Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of September.
Good morning, Leland.
🏘️ Community
The Wilmington Coffee Passport is helping locals discover over 50 coffee shops today in celebration of National Coffee Day, including spots in Leland.
Created by Will and Ellen Rysanek, it encourages residents to support local businesses and explore new brews.
Former NBA star Lamar Odom will speak about recovery and second chances at Coastal Horizons’ fundraising luncheon (supporting crisis programs) at the Wilmington Convention Center Wednesday, Sept.
30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with $125 tickets benefiting local support services.
💼 Business
Publix will open its third Brunswick County store in Calabash at 7 a.m. on Oct.
28 at The Commons at Carolina Shores shopping center. The 46,791 sqft store will employ about 140 associates to serve the community.
🎭 Culture
A national survey ranked Brunswick beach second nationwide for visitor behavior thanks to its ferry-only access and conservation focus.
The survey underlines how the beach’s practices appeal to visitors.
🎓 Education
Cape Fear Community College is partnering with Cinespace Studios for its first Film Vendor Day on Wednesday, Oct.
7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the studios (free registration required) to give local crew members and students interactive access to professional production equipment.
Hoggard High School students learned remotely yesterday as crews deep cleaned and remediated the main, back, and science buildings while environmental testing continued (assignments were provided by teachers).
Further cleaning and testing will guide reopening for affected areas.
🏛️ Government
Four candidates are running for two open Brunswick County Board of Education seats in the upcoming election on Nov.
3. Voters can request absentee ballots by Oct. 20 and vote in person from Oct. 15–31 at registered local sites (a valid ID is required).
🏥 Health
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center was ranked No. 3 among 89 pediatric hospitals by Vizient based on patient safety and quality data collected from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
The hospital earned national recognition for its expert care in Wilmington.
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