Good morning, Leland.

Since May, the Harrelson Center program helped 69 local families avoid eviction by offering 90-day case management that achieved a 95% success rate amid rising evictions (launched May 2025).

One full-time navigator now handles the high demand for housing assistance.

Leland residents saw the partial lunar eclipse last night as the moon reached peak darkness at 12:12 a.m. ET.

NASA reported clear skies helped East Coast viewers catch nearly 96% of the moon covered, though some areas experienced cloud cover (which might have altered the view).

Walmart is expanding local stores to boost online pickup and delivery services — the Leland branch will add over 7,000 sqft for workers while a new Supercenter in Carolina Shores is set to open in October.

Spirit Halloween opened two seasonal stores today at Independence Mall in Wilmington and on College Road, offering a range of costumes and decor while Chick-fil-A there is temporarily closed (customers can visit another location on Oleander Drive).

Walmart in Leland is set to open its new Supercenter in October as construction wraps up — with newly installed signage marking the Shoppes at Westgate location — providing online order pickup and retail service for Brunswick County.

At Thursday night’s high school football game in Leland, fans cheered as local singers took on a friendly national anthem challenge with WWAY offering a chance to win a VIP pass to audition in front of an American Idol executive producer.

Coastal Lice Center is offering free head screenings to school staff as students return to classrooms.

Owner Catherine Collins uses her own experience to help dispel misconceptions about lice transmission and advises preventive measures such as keeping hair tied up and using scented shampoos — a service benefiting local schools.

Baxter International recalled injectable drugs after the FDA warned some lots might carry fiberglass or metal particles.

The recall affects 70% dextrose and 0.9% sodium chloride injections supplied to North Carolina health facilities and home care between July 25 and early August, and consumers should not use them.

Bullfrog Corner, a long-time vintage store in Southport, will close by Dec.

31 for a redevelopment that adds four new apartment units above the shop, though owner Cheryl Milacki hopes to reopen it in its historic location. The project aims to bolster Southport’s evolving downtown.

Walker Jenkins, a Brunswick County native, was called up by the Minnesota Twins and is set to debut in MLB today against the Chicago White Sox.

The outfielder, drafted fifth overall in 2023, played at the St. Paul Saints (the Twins’ Triple-A affiliate) before his call-up.

North Brunswick beat South Brunswick 31-0 in a county rivalry game on Thursday night.

The Scorpions controlled the match with key plays, including an interception by MJ Smith (returned for a touchdown) and a scoring run by Jaiden Cokeley-Pridgenn.