Good morning, Leland.

Three Shuckin’ Shack restaurants hosted fundraisers Saturday to raise money for blood cancer research, with the Leland location featuring live music, raffles and a 20% sales donation to Blood Cancer United.

The annual campaign has raised over $300k over four years.

Wilmington's fall calendar lists 22 festivals and events, featuring family activities like Trask Farms corn maze (Sept.

19-Nov. 1), Oktoberfest Under the Bridge on Oct. 3 and a concert by The Doobie Brothers on Oct. 6. Locals can enjoy diverse food, music and art events this season.

Pender County Fire Marshal Amy Burton was named North Carolina Fire Marshal of the Year at the annual Fire Marshals’ Association banquet in Greensboro, marking the first time a woman has earned the honor.

She will attend the NFPA Conference in San Antonio in June 2027 as North Carolina’s nominee.

Food lovers can enjoy top bites from restaurants like Voyce Bistro and Carolina Beach brewseum and diverse chef specials at weekend events.

In Leland, Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar hosts a Block Party (with live music and raffles) starting at noon Saturday with all sales donated to blood cancer research.

Brunswick County is expanding rapidly with 18 construction projects underway; in Leland, Leland Village nears completion with a Publix expected early next year and Texas Roadhouse has begun site work at Leland Town Center—plus Waterford Village approved plans for a new 20500 sqft strip mall.