Good morning, Leland.

The Landfall Foundation launched its 2026 Art Show with a First Look Fundraiser Monday night (featuring 225+ artists and 1,376 works) at the Country Club of Landfall.

The public event runs today through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a rotating selection that benefits local nonprofits.

Netflix's final season of Outer Banks features scenes shot in the Wilmington area, including a key filming at the Southport-Oak Island Ferry Terminal in 2025.

Co-creator Jonas Pate plans a prequel series in the area if film incentives improve.

Topsail High School has been named the season’s first Team of the Week, recognizing students’ achievements (a notable honor in education).

School officials announced the distinction today.

Students across the Cape Fear region returned to school Monday as districts began the 2026-27 year tackling issues like overcrowding, construction+chronic absenteeism.

In Pender County, a new K-8 school should ease traffic while voters soon consider bond referendums to update facilities in New Hanover and Brunswick.

Bill McHugh, a former Leland Town Council member, released his book The ABCs of Local Government to help children aged 4 to 8 learn about how local government works, and he discussed his work on WWAY's Cape Fear Chapters.

The book explains topics from administration to zoning and is available at local retailers.

A home in Jackey’s Ridge was demolished Monday after tests detected soil contamination linked to a petroleum spill from the property’s development; BH Management said the issue is isolated while cleanup continues.

The state's two-week recreational flounder season will open Sept.

1 in coastal and inland waters, with anglers allowed one fish per day if it is at least 15 inches long. Officials say the rules mirror last year's guidelines to balance access with sustainability.

Brunswick Electric reported that a power outage affecting about 2,800 customers is under investigation in Calabash, and a repair crew is working to restore power with no time estimate provided.

Everything Sprouts recalled lots of alfalfa sprouts sold in Minnesota and Wisconsin from May 27 to Aug.

21 after 55 reported foodborne illnesses, including 2 cases in North Carolina + local consumers are urged to discard any affected products and sanitize surfaces if they have them.

Wilmington's StarNews invites local sports fans to vote for the Athlete of the Week, choosing from 29 high school nominees after two weeks of fall sports action.

Voting is open until Friday, Aug. 28 at noon.

On Friday night at South Brunswick's turf field, West Brunswick Trojans beat South Brunswick 41-20 to extend their rivalry win streak to 12; the game marked Aaron Powell's first official appearance as head coach.