Leland

Leland Police arrested a Leland Town Councilman over the weekend for domestic violence. Full story...

Leland Police are addressing a shoplifting problem at the town's biggest store. Today Police Chief Tim Jayne announced anyone caught stealing from the Leland Walmart will face stricter procedures and punishments. Full story...

A Brunswick County man charged with murder made his first appearance in court this morning. A judge order James Carson Young, 29, of Leland held without bond. Full story...

In compliance with public charter school admission guidelines, the school admits applicants by public lottery. Due to high demand resulting from a state-imposed cap on the growth of charter schools, more than 200 parents are expected to attend. Charter Day School, along with local officials, will conduct a fair and unbiased lottery by pulling numbers out of an opaque container. Full story...

Queyshon King was the heart and soul of New Hanover's stingy defense. He was the starting middle linebacker for Kevin Motsinger's Wildcat fooball team. WWAY NewsChannel 3 has confirmed King died in a car accident Saturday in Leland. Full story...

Come New Year's Day JW's Place will close up shop for good. Regulars say this place is so much more than a bar. They say it's a bar where they made great friends and great memories. Full story...

If there's anything you can say about New Hanover County Commissioner Jason Thompson it's you know where he stands. This week Thompson challenged the mayor of Leland to set the record straight after the mayor falsely accused Thompson of having a conflict of interest in the proposed Cape Fear Skyway project. Full story...

The Cape Fear Skyway bridge has been up for debate for years. On days like today, its absence has many commuters scratching their heads. Full story...

Department of Transportation crews will be back to work this morning to try and finish repairs on US 74/76 in Brunswick County. The outside lanes in each direction are closed at the Leland town line. Full story...

Talk about a case of the Mondays. Flooding in Brunswick County left drivers frustrated as they were forced to look for an alternate route to get home. Highway 17 shut down around 7 p.m., and it's not hard to see why after the county declared a state of emergency. Full story...

People from all over the Cape Fear region got a taste of Italy at the second annual Cape Fear Italian Festival. Proceeds from the event support students at Brunswick Community College and Step up for Soldiers. Full story...

Last year Mother Nature tried her best to rain out the first ever Cape Fear Italian Festival. Still thousands visited Leland's tribute to delicious food and great culture. This year, the festival is back and even bigger and better. Full story...

There were three fires last week, including one that destroyed the Blackwell Chapel AME Zion Church. Full story...

Blackwell Chapel AME Zion Church in Leland is barely standing after a mysterious fire leveled it early Friday morning. But the congregation still stood on Sunday thanks to a little help from a church up the road. Full story...

Leland is celebrating 20 years of incorporation during an event known as Founder's Day. It's the town's biggest event of the year - drawing thousands of people. Full story...