WWAY purchases property in Leland for new home
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – After more than half a century in downtown Wilmington, WWAY will soon move to a new home. Morris Network Inc., WWAY’s parent company, closed this week on the purchase of the...
View ArticleMallory Creek Drive extension delayed
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Mallory Creek Drive extension project is under construction, but it could take longer than expected to complete. The Town of Leland hoped the road would be finished by April,...
View ArticleCouncil to discuss nearly 42 percent tax rate increase in Leland
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Leland could see an almost 42 percent tax rate increase in the next budget. Mayor Brenda Bozeman said that is because the town is facing the possibility of $1.1 million...
View ArticleFIRST ON WWAY: Ribbon cutting set for road connecting Mallory Creek,...
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A long-awaited road that will connect two large neighborhoods in Leland is almost ready to open. Mayor Brenda Bozeman says a ribbon cutting for the nearly mile-long extension is...
View ArticleAnimal rights advocates hoping to ban tethering in Brunswick Co.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — For the second time this year, animal rights advocates are hoping to make a difference in Brunswick County. Sunday they collected more signatures to add to their petition...
View ArticleLeague of Women Voters celebrates 100 years
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — In honor of Women’s History Month, the League of Women Voters of the Lower Cape Fear gathered Monday afternoon in Wilmington to celebrate their rights and 100 years as an...
View ArticleHundreds come out for Easter Egg Hunt in Leland
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Hundreds of kids and their parents gathered at North Brunswick High School in Leland Saturday morning to hunt for thousands of Easter eggs. Every year, the town of Leland partners...
View ArticleLanvale Forest annexation takes next step
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A neighborhood near Leland is one step closer to becoming part of the town. Residents of Lanvale Forest off Lanvale Road have been working for nearly two years to have...
View ArticleSouthern fast-food chain favorite and more on the way to Leland!
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Business is booming in Brunswick county from new apartments to new restaurants and exciting news for Leland residents: Chick-fil-A is coming to town! The town of Leland plans to...
View ArticleCourt rules in Leland’s favor over H2GO suit
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A Brunswick County judge has ruled that the transfer of Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer (H2GO) to the Town of Belville was “unlawful, void, and no effect.” According to a news...
View ArticleLeland proposes to build reverse osmosis plant for H2Go customers
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Leland is proposing a settlement and framework for a Regional Compromise Plan. The proposal came Thursday with town staff saying it is, “aimed at resolving a long and...
View ArticleLeland EMS agreement to end, county to absorb service frustrating town and...
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland is losing their standalone EMS service. Brunswick County commissioners voted this week to absorb it back after budget battles. Thursday, town leaders ‘under duress’ agreed...
View ArticleCommunity celebrates, honors WWII veteran on his 93rd birthday
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Veterans, first responders, and community members in Leland came together to surprise a World War II veteran on his 93rd birthday. On Friday, more than 100 cars filled with...
View ArticleTown of Leland, H2GO continue process of consolidating utility services
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2GO and the Town of Leland are moving forward with a plan to consolidate their water and wastewater utilities. During a joint meeting on Friday,...
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Waterford residents share concerns on proposed 400+ apartments in their...
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Many residents in the Waterford community in Leland are concerned about a potential new apartment complex in Belville. With more than 400 units, the proposed “Evolve at Waterford”...
View ArticleLeland marking 33rd birthday at Founders’ Celebration next month
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — It’s been over three decades since the Town of Leland was officially incorporated on September 12, 1989. A Founders’ Celebration is being held next month to commemorate the town’s...
View ArticleMunicipal elections: Wilmington, Leland mayors running unopposed as filing ends
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Candidate filing closed Friday for the upcoming municipal election in November. Some area mayors will run opposed, while others will face several challengers for their seat....
View ArticleLeland mourning the loss of community man Ezra Dale
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — We’re learning more about the death of a man who was considered extremely instrumental in the town of Leland’s early growth and development. Many are speaking about Ezra...
View ArticleLeland welcomes home Dixie Youth World Series champions
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A number of people, including town and county leaders, came out in Leland to welcome home some new baseball champions. Leland won the “Dixie Youth Baseball D1 Majors World Series”...
View ArticleGroundbreaking ceremony being held to kick off Founders Park renovations
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A groundbreaking ceremony is being held later this month in Leland. The event will take place October 20th around 1:00 p.m. at Founders Park ahead of their renovations. Community...
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