Leland PD and FD team up for donation drive
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — In Leland, it was the fire department versus the police department duking it out for charity. They were fighting each other to help Brunswick Family Assistance by collecting...
View ArticleMultiple fire crews respond to Winnabow house fire
WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) — Multiple firefighters responded to a house fire in Brunswick County early Friday morning. The fire occurred at 110 Caicos Court in the Mallory Creek subdivision in Winnabow and...
View ArticlePig saved when crews respond to structure fire
LELAND, NC (WWAY)– Fire crews rescued a pig from a fire in Leland on Wednesday evening. Deputy Chief Ronnie Hayes says crews responded to a structure fire near the intersection of Lanvale Road and...
View ArticleLeland police, fire departments to host Battle of the Badges blood drive
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland law enforcement and firefighters are going head-to-head for the same cause during their Battle of the Badges blood drive next week. The town’s fire and police departments...
View ArticleBattle of the Badges: Leland first responders host blood drive
LELAND, NC (WWAY)– Here is a new twist on battle – badges and blood. Leland law enforcement and Leland firefighters go head-to-head in a blood drive. The departments partnered with the American Red...
View ArticleLeland Police & Fire team up with Walmart to collect food donations
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland Police and Fire departments are once again joining forces with Walmart for Pack the Patrol Car, an outreach initiative to collect donations for area residents in need during...
View ArticleAdopt-An-Angel finds kittens permanent homes
BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — Dozens of kittens added a little warmth to the holidays for some people at Petsense in Leland. The non-profit, Adopt-An-Angel event was held to find nearly 35 kittens...
View ArticleLeland Fire Department to conduct live fire training this weekend
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Leland Fire/Rescue Department will conduct a live fire training event this weekend. It will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday at 199 Old Fayetteville Road in...
View ArticleLeland taps fire chief as new emergency management director
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A longtime member of the Leland Fire Department is taking on a new role with the town. Leland Fire Chief John Grimes has been named emergency management director, a newly created...
View ArticleTown of Leland authorizes $500k for potential legal settlement, introduces...
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — On Thursday the Town of Leland voted to approve a potential settlement in a lawsuit that’s been going on for nearly two years. However, the town is not admitting guilt. In...
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Town of Leland announces new fire chief
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Leland has a new Fire Chief, Chris Langlois. Langlois, who began work with the town on Monday, Aug. 17, was officially sworn in as Leland’s Fire Chief during a ceremony...
View ArticleLeland Fire Department responding to fire near Navassa
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Leland Fire Department is responding to a fire near Navassa. According to the Leland Fire Department Facebook page just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday, units are...
View ArticleFirefighters discover fake grenade while putting out car fire
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Firefighters made a startling discovery while putting out a car fire late Monday night. Leland Firefighters received a call about a vehicle fire around 11:15 p.m. in the area of...
View ArticleLeland Fire evacuating area near Harrington Square due to gas leak
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Leland Fire Department is evacuating residents due to a gas leak Thursday evening. The Leland Fire Department posted on Facebook just after 8 p.m. Thursday that it is...
View ArticleLeland names new fire chief
LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) — The Town of Leland says that Ronnie Hayes has been promoted to Fire Chief. Hayes fills the position left vacant by Chris Langlois, who was named the Town’s first Public Safety...
View ArticleLeland Police host National Night Out event for community engagement
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Founders Park was busy today with members of the community, vendors and local officials for Leland’s “National Night Out” event. Normally held in the month of August, Leland Police...
View ArticleBrunswick County first responders collect toy and food for communities they...
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — There was a little friendly competition between the Leland police and fire departments Friday — all for a good cause. Both fire and police were at the Walmart in Leland collecting...
View ArticleCrews bring Leland woods fire under control; four homes damaged
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Crews with the Leland Fire Department have brought a woods fire under control. The blaze broke out just after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in a wooded area off Grayson Parkway. Seven acres...
View ArticleEMS reports no delays following work on CFMB
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Since work began on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, some residents on the west side of the river have expressed concerns about whether paramedics would be able to get...
View ArticleLeland Fire District receives class 2 rating, improving from previous class 4...
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Leland Fire District has received a new rating from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, indicating better community protection and resulting in lower insurance rates. After...
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