Good morning, Leland.

North Carolina Red Cross volunteers, including Leland native Dan Wood, left Wilmington (Oct.

10) to deliver food, water and emergency supplies to Gulf Coast communities after Hurricane Isaias landed in Florida on Oct. 9. They bring years of expertise and compassion to help those in need.

Yesterday, at the Skyline Center in Wilmington, the National Council of Negro Women’s Coastal Wilmington Section celebrated its charter to serve five counties.

NCNW president Debra Darcelle Gill said the group, founded in 1935 (by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune), will focus on community service, advocacy, education and youth leadership.

This week, three new breakfast+brunch buffets open in the Wilmington area, inviting residents to try a mix+ of fresh options and comforting classics.