Good morning, Leland.

Residents from the Cape Fear region met local emergency personnel face-to-face at Long Leaf Park Wednesday night during the annual National Night Out celebration, strengthening community ties for future events.

Residents near Cape Fear Community College North Campus may hear controlled explosions this weekend as instructors conduct a public safety training exercise.

Detonations will occur Saturday, Oct. 10 between 3 and 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11 between 10 a.m. and noon & the exercise is planned, not an emergency.

Residents near CFCC North Campus may hear controlled explosions during a public safety training exercise by CFCC Public Safety College.

The exercise runs from 8 a.m. + 5 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. + 1 p.m. Sunday behind the Safety Training Center.

Hurricane Isaias is set to make landfall today on the Gulf Coast, with Wilmington residents expecting heavy rain, minor tidal flooding and a chance for isolated tornadoes this weekend — local forecasters advise caution due to life-threatening surf conditions.

The New Hanover County Senior Resource Center runs SHIIP, a free service to help older adults review Medicare plans during open enrollment from Oct.

15 to Dec. 7. Phone and in-person appointments are available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the state’s first flu death in central NC during early October while doctors report more flu cases.

Health officials urge residents to get vaccinated at free clinics in Wilmington and Brunswick County scheduled from Oct. 8 through Nov. 3.

A Novant Health provider says residents can protect themselves by getting a flu shot since cases have started earlier than usual.

The Express Care clinic in Monkey Junction offers flu vaccinations for high-risk groups (older adults, children, and those with chronic conditions).