🌱 What parents should know after a Leland Middle School teacher’s arrest
Leland, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Leland! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What parents should know after a Leland Middle School teacher’s arrest
- How a $166B tariff refund could trickle down to Leland prices
Also on today's calendar: This Land, These Voices and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Teacher at Leland Middle School arrested for drug possession (wect.com) — Parents in Leland should know a Leland Middle School teacher has been placed on administrative leave after a recent arrest on a drug possession charge off campus. Brunswick County Schools says no students or school property were involved and is cooperating with law enforcement while the investigation continues, emphasizing that student safety remains its top priority. 
• Court ruling prompts $166B in tariff refunds for U.S. businesses (wwaytv3.com) — A major Supreme Court ruling is triggering about $166 billion in tariff refunds to U.S. businesses, and at least one Leland business owner is watching closely. Bridgewater Wines’ owner says any relief could eventually ease prices for customers, but warns it may take time as refunds move through importers, distributors, and retailers.
📸 Around Leland
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Lecture - History and Future of Eagles Island
Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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Other local events
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SIP, SAVOR, SUPPORT WINE TASTING AND SILENT AUCTION
Leland Cultural Arts Center , 1212 Magnolia Village Way , Leland
5:00 pm -
Jewelry - Bracelets on the Block
Leland Cultural Arts Center , 1212 Magnolia Village Way , Leland
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🌼 May Pop-Up Market at Shuckin’ Shack – Leland ✨
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar , 1175 Turlington Ave Unit 101 , Leland
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Painting - Painting like Georgia O'Keeffe
Leland Cultural Arts Center , 1212 Magnolia Village Way , Leland
4:00 pm -
This Land, These Voices
St Paul's Episcopal Church , 16 N 16th St , Wilmington
7:30 pm -
Hood's Creek: Locals Tavern, Leland, NC 7:00
Locals Tavern , 1107 New Pointe Blvd #9 , Leland
7:00 pm -
This Land, These Voices
Cameron Art Museum , 3201 S 17th St , Wilmington
3:00 pm -
Leland We Don't Know
Leland Cultural Arts Center , 1212 Magnolia Village Way , Leland
9:00 am
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Friday May 1
Tuesday May 5
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Tuesday May 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bird Walk
New Hanover County, NC Calendar , 300 Airlie Road , Wilmington
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1 Million Cups
UNCW CIE , 803 College Rd G , Wilmington
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NCMPA Spring Workshop
New Hanover County, NC Calendar , 6206 Oleander Dr , Wilmington
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NHC Women's Commission Meeting
New Hanover County, NC Calendar , 230 Government Center Drive , Wilmington
4:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My cat showed up with this baby bunny.
I dont think hes old enough to eat clover yet . Online said kitten formula with someother stuff. Does anyone have a idea of what to feed it? Or does… (Nextdoor Leland East) - Recommendations for Dog Sitter for my senior 13 yr old dog.
I rescued her last year. Her parents, rescued her as a pup and when she turned 12, left her at a shelter because they didn't want to deal with an… (Nextdoor Morgan Creek)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Leland. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Wilmington
- Wilmington council approves expanded weekly schedule for Brooklyn Arts District social district (wwaytv3.com)
- Cape Fear Literacy Council hosts annual fundraiser (wwaytv3.com)
- Wilmington city council approves police vehicle equipment, emergency signal upgrades (wect.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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