Good morning, Leland.

The Lindsay M. Benton Foundation will host its 10th annual volleyball tournament on Saturday, Sept.

26 at 10:15 a.m. at Capt'n Bill's Backyard Grill & Volleyball. Teams of four will compete for a $100 fee while proceeds support local initiatives honoring Lindsay Benton.

Jake Grossman (educator and collections coordinator for the Old Baldy Foundation) joined Randy Aldridge on WECT News Now on Aug.26 to mark 250 years since the Battle of Fort George, highlighting this key moment in our local history.

Island Women has taken over the Cape Fear Community College scholarship+ donating $5,000 to support local students.

The scholarship, previously backed by Pleasure Island Revitalization association, prioritizes female applicants and continues a legacy of community support.

Cape Fear Community College led NC with an 18% surge in full-time enrollment from 2025—2026; over 3,400 new students increased total attendance to more than 27,000—President Jim Morton credited affordable, career-ready courses.

Maintenance on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will close the right lane on US 17/76/421 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today as crews repair the bridge deck, delaying commuters entering Wilmington (transport officials advise extra travel time).

Leland Town Council will hold its third 'Let's Talk Leland' forum on Wednesday, Oct.

28 at Town Hall (102 Town Hall Drive) from 6 to 8 p.m. The meeting will include a 30-minute informal social followed by a question-and-answer session with Mayor Brenda Bozeman and Mayor Pro Tem Bob Campbell.

The FDA and CDC said a multistate Listeria outbreak linked to soft cheese ended, but they urge NC residents to check freezers for recalled products (mostly from Clover Hill Dairy) that are now past expiration.

Consumers should dispose of any affected cheese to avoid potential health risks.