Good morning, Leland.

A local nonprofit is hosting its annual community baby shower for expecting and new moms this Saturday in the community — the event is designed to offer support and answer questions about new motherhood.

Families can join the free Leland Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Founders Park + enjoy trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, Latin dance, yard games, and local food trucks in a community celebration.

The 5th Annual Cape Fear Latinos Festival starts Saturday, Sept.

26 with a free parade at 11:30 a.m. outside Cape Fear Community College and continues at Live Oak Bank Pavilion where local vendors and live entertainment celebrate Hispanic heritage until 6 p.m.

Brunswick County has 18 construction projects underway, from a new Health & Human Services center in Bolivia and a Texas Roadhouse site in Leland to a Walmart Supercenter set to open in October and a music venue in Bolivia.

Residential, retail and infrastructure developments are scheduled through late 2026.

Holden Beach Turtle Patrol confirmed that a protected sea turtle nest (Nest 75) was vandalized overnight, the eggs remain safe, and police are investigating the incident.

County commissioners in Pender and Brunswick met Monday night to consider new measures that protect cemeteries from damage during construction - a response to local concerns following recent development impacts.

Proposed safeguards include a 50-foot buffer and restrictions on heavy machinery near burial sites.

Officials announced that Duke Energy and local emergency management will test 38 nuclear warning sirens near Brunswick Nuclear Plant in Southport.

The sirens will sound for about three minutes (10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7); residents need not act as extra tests may follow if maintenance is needed.

Child Passenger Safety Week is underway from Sept.

21 to Sept. 27 as state safety officials set up free car seat clinics and installation checkpoints across NC. Parents can visit certified technicians + check proper seat fit to help cut crash injuries among children.

Local high school athletes from Laney and New Hanover are among 21 nominees for StarNews Athlete of the Week following a busy sports week — fans can vote until Friday, Sept.

25 at 11:59 p.m.