Water, Warrants and Work Zones

Good Morning, Leland area friends! TGIF! The storms should move on soon so we can let the weekend begin!😀 

In today’s LLLLeland:

• H2Go to Hold Hearing on Rates

• Governor Stein Declares Work Zone Awareness Week

• Vape Stores in Areas Have Illegal Products Seized

THE NEWS

H2Go To Hold Hearing on Budgets, Rates, and Fee Schedule

H2Go is looking to increase operating revenue and operating expenses, which would mean an increase in rates and fees for users. Under the proposed budget, the residential base meter fee would increase between $2 and $14 per month, depending upon the size. The water usage fee would also be increased $0.25 per 1,000 gallons. Also, the residential fee for sewer will increase $1 to $2 depending in the address gets water from H2Go. Some increases to commercial usage are also in the budget.

The hearing will be held on April 16 at 5 p.m. at the Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2GO RO Water Treatment Plant located at 146 Gregory Road in Belville.

Visit the H2Go website for the notice of the meeting and the budget and rate schedules.

Work Zone Awareness Week Declared by Governor Stein

Between 2019 and 2024, over 217 people died in work zones, including 47 deaths last year alone. Mark Ezzell, director of the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program, emphasized that work zones are especially hazardous due to the close proximity of workers to moving traffic, urging both drivers and workers to stay alert to prevent fatal accidents. See the whole story at WECT’s website.

BCSO Carries Out Search Warrants on All 26 Brunswick County Vape Stores

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants at all 26 vape and tobacco stores in the county, finding 25 of them allegedly selling illegal THC and psilocybin products. While some THC products are legal in North Carolina, the seized items exceeded legal limits. Authorities, with help from other agencies, traced the products to a Wilmington distribution center.

The operation led to the seizure of nearly 690 pounds of marijuana, 118 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms, one firearm, and $104,000 in cash. Nearly 20 individuals now face felony charges.

Sheriff Brian Chism expressed concern over packaging designed to appeal to minors, such as products resembling candy. Captain Jeff Beck noted these items have even been found in schools, warning of their potential dangers. Sheriff Chism vowed continued enforcement and pledged to support similar efforts across the state.

Read the whole story at WWAY’s website.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

2nd Annual Rock the Spectrum Autism Awareness Fundraiser at Brunswick Beer Xchange This Saturday

🎸Get ready to ROCK the Spectrum while we raise funds and awareness for the Autism Society of North Carolina!

🤩 Join us on Saturday, April 12 for a day full of live music! Enjoy awesome raffles, vendors, Bad Eatz and the Daily Scoop food trucks, and the talent of our local musicians! The music starts at 12 and doesn't stop til 6!

🎤 The fun won't stop there - take your turn to hit the stage and hang around after for a night of karaoke!

BBX is located at 113 Village Road in Leland.

German Shepard Rescue and Petsense Spring Adoptathon

Join Freedeom German Shephard Rescure on Saturday April 12th from 10-3 at Petsense Leland’s Spring Adopt-a-thon event! A number of Freedom German Shepherd pups will be in attendance including Sami, Dobby, and more! Petsense is located at 1215 West Gate Drive in Leland.

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

WEATHER

Friday

70 🌡️ 50 | ⛅ | 45% | 🌬️ NW 11 mph

Saturday

61 🌡️ 46 | ⛅ | 20% | 🌬️ NNW 14 mph

Sunday

68 🌡️ 53 | ☀️ | 10% | 🌬️ NW 9 mph

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