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🌱 Why are US 17 crashes still rising at busy Leland intersections?

Leland, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why are US 17 crashes still rising at busy Leland intersections?
  • Avoid Lanvale and Village roads after a serious crash in Leland
  • See how one Leland backyard turned into a blooming garden retreat

Also on today's calendar: Leland BBB - June Women's Networking Lunch and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Traffic crashes climb on US 17 in Leland despite road upgrades (starnewsonline.com subscription) — US 17 intersections in Leland are seeing more crashes even after recent safety upgrades, though injuries are slightly less severe. A state-commissioned evaluation details where wrecks are happening, including a deadly 2025 crash involving a sheriff’s vehicle, and how specific turn lanes and signal changes are affecting collision patterns that Leland drivers navigate daily.
   

2. TRAFFIC ALERT: Car crashes into ditch near Leland (foxwilmington.com) — Emergency crews are on scene after a car overturned into a ditch Monday evening at Lanvale Road and Village Road NE in Leland, causing heavy congestion, according to DriveNC. Fire, EMS, and law enforcement responded, the vehicle was briefly on fire, and officials have not yet released details on injuries or how the crash happened.
   

3. This backyard garden in Leland is growing (starnewsonline.com subscription) — A local resident’s backyard garden in Leland is bursting with color, from flourishing irises and daylilies to loaded blueberry bushes and thriving fairy lilies. Thoughtful tree trimming and replanting have helped transform the yard into a lush, photo-worthy retreat that continues to grow each season.
   

4. Curious NC angler decides to wait on cleaning fish and discovers it set a record (charlotteobserver.com) — A Leland angler, Wyatt Rabon, has set a new North Carolina record with an orange spotted (Graysby) grouper he caught offshore from Southport after deciding to weigh it instead of cleaning it. The 3-pound, 8-ounce fish also unofficially ties the world record, giving Leland a small but fun claim to international fishing fame.
   

5. Kathleen Ann Burrows, 70 (portcitydaily.com) — Leland neighbors are mourning the passing of 70-year-old Kathleen Ann Burrows, who lived in town and died on May 18, 2026. Born in Syracuse, New York, she was known for her love of bird watching, crafts, painting, and sharing her faith. Her family notes that yellow carnations were her favorite for anyone wishing to send flowers.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals Meeting →
    New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
    8:00 am
  • WBHS Spring Graduation
    Lincoln Elementary Football Field - WBHS, 550 Whiteville Rd NW, Shallotte, NC 2847
    8:30 am
  • Small Business Coalition - 1 Million Cups
    Wilmington Chamber of Commerce UNCW CIE: 803 College Rd G, Wilmington, NC 28403
    9:00 am
  • Structural Pest Control - Exam →
    New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
    10:00 am
  • 2026 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Magnolia Grove Design & Cabinetry
    Wilmington Chamber of Commerce 2305 Market Street Wilmington, NC
    10:30 am
  • 2026 - Career and Leadership Development Academy District-Wide Showcase
    Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Charles P. Murray Middle School 655 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy, Wilmington, NC 28412
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi there.
    Wondering if anyone has recommendations on assisted living for the elderly in the area. Preferably around the 2k per month, if that is even possible… (Nextdoor Lanvale Rd)
  • A fawn has been sighted in Brunswick Forest in the Pinebloom/Killigren area.
    Please do not approach, the mother is likely to be near. If it is seen after 24 hours please call 513 646-1165. I am a volunteer with Morgan Creek… (Nextdoor Brunswick Forest)
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Leland. Apply here.
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Water Treatment Operator - NW Water Treatment Plant in Leland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leland here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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