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Hello Leland! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Leland’s growth change who controls road funding?
  • How did North Brunswick fare when J.H. Rose came to Leland?
  • See how one Leland home makeover is changing daily life.

Also on today's calendar: Got Alopecia Areata? Apply Today. Paid patient study 12/3/25 - 12/15/25 and 4 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 52 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 58, low: 39.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here's how population in Brunswick impacts transportation planning (starnewsonline.com subscription) — Transportation planners are rethinking how Brunswick County’s rapid growth, including Leland’s 34,451 residents in 2024, should shape future road funding and decision-making power. County leaders are exploring whether Brunswick could get its own transportation planning organization, while experts explain how population thresholds and census rules complicate that goal.
   

• Wintery weather no match for Havelock as they secure first win against West Craven 66-48 (wcti12.com) — Leland fans saw North Brunswick host J.H. Rose, but the visiting Rampants dominated in an 88–27 win, with standout plays from Jaiden Duncan and football star Kasyn Chase. The roundup also touches on other high school hoops, college basketball results, and postseason football news from across Eastern North Carolina.
   

• Welcome Home Angel helps young Leland man be more independent with home improvements (wwaytv3.com) — A Leland family just got a life-changing home makeover that helps 21-year-old Manni Dominguez, who has autism, be more independent day-to-day. Nonprofit Welcome Home Angel revamped the brothers’ bedrooms and turned the garage into a game and hangout space, marking the group’s 12th and final family project of 2025.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New hospital near Leland
    A certificate of need has been filed by Columbus Regional Healthcare System (owned by Atrium Health) for a new hospital in Delco, NC, 15-30 minutes… (Nextdoor Brunswick Forest)
  • Friend is missing a small Grey tabby cat last seen in Beckington Townhomes.
    She is sweet and tiny. Please PM me if you have seen her. REWARD (Nextdoor Northwest Leland)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Leland. Apply here.
  • AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Leland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wilmington

  • Crunk-creating hip-hop star set to play Azalea Festival in Wilmington (starnewsonline.com)
  • Wilmington and beaches get screen time in shaggy Amazon romcom movie (starnewsonline.com)
  • We The People: Local tree farm keeps holiday traditions alive for nearly 5 decades (wect.com)

Bolivia

  • 771 homes on the way to Brunswick County: 2 developments revived after earlier rejections (portcitydaily.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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