37th Season Wrap-Up: Holden Beach Turtle Watch Reports Turtle Numbers

• Community Rallies in Brunswick County as Businesses and Artists Step Up

• Fall Festival This Saturday at Belville Riverwalk Park

THE NEWS

37th Season Wrap-Up: Holden Beach Turtle Watch Reports Turtle Numbers

The Holden Beach Turtle Watch wrapped up its 37th season, reporting 35 nests, 2,389 hatchlings, and 4,012 known eggs in 2025. The first nest was laid on May 22 and the last on July 26. Numbers were lower than last year due to storms, with Hurricane Erin’s high tides and waves causing significant nest overwash and sand inundation along the beach. (WECT)

Community Rallies in Brunswick County as Businesses and Artists Step Up

Brunswick County businesses and artists are rallying to support families impacted by Saturday’s deadly shooting. Island Grindz will host a fundraiser Friday at Koko Cabana, with proceeds going directly to victims’ families. Local artists are also contributing, including the Southport Gooney Bird Artist, who will offer hundreds of paintings by donation on October 18, and children’s book artist Hope Spencer, who is encouraging broad community support. Proceeds from the art fundraiser will benefit Southport Cares, a nonprofit created by first responders. Southport Fire Chief Charles Drew says these efforts highlight the community’s strength and generosity. Additionally, t-shirts are being sold online to raise funds for the first confirmed victim’s family. (WWAY)

Fall Festival This Saturday at Belville Riverwalk Park

Live Music by Hood's Creek

Kids’ activities including face painting, a pumpkin patch, inflatable play areas, and more

Great food and family fun

Come out this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! (580 River Rd SE, Belville)

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

WHQR Public Radio Meetup at BBX This Evening

Brunswick Beer XChange, 113 Village Rd, Leland, NC, will host a mix-and-mingle with WHQR Public Media on Wednesday, October 1, from 5–7 p.m. Guests can meet radio hosts, staff, and fellow public radio supporters while enjoying craft beer, ciders, seltzers, and food from Zoomi’s Caribbean Fusion food truck.

Wilmington Bombers (Aussie Rules Football) Practice Tonight

The 2025 season continues Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Robert Strange Park located at 401 S 8th Street, Wilmington.

Now’s the perfect time to jump in—learn the basics, get some training, and enjoy the game while preparing for the rest of this season and a head start on 2026.

Open to men and women of all ages and athletic abilities—come join us and discover the excitement of Aussie Rules Football!

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

WEATHER

Wednesday

78 🌡️ 59 | ⛅ | 10% | 🌬️ NNE 14 mph | Humidity 60%

Thursday

74 🌡️ 58 | ⛅ | 10% | 🌬️ NE 13 mph | Humidity 62%

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