Leland News

Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 9:39 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 9:39 p.m. When the members of The Olive Branch Church meet tonight for their regular Thursday night mid-week service at their Leland church, they will do so without the church's founder, James T. Johnson.

James Johnson faces three counts of indecent liberties with a child, two counts of first-degree sex offense with a child and one count of attempted first-degree rape of a child according to the sheriff's office.

The race for Oak Island Mayor tops the key races in Brunswick County. Incumbent Mayor Johnnie Vereen is running for re-election, but he's facing harsh criticism from newcomer Betty Wallace.

Leland mayoral candidate Frank Bullara had more than 20 supporters over his shop, Bugsy's Cigars in Leland, as election results rolled in Tuesday night.

After Wake County Sheriff's deputies arrested Danny Thomas Goldston Jr. on Oct. 26, for allegedly breaking into construction sites around Wake County, detectives tied him back to Brunswick County.

Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8:54 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8:54 p.m. Here's how key races are shaping up in northern Brunswick County.

The American Artist editors have reviewed the submissions for the Showcase Your State: North Carolina contest, and below are the four chosen finalists.

The owner and two employees of an eastern North Carolina motorcycle dealership have been charged with altering serial numbers on custom-built bikes.

Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. A Leland police K-9 unit vehicle was struck by another vehicle Thursday morning while traveling on N.C. 133.

Fat Tony's Italian Pub workers celebrate after receiving their awards for Best Decorated Booth and the People's Choice Award.

Submitted by WWAY on 26 October 2009 - 5:40pm. German visitors dock in the Port City A big group of German tourists came to town today.

Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:14 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:14 p.m. Robert Boynton has a vision for Leland's future on his blog.

Published: Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 11:44 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 11:44 a.m. The Brunswick County Commissioners are poised to put their support behind the Cape Fear Skyway, including protecting a corridor from development as planning for the road continues, Chairman Bill Sue says.

The area's first ChowderFest will be from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Waterford of the Carolinas in Leland.

Judy Gonazlaez eats an oyster Sunday at Ocean Isle Beach during the North Carolina Oyster Festival.

Published: Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 10:46 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 10:46 p.m. It's beginning to look more and more as though the state considers proposed Cape Fear Skyway a longshot, but it's a longshot worth pursuing for the good of our region.

Pack Pride is back with its weekly feature where our employees and a couple of local writers select college football winners throughout the 2009 season.

Published: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 9:27 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 9:27 a.m. North Brunswick High School in Leland is looking for members of the class of 1973.

Stephanie Rennea Cammack and Miles William Davis were married on Sept. 5, 2009 in an evening ceremony held at the groom's family church, located in Leland, N.C. The ceremony was officiated by the bride's brother, Pastor Gerrard Ruff of Hampton, Va The bride is the daughter of the late Mr.

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