September 2023 Leland Magazine

Jeffrey Stites

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ASSISTANT EDITOR

Lisa P. Stites

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LEAD DESIGNER

Liz Brinker

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CONTRIBUTING

Chuck and Sue Cothran

The End of Summer

Carla Edstrom

Jan Morgan-Swegle

Joe Jancsurak

Lisa P. Stites

Jeffrey Stites

PUBLISHER & SALES

Jeffrey Stites

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CONSULTANT

Kris Beasley

Itmay not feel like it yet, but by the end of September it will begin feeling less like summer and more like autumn. We are huge fans of summer here, but fall may be our favorite season. It’s an especially great time to be a resident of this community. It happens every year. During the summer our Events Calendar shrinks. People are busy, it’s often simply too unGodly hot to spend much time outside, so the summer events kind of taper off. And then....BAM, we get to September and all of a sudden our calendar grows. By October and November and movng into the holidays, we usually need to add an extra page. What that means for you is that there’s so much more to get out and do! One of our fall favorites is coming up in a few weeks as pirates invade Belville’s Riverwalk Park on Saturday Sept. 17. They’ll bring cannons and swords and all sorts of shenanigans, but it’s all family-focused fun, so grab your crew and head out.

Just because it’s getting to be fall, it doesn’t mean it’s not still time for ice cream! Check out Mimi & Papa’s in this month’s issue. They’re a fun family that has been a part of the Leland community for decades.

And on the other side of town, be sure to check out the brand new Scapegoat Taproom just outside Compass Pointe. They too are a family affair and offer a sense of community along with your cold beverages.

Cheers!

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Remembering Vets

American Legion Visits Veterans In Care Home

STORY BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE; PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

I’veheard the saying, “Once a Marine, always a Marine,” and I am sure that’s true, but I think it’s probably true for most military personnel. These are people who answered the call to serve and protect their country and our freedom. Many of them were warriors, fighting for a way of life — a cause that is far more important than many people realize when they take freedom for granted. These warriors crossed oceans, they fought in jungles and they fought in deserts.

You won’t find our veterans on the battlefield anymore. Some of them are alone now, remembering youth and strength and courage as they live out their days in silence. But thanks to the efforts of the John E. Jacobs American Legion Post #68 in Leland, they are not forgotten.

Rick Rogers is a member of American Legion Post #68. As just an act of kindness, he had been visiting Brunswick Cove Living Center, located at 1478 River Road, just south of Belville, where he organized birthday parties for residents who were veterans. When other members of the Post heard about what Rick was doing, they quickly adopted the idea as a Post initiative and helped to not only celebrate birthdays but bring back some well deserved pride, dignity and respect to our veterans and show them that they are not forgotten. Recently, Post #68, installed an Honor Wall at Brunswick Cove with pictures of their 15 veterans in residence wearing their uniforms, with all branches of the service represented.

From this small act of kindness, eight members of Post #68, who call themselves the Cape Fear Fellows, also joined forces as volunteers with the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare System, a network of health service and hospice facilities that can alert Post #68 to the needs of veterans in their care.

According to Post Commander Dan Fortini, it is about veterans honoring veterans. “We go to hospitals, nursing homes or hospice facilities to spend time with our veterans,” she said. “We engage them and talk about their days in the service. Often times, these men and women have kept their military service experiences from their families. We give them the opportunity to open up and talk about where they were, what they did. It can be a

welcome release for them.

“In hospice or end of life situations, we do a pinning ceremony to salute their service. The veteran gets a lapel pin shaped like the American flag and a certificate that honors their service to our country. Sometimes the veteran’s family is there and they haven’t heard the military service stories. They weren’t aware of what their loved one did in the service and are often surprised and proud of what they hear,” Fortini said.

Laura Lang, Volunteer Program Coordinator of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare said, that members of Post #68 have been volunteering for several months now. “They have proven to be very professional and invested,” she said. “Thanks to their dedication, numerous veteran patients have been honored and visited. Without their participation, we would not be able to provide these services to as many of our veteran patients as we have.”

The members of American Legion Post #68 stay active in the community in many others ways too. They sponsor scholarship programs for high school students, participate in festivals in Belville and Leland, and they have an annual oratory competition that enables our teens to participate in regional, state and national oratorical competitions. But their main focus is supporting area veterans who are in need. The Post has built handicap ramps for disabled vets, coordinated an annual event that brings various Veterans Administration program representatives to this area to hear concerns of local veterans, and they have designed a program which serves as a model for other American Legion Posts to address Veteran Suicide Awareness.

According to the VA, in 2020, suicide was the seventh leading cause for deaths among veterans. It is estimated that 22 veterans per day across the country commit suicide, with Iraq and Afghanistan veterans being the

most at risk.

A report filed on June 27, 2022, by the USO Warrior and Family Centers stated that, “In 2021, research found that 30,177 active duty personnel and veterans who served in the mil-

itary after 9/11 have died by suicide — compared to the 7,057 service members killed in combat in those same 20 years. That is, military suicide rates are four times higher than deaths that occurred during military operations.”

Like the cycle of life, the cycle of war is inevitable. There will always be conflict somewhere in the world and soldiers being sent to stop it. There will always be differing political opinions that erupt into warfare. There will always be veterans.

I hope when it is their time to be honored and remembered for their service that the men and women of the John E. Jacobs American Legion Post #68 have the opportunity to meet caring veterans that hang their pictures on walls of honor and call our attention to their service. And, I hope when we hear “Taps” being played at a funeral for one of our warriors, we remember that when they were soldiers, they kept us safe. They kept us free.

Members of the Fellows group included: from Post 10 in Wilmington, NC, Mike Hamby, from the John E Jacobs Post 68, Rick Rogers, Lane Adrian, Lou Tranzillo, and Dan Fortini and an unaffiliated veteran, Mike George

Mimi and Papa’s Homemade

Popcorn and Ice Cream

STORY BY JOE JANCSURAK   PHOTOS BY MISTY MURRAY PELLICIOTTA

Some septuagenarians happily fill their days with leisure pursuits, but not Wilmington natives and Leland residents Phyllis and George Murray a.k.a. Mimi and Papa, as in Mimi & Papa’s Homemade Popcorn and Homemade Ice Cream. The shop is on Village Road in the plaza behind Domino’s Pizza, where George once owned and operated Murray Signs & Graphics.

Now he and Phyllis, his high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years, are doing what they talked about doing for so many years: bringing smiles to customers’ faces, one scoop and one bagful at a time, earning them North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce 2023 Leland Entrepreneur of the Year honors.

Making the endeavor even sweeter for the owners is that they get to work alongside family members with daugh-

ter Misty Pelliciotta and granddaughter Jordan sharing marketing and merchandising efforts. Also pitching in are son Chris, son-in-law Robert, grand-nephew Drake Budd, Betty Cottle, Phyllis’s former co-worker of almost 30 years, and Leland resident Anah Jacobson.

“As for my role, that’s simple, to do whatever Mimi says,” laughed George, an Air Force veteran, who together with Phyllis arrives to work at 7 am to pop the kernels and flavor the corn using a myriad

of seasoning blends and ingredients such as real butter, cheese and brown sugar.

On any given day they produce 20 or 30 popcorn flavors, such as sea salt cara-

Mimi and Papa’s Fab Four, left to right: Jordan Pelliciotta (granddaughter of Mimi & Papa and head of merchandising), Mimi (Phyllis), Papa (George) and Misty Pelliciotta (daughter and head of marketing). Photo courtesy of Bits O’Bacon Photography/Amanda Bacon

mel,  white cheddar buffalo and Cincinnati chili. “Seventy-five percent of the flavors are customer requests,” said Misty.

As for the ice cream, typically there are 28 ice cream flavors that include the usual suspects—chocolate, strawberry, etc.—as well as exotic flavors such as Chandler Jane (butterscotch ice cream with peanut butter), banana pudding, and Sunset (coconut with pineapple chunks and strawberries), all of which are made in Southport by Chuck Geisel at Chuck’s Homemade Ice Cream.

Quality control is simple, said Phyllis. “If George isn’t happy with a popcorn flavor, it doesn’t go on the shelves. And if Chuck doesn’t like an ice cream flavor, he doesn’t release it.” Vegan options include as many as six Italian ice and sherbet flavors daily, with Chuck currently working to develop vegan ice cream flavors.

“We want customers to sample anything we sell and to let us know what they like,” said George, a past president of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and cofounder of the Leland Rotary Club with District Attorney John David. “What makes this business so much fun is the

many different personalities and repeat customers. To many of the children who come here, we’re simply Mimi and Papa,” nicknames their adult granddaughters (Jordan and Chandler) have  called them since  they were children. “First-time visitors come in as customers but often leave as our friends.”

“Of all the jobs we’ve had, this one’s the least stressful of all,” said Phyllis, a retired dental office manager and children’s daycare owner/operator. “It’s fun and we wake up each day feeling blessed to do what we do.”

Misty concurred. “To know that my daughter and I get to come in here every day to be a part of my parents’ dream is awesome. It’s not always sunshine and rainbows, but the love we have for each other, our customers, and this business is real,” said the former bank technology/operations manager and elementary school teacher.  “And we support our community any way we can by sponsoring events and donating popcorn for athletic concessions and school fundraisers, as well as my dad’s incredible pencil drawings, which have raised lots of money for different organizations over the years.”

Looking ahead, is there a retirement plan for George, an avid golfer, and Phyllis, a self-described beach bum?  “Yes, when the time comes. That’s why this is a family business,” said George. “When we retire, Mimi & Papa’s will be left in good hands.”

In addition to being a skilled business manager and purveyor of gourmet popcorn and homemade ice cream, Papa (George Murray), is a renowned penciller. Evidence of his work is shown here

The Scapegoat Taproom Enjoy Dozens of Taps With A Family Feel

STORY BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE

In the movie “Superman,” Christopher Reeve, as the title character, says, “So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.” Chris and Jody Walker, owners of The Scapegoat Taproom, located at 2789 Compass Pointe South Wynd NE (off of the West Gate entrance of Compass Pointe) in Leland, seem to be embracing that quote.

Like pieces of a puzzle, they have been putting their dream together for more than 30 years. It started with a concept — open a place dedicated to the great sport losers — not in terms of scores or records, but who took the blame for the negative outcome of a game or a play.

As Chris and Jody’s dream evolved, the sports concept faded, but the name and the idea grew into The Scapegoat Taproom — a place with endless possibilities, a history, and more importantly, a future.

The whole idea of The Scapegoat is captured in their mission and vision statements.

The mission is “To create a welcoming atmosphere, promoting community engagement across all demographics with quality craft beers and outstanding customer service.”

And the vision statement is, “Cultivating relationships and building a sense of pride and ownership to promote a sustainable community within the hospitality industry built on family, connection, inclusion and synergy. “

Chris and Jody don’t see The Scapegoat Taproom as a bar. They view it as a community space, where everyone is welcome and everyone is celebrated. As Chris said, “I’d like this place to feel like people are walking into our home and sitting down to relax with others.” Jody added, “We want this to be a family oriented space—a place where you can come with your friends, your children, your dog, people who you want to hang out with in a comfortable atmosphere.”

“We don’t have a ‘target audience’,” Chris said. “We’re not like other places that just want a young crowd, we want everyone to feel welcome. We want this to be a hangout space for friends and families. We want to try different things that appeal to a lot of different demographic groups. We

are pretty much open to trying new things, within reason.”

This is a family business. Looking at their logo, Chris said, “If you knew our family, you could see something in the logo that represents each one of us. We are all musically inclined, so the goat in the logo has a musical note for the eye. Our son, Zeke, was the first musician we had performing here. He is currently working as a chemical analyst. Our daughter, Lydia, is studying to become a social worker but helps with marketing and social media.”

Jody, who is the operational part of the team, helped with the artistic design of the taproom. She works to bring in entertainment and food options, such as food trucks, and plans to feature local artists in the space. She has been an elementary school teacher or the past 16 years. Chris is the “beer expert,” who is turning the dream into a reality, and has been a firefighter for more than 23 years.

Both Chris and Jody grew up in Leland and are happily surprised to see the growth and new businesses calling Leland home, although they hope that the infrastructure can keep up with the growth. “There wasn’t much in Leland for many years,” Chris said. “The speed of government doesn’t always keep up with the speed of growth or development, but overall, growth is a good thing. It was just a matter of time before restaurants and other businesses started to come across the river.”

According to Chris, beer is definitely making a comeback. “It took a backseat to wine for a while, but people are finding out that more than just the ‘generic’ beers are out there, and there are some really good beers being developed, not only in this area, but across the country,” he said. “We are going to be rotating 26 different types of beer—IPAs, stouts, pilsners, and we’re

going to be listening to what our customers tell us they like. But we also have white wine, red wine, a rose wine and ciders. We want our customers to have a choice — if a particular beer makes them happy, we’ll investigate it and try to bring it in for them and others.”

Among beers on tap, Chris and Jody offer:

Pyxis Pilsner Pilsner – German. 5.5% ABV • N/A IBU • Ecliptic Brewing

Extra Crispy Pilsner – Other 4.5% ABV • N/A IBU • Durty Bull Brewing Company

Tiny Bomb Pilsner – Other 4.5% ABV • 39 IBU • Wiseacre Brewing Company

Leland Maco Light - Stout Stout – American 4.3% ABV • N/A IBU • Leland Brewing Company

Pistol Proof Lager – Helles 5.2% ABV •

18 IBU • Edward Teach Beer Co  Hazy IPA IPA - New England / Hazy 6.7% ABV • 38 IBU • Lost Coast Brewery

Both Chris and Jody credit other businesses, in part, for helping them get started in this industry. “We have gotten such a positive response from the hospitality industry in Leland and in Wilmington. It’s amazing,” he said. “They have shared experiences and resources with us to help us make good decisions. It’s a family in itself and we appreciate their knowledge and assistance.”

The Grand Opening for the Scapegoat Taproom is Sept. 2, beginning at noon. There will be music from 1-3 pm, 4-6 pm and 7-9 pm, with food trucks at the taproom from 5-8 pm.

The Scapegoat is open Wednesdays to Fridays from 3-10 pm, Saturdays from noon- 10 pm and Sundays from 12-8 pm. Stop in and spend an evening at the Scapegoat Taproom, and you’ll find it will be an evening of fun, community and good spirits. Call Chris or Jody at 910-399-5382 for more information or visit the website, https://www.thescapegoattaproom.com/. This is not only a place to enjoy a night out—it’s a place that encourages you to follow your dreams.

Owner Chris Walker with John Mulligan, a local Lelander who enjoys the atmospher at the Scapegoat Taproom

A Pastel Showcase

Coastal Carolina Pastel Painters Show & Sale

The Coastal Carolina Pastel Painters are pleased to present A Pastel Showcase, their 4th annual fall exhibition and sale. The show will be on display from September 5 through 28 at the Leland Cultural Art Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way in Leland. More than 30 works from 16 local artists will be on display and available for sale. The Center is open 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Thursday and 9 am to 3 pm Fridays and Saturdays; the Center is closed on Sunday. The public is invited to attend an opening reception on Sept. 7 from 6-8 pm at LCAC.

While the exhibiting artists and their works vary greatly in genre, the artists themselves are connected in their use of the medium of pastel. First popularized by the French Impressionists, the deep, rich colors and crystalline nature of pastels result in a splendid luminosity that can not be achieved with any other medium.

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is a branch of the Pastel Society of North Carolina and was formed in 2020 by local artists from the NC Coastal area. Members of CCPP range from emerging to internationally recognized artists and reside up and down the coast from Calabash to Jacksonville.

Artist and member Pamela Cook said, “It is exciting to be part of the reemergence

of pastels as a fine art medium. And our vibrant, talented local group continues to produce brilliant pieces of art. This

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Feast of the Pirates

Pirate Invasion Brings Family Fun To Belville

STORY BY JEFFREY STITES PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Strap on that peg leg, put on that eye patch and sit your parrot on your shoulder. It’s time to join the 96th Feast of the Pirates at Belville’s Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road SE, on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 am - 6 pm.

“We be hav’n encampments, cannon fire, sword spar’n, black powder pistols and rifles demos, pirate re-enactors, pirate school, and loads of numerous assorted vendors and grub trucks as well as live music and sea shanties, costume contest fer kids, Most Wanted villain hunt, story tell’n, liv’n history, games and other activities fer kids as well,” said Sheila Schultz-Scherer, an Executive Board Member with Feast of the Pirates.

Feast of the Pirates is organized and hosted by the Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust (WHET), a 501C(4) non-profit

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organization with a mission to shape and implement a vision for the beautification and balance of the Cape Fear River region and to promote safe and pleasure boating.

“We are the crew responsible for bringing in the Tall Ships to our ports for tours, such as The Pride of Baltimore II, Peacemaker, USCGC Barque Eagle, HMS Bounty, Pirate Ship Meka II, Pirate Ship Raven, The Unicorn, Liberty Clipper, The Prince William, Nao Santa Maria, Niña & Pinta, Lynx Scooner, Amistead Replica, El Galeon and Nao Trinidad,” said Schultz-Scherer.

“Many of these have been watched coming in through our Southport waters, most recently the Trinidad. The proceeds we make from these tours are used to put on

a full day Feast of the Pirates festival every year in September for families and children for a full fun family outing.”

Schultz-Scherer said the Feast has a long history. “In the past, The Feast of Pirates was a threeday festival held on Wrightsville Beach in the town of Wilmington, North Carolina during the late 1920s. Tourists from all over the region,

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as many as 28,000, traveled to the Port City. They had the pleasure of watching historical reenactments, boat races, competitions, and various parades. The reenactments ranged from George Washington’s ceremonious entrance into the city in 1791, to Blackbeard’s march to City Hall. Excessive alcohol consumption and public drunkenness during the 1929 festival, however, caused concern for committee members and other city officials. Nevertheless, it was the Great Depression that put the final nail in the coffin for The Feast of Pirates,” she said. “However, we have revivified “Feast of the Pirates” and brought it to the Brunswick Riverwalk Park on the Cape Fear River in Belville. So now The Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust is host’n a FREE pirate

festival fer the whole family to come out and enjoy!”

For more information, including sponsorship and vendor opportunities, visit the Feast of the Pirates website at feastofthepirates.com.

Go Jump In The Lake

Rotary Fundraiser On Labor Day Weekend

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Don’t miss the 14th running of the Go Jump in the Lake 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk, in Boiling Spring Lakes on Labor Day.

Organized by the Southport Rotary and Brunswick Wellness Coalition, this family-friendly event promotes health and wellness in our community while also raising funds for New Hope Clinic’s charitable healthcare programs, as well as other Rotary-funded organizations.

Participants of all fitness levels are invited to run, walk, or roll on Monday, Sept. 4 on the flat courses with start and finish lines at Spring Lake Park, 220 Pine Road in Boiling Spring Lakes. Races start at 9 am.

Enjoy refreshments, prizes for fastest 5K male and female and for age group winners for fastest 1.5 mile male and female, for best splash by an adult and child, and for teams! Race t-shirt sizes are guaranteed for registration before Aug 4.

For online registration, go to SouthportRotary.com or find them on Facebook and

follow the links to RunSignup.com. It will probably be a hot weekend, but when you finish the race, you can go jump in the lake! Help this great event have even more impact by becoming an event sponsor, with sponsor levels starting at $50. Contact Rick Pearce at 910-612-2748 to learn more.

About Southport Rotary Club: Chartered in 1986, the Southport Rotary Club is comprised of neighbors, friends, and community leaders in Southeastern Brunswick County. Our members share the common goal of creating positive, lasting change in our

communities and around the world.

The Brunswick Wellness Coalition is a united group of individuals and health-minded leaders with the mission to improve the health of our community, and the vision of becoming the healthiest county in North Carolina.

New Hope Clinic is a volunteer driven non-profit organization that provides quality medical, dental, pharmacy services, and health education to low income, uninsured Brunswick County adults in a caring, patient centered environment.

History 2023 CW Round Table

How Politics Interfered With Reconciliation

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Unionforces took Hatteras Island, NC in the fall of 1861. The victory bolstered the North’s spirits after its loss to the Confederates at the first Battle of Bull Run. But this important event had a political angle in North Carolina with farcical implications. Guest speaker Max Longley will reveal the details at his presentation, “Marble Nash Taylor and Edward Stanly: North Carolina’s Two Civil War Union Generals” at the Brunswick Civil War Round Table’s first meeting of the new season on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach. Everyone is welcome. Registration begins at 6:15 pm and the program starts at 7 pm. The visitor fee is $10, and can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues.

This curious event began when the island’s Methodist minister, Marble Nash Taylor, a fascinating figure, was recruited by Charles Henry Foster, a shifty Northern adventurer. The pair held a small meeting on Hatteras claiming to represent the loyal people of North Carolina, and this “convention” appointed Taylor as the Unionist governor of the state. Then elections held on the island chose Foster as a Unionist member of Congress from North Carolina, an effort tossed scornfully aside by the U.S. House of Representatives, thus ending Foster’s political aspirations. But the seemingly-farcical selection of

Taylor for governor was nevertheless considered “America’s 1st Attempt at Civil War Reunification,” as stated on a monument in Hatteras Village.

Enter charismatic Edward Stanly, a welldressed and charming Whig Congressman who had the ability to make friends as easily as he could make enemies, including trading punches with a fellow Virginia congressman on the congressional floor. When the Civil War broke out, President Lincoln appointed Stanly as Taylor’s successor. His gubernatorial tenure lasted less than eight months, despite the U.S. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton’s goal to reestablish the authority of the federal government in the state of North Carolina. Clearly his goal failed. During Stanly’s brief tenure, he disagreed with Union authorities, had difficulty spreading Unionist sentiment, tried protecting private property from pillaging

Federal troops, and opposed the Emancipation Proclamation. In Stanly’s view, the role of military governor was to “restore the old order of things.” His goal failed, too!

Max Longley is a contributing author of Emerging Civil War which serves as a public history-oriented platform for sharing original scholarship related to the American Civil War. Longley is a prolific writer, with numerous articles in publications. His two latest books are entitled “For the Union and the Catholic Church: Four Converts in the Civil War,” and “Quaker Carpetbagger: J. William Thorne, Underground Railroad Host Turned North Carolina Politician.”

For more information about the Tuesday, Sept. 5 meeting, contact president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@ gmail.com, or call 404-229-9425. Visit the website at Brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com to become a member, renew your current membership, and learn all about the benefits of membership. The Facebook page also has additional information, news, and updates.

Sep 30 | Free | Double Feature

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Art Beat

Champion Guitarist

Rock To Jazz To Teacher and Back to Rock

STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

I’vesaid it before: There are many musicians here in the Cape Fear Region! Most of them in the Southport area are retired and happy to play a lot more without a work schedule. I once heard a local musician say you can throw a rock and hit an open mic in Southport. It really is a great community to be involved in. I have met and made lifelong musician friends and played alongside very talented musicians. And we have also lost a few over the years. It’s always challenging to get up in front of strangers and perform. But Southport always has a smiling face, a cold beverage, and people who just love music.

My band, Cat-a-tonic, has been through some changes since its inception in 2020. Shortly after the band started getting gigs, our guitar player announced he was quitting, leaving a big hole to fill. It took us months of

searching with ads on musician boards and Facebook groups for the right person who could play the variety of music and genres we play. And then, finally, I got a message from a guitar player. A great guitar player named Champ. And

the rest is history. The youngest of three children, with an older brother and sister, Champion Davis Saint-Amand, was born in Wilmington but grew up in Rocky Mount. He currently lives in Fayetteville and has a home on Oak Island. “My father was from Wilmington, and my mother was from Currie, in Pender County,” said Champ. “I taught high school English for 28 years, including one year at South Brunswick High School in 1993. The last 24 years were at Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville.”

Champ was a musician all his life, and he was heavily influenced by rock musicians of the ‘60s and ‘70s. “My first musical inspiration, like many people of my age, was the Beatles,” he said. “I wanted to be Ringo Starr. I began playing drums and played in school bands, etc.,” he said. “When I got to high school, I gave up drums and concentrated on playing high school baseball. I had a friend in high school who played guitar, and the music that I was listening to at the time was guitar-dominated, so I naturally started wanting to play the music I loved, which was all the 70s rock stuff,” he said. “I went to East Carolina University and met a guy who was quite accomplished on guitar, and after hearing him, I became fairly obsessed.”

If you have ever seen Champ play solo at Ports of Call Restaurant in Southport, you can tell he loves to play jazz guitar, although jazz was not his first musical love. Learning how to play jazz came later. “I met a guy back home in Rocky Mount who owned a music store. His name is JD Joyner,

and JD was really into jazz,” said Champ. “I had never really listened to jazz closely, but I started to get into jazz. I found a teacher in Greenville who helped me start learning to read music. After graduating from East Carolina, I lived in Rocky Mount for a year. I taught guitar privately at my friend JD’s store. I moved to Boston and attended Berklee College of Music for one year. I stayed in Boston after leaving Berklee and took lessons from a great music teacher named Charlie Banacos. Charlie was a great jazz pianist, but he taught his musical concepts to everyone, no matter the instrument. He was a great influence on me in many ways. I later moved to Atlanta and played with various rock, jazz, and wedding bands before joining a rock band and traveling with them on the road for almost a year. I got tired of that life and eventually moved back to North Carolina and began teaching English.”

Developing your chops as a musician takes a lot of practice and time. And there are a lot of ups and downs along the way. All musicians have that one gig where they forget everything! And Champ is no different. “My first event playing solo was memorable. It was a disaster! I was on a gig with my friend JD. We were playing for a lunch event at the local hospital in Rocky Mount. We were both going to play solo tunes and then play together. He did his tune and just played beautifully. I had learned a jazz tune note for note, but I really didn’t know the chords for the song. I just had memorized it. And once I started playing, I got nervous and forgot the piece! That experience taught me the importance of learning a song so well that if you do make a mistake, you can fall back into place and keep going.”

Champ is very busy playing solo guitar beach weddings when he is not playing with Cat-a-tonic. Our band has a Facebook page and Instagram where you can see all our upcoming events listed. “We have several gigs coming up in the fall that I’m looking forward to,” said Champ. “I also play solo jazz guitar at fine restaurants like Ports of Call in Southport and the CamCafe in Wilmington. I also play weddings and private parties,” he said. “I just enjoy playing music for people and hopefully spread some joy and happiness in the world.”

For more information on Champ, check out his website, www.saintamandmusic.com. https://www.facebook.com/catatonicbandsptnc

Fall Local Plant Sale

Master Gardeners Share Their Expertise

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Our Master Gardeners notice what plants grow well here in their Brunswick County Demonstration Garden in Bolivia. They also hear from visitors to our gardens what plants peak residents’ interests. These “Demonstration Garden ALL STARS will be available for you to order online. We’ll offer some pollinator plants which will continue to attract birds, bees, and butterflies along with some white, pink and rose Muhly grasses which bloom in the fall. The Master Gardeners, Johnson’s Nursery, and other local growers will be providing the plants for purchase.

To order and pay for your plants, visit our website www.bcmgva.org from Thursday, Aug. 31 at 9 am through Saturday, Sept. 9 until 11:59 pm. Payment for Online Orders is through PayPal, Visa, Master Card, American Express, or Discover.

Pick up your plants in person on Friday, Sept. 15, from 9 am until 1 pm at

the Brunswick County Extension Office, 25 Referendum Drive, greenhouse area behind Building N, Government Complex, Bolivia. In the event of rain cancelling the Sept. 15 pickup, the backup pickup date will be Monday, Sept. 18 from 9 am until 1 pm.  Visit the website www.bcmgva.org for more information

on the plants offered starting Aug. 31. During plant pickup, three local plant businesses will also be offering some unique plants for purchase at the plant pickup location at Government Center in Bolivia. These businesses are Ed’s Plants (perennials, tropicals, citrus trees and shrubs); Going Native Gardens LLC (native perennials and other plans); and

Richard Jones (a local carnivorous plant expert who will bring a selection of Venus Flytraps for sale.  He will answer questions about carnivorous plants too.)

For more information or questions, contact us via e-mail at BCMGVAT@ gmail.com.

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Sept Members Forum

Cape Fear Civil War Round Table Meeting

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Wilmington’s Cape Fear Civil War Round Table invites the public to attend a presentation by John V. Quarstein, the director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center at the Mariners’ Museum and retired director of the Virginia War Museum, both in Newport News, Virginia.

The meeting of the round table will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in midtown Wilmington near Independence Mall. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7 pm.

Mr. Quarstein has authored 19 books and and has written numerous articles, exhibits, essays, and documentaries. His titles include “A History of Ironclads: The Power of Iron over Wood,” “CSS Virginia: Sink Before Sur-

render,” and “The Monitor Boys: The Crew of the Union’s First Ironclad.” He is the winner of the 2012 Henry Adams Prize for excellence in historical literature. Quarstein has also produced, narrated and written several PBS documentaries including the film series “Civil War in Hampton Roads,” a Silver Telly Award winner. Quarstein is the recipient of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s President’s Award for Historic Preservation, the Civil War Society’s Preservation Award, and the Daughters of the American Revolution Gold Historians Medal. He has been a guest on C-Span multiple times and has served as an adjunct professor at the College of William & Mary.

He is the expert on the Naval War and will speak about the Civil War actions that occurred along North Carolina’s inland waterways, specifically the actions at Edenton, Plymouth and New Bern.

strategic sounds of North Carolina, the daring mission of Lt. William Cushing, USN, as he sinks the powerful ironclad Albemarle, and the battles of New Bern and Plymouth.

It’s a tale of great courage, drama and fateful decisions taken and not taken.

The meeting will be held in the sanctuary of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

Enter at the rear of the church, 1219 Forest Hills Drive. The church parking lot, close to the entrance to the meeting room, is easily accessed via Park Avenue off of Independence Boulevard. Doors open at 6:30 pm and there is ample time to browse our used books table, talk to members of the round table and discover new interests. For information about membership in the round table, go to our website at http://cfcwrt.org and click on “Join”. See you there!

Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled ride through Southport’s historic waterfront district aboard our state-of-the-art tram!

One Hour Tour Covering: • History and Culture • Movie Locations

Tour departs from Southport Visitors Center • 203 E. Bay Street 910-713-3373

www.southportfuntours.com

To many history buffs, North Carolina is seen as merely a backwater of the Civil War where little of interest occurred. Yet, 1864 saw a tremendous amount of action featuring daring commando raids, furious naval engagements, the drama of potentially decisive land actions that failed because of confusion or poor leadership, and, finally, the Confederate decision to recall forces to Virginia to face the onslaught of General U.S. Grant’s drive on Richmond.

Come to learn and be entertained by a world-class speaker who will tell about the CSS Albemarle’s crushing defeat of Union gunboats guarding the

CALENDAR

September

We’ve included events here that were scheduled at press time, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change. For programs offered through the Town of Leland, visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/ townofleland/ to register online or call 910-385-9891.

SEPT 4

Go Jump in the Lake — Boiling Spring Lakes

The Southport Rotary Club and Brunswick Wellness host the 14th running of the Go Jump in the Lake 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk at Spring Lake Park, 210 Pine Road in Boiling Spring Lakes. Races start at 9 am and participants are invited to jump in the lake after to cool off!

SEPTEMBER 7

Artists Reception at the Leland Cultural Arts Center

Works from members of the Coastal Carolina Pastel Painters will be on display Sept 5-28, and there will be a reception on Sept 7, 6-8 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

SEPT 8-10 AND 22-24

The Amuzu Theatre presents “Having a Rock and Roll Party,” a live musical revue. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 3 pm. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at Ricky Evans Gallery on Howe Street in Southport, or at Color Me Carolina on Long Beach Road, Oak Island. The show will feature hits from 19551970 including “A Natural Woman”, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, “At Last”, “Different Drum”, “Having A Party”, “Heat Wave”, “Johnny B. Goode”, and many more.  For more information, call 910-523-2552.

SEPT 11

National Day of Remembrance Ceremony

Gather in Leland’s Founders Park, 113

Town Hall Dr., at 8:30 am to commemorate 9/11. The event is sponsored by Leland VFW Post 12196 and will feature speakers and music by the Brunswick Big Band.

SEPT 11

Daughters of the American Revolution meet

The Brunswick Town Chapter of the DAR will meet at the BEMC Conference Room (on U.S. 17) at 10 am, and the guest speaker will be Blue Star mother; lunch will be served.

SEPT 16

Feast of the Pirates in Belville

Avast! Pirates invade Riverwalk Park with music, vendors and fun activities 10 am to 6 pm. This free event is sponsored by Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust, Inc. Riverwalk Park is at 580 River Road SE, and overflow parking is available at Belville Elementary.

SEPT 22

4th Friday Market at Shuckin’ Shack Shop for unique arts, jewelry, photography and more at this open air market, and stay to enjoy music and good food. The market features more than 25 vendors, 4-8 pm, 1175 Turlington Avenue in Leland. Vendors interested in participating may can contact the event organizer at LaurenStacy610@gmail.com or Sue’s Jewels on Facebook.

SEPT 23

Carolina Blues: Indigo on the Cape Fear Staff with the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site and the NC Maritime Museum at Southport team up for this educational event. The indigo plant was an important commodity in the area in the 1700s, and the event will include dyeing demonstrations. Visitors can work an active fermentation vat. The event is 11 am to 3 pm at the site, off River Road in Winnabow.

SEPT 29

Swing Dance — Leland Cultural Arts

Center

Instructors will teach beginners, fol-

lowed by open dance. Go with or without a dance partner, and don’t worry if you’re new to swing dancing! The beginners’ lesson begins at 7 pm at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at LCAC.

SEPT 27

Moores Creek National Battlefield kayak tour

Tour this Revolutionary War battlefield by kayak, 9-11 am. The fee is $60, which includes a kayak, paddle and life jacket rental. Visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/townofleland/ for more information.

SEPT 30

Brunswick Heritage Riverside Ride

The Third Annual Brunswick Heritage Riverside Ride is a 16-mile, group bike ride from Phoenix Park to Belville’s Riverwalk Park and back. This event is hosted by the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. The ride starts at 7 am.

SEPT 30

Matinee Series at Leland Cultural Arts Center

Enjoy a free showing of “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile.” Take snacks and a blanket or chairs, but no pets. A sensory sensitive showing, with lower volume and stage lights on, is at 10 am (registration required) and a full sensory showing starts at 12:30 pm.

SEPT 30

Greenfield Lake Harvest Moon Sunset & Moonrise Paddle

Get out and about and experience fall on the coast with this evening paddle, 6-8 pm. The fee is $60, which includes a kayak, paddle and life jacket rental. Visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/ townofleland/ for more information.

OCT 3

National Night Out — Leland Police Department

Meet your Town of Leland police officers at the local version of this nation-

wide movement — there will be also be food trucks, live music and games. This free event is 5:30-7:30 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

OCT 4

Operation Medicine Cabinet — Dosher Memorial Hospital

Drop off unused medicines at this drive-through event; take unwanted and expired medicines to the Hospital, 924 N. Howe St. in Southport, between 9 am to 1 pm.

OCT 5-7

King Mackerel Tournament

The annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament, hosted by the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of commerce includes lots of fishing, and a wrap up event with music, awards, and lots of fish stories. Visit https:// www.usopenkmt.com/ for more information.

OCT 7

Fall Festival — Belville

Celebrate fall at this family-friendly festival, with vendors, bounce houses, entertainment, and food trucks. This free event is at Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road SE, 10 am to 3 pm.

OCT 7

Sacred Heart Ladies Guild Annual Craft Bazaar

The Ladies Guild of Sacred Heart Catholic Church is hosting its Annual Fall Craft Bazaar from 9 am to 2 pm at Sacred Heart’s social hall at the corner of NC 211 and Dosher Cut Off in Southport. The Bazaar will offer a variety of beautiful handmade crafts and baked goods. You can purchase chances on some special raffle items and take time for a light lunch, featuring our delicious red and white chili. The proceeds will benefit Brunswick County charities.

OCT 8

Intercultural Festival

The Brunswick Arts Council takes this annual cultural celebration to Belville’s Riverwalk Park, 11 am to 4 pm. It will be a day of day of music and dance, with an International village, craft vendors and food. The park is at 580 River Road SE, Belville.

ONGOING EVENTS

Riverwalk Marketplace

Thursdays 2-5 pm, Fridays 11 am - 5 pm; Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm; and Sundays 10-4 pm; Produce and fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.

Town of Leland/Parks & Recreation

Check out http://bit.ly/lelandevents for more information on classes and programs, including painting, pottery, jewelry-making, acting, dance and more.

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site

8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow

There is plenty to do and see, with historic ruins, great information on the site’s history, and some of the most beautiful riverfront property in the County. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

NC Maritime Museums - Southport, 204 E. Moore Street

Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Sensory Saturdays (low light and quiet time in the museum) are the first Saturday of the month, 10 am to noon. Visit www.ncmaritimemuseum.com to register for special programs. .

Wilmington River Tours

212 S. Water St., Wilmington

Tour the beautiful Cape Fear River and learn more about the area’s history and ecology. Sunset cruises include acoustic music Thursdays through Sundays! Tours are offered daily, to the north along historic downtown Wilmington, the USS North Carolina Bat-

tleship and Eagles Island on the even hours, and to the south under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge and past the shipyard on the odd hours; visit https://wilmingtonwatertours.net/ for schedules and to purchase tickets.

Art League of Leland (ALL) at the Leland Cultural Arts Center

The group welcomes artists of all kinds and meets monthly (except in summer months) 4-6 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College

150 College Road NW, Bolivia

Oct 13 — The Long Bay Symphony with John Popper

Oct 14 — Celebrate Brunswick featuring The Spongetones at 9 pm and The Hatch Brothers at 8 pm

Oct 19 — DSB - The Journey tribute

Oct 21 — Ranky Tanky

Visit https://bccowa.com/

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

701 N. Third Street in Wilmington

Sept 16 — Haha Davis and Friends

Live

Sept 17 — Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy

Sept 27 — The North Carolina Symphony presents Beethoven’s Symphony

No. 2

Sept 28 — Newsboys — Let the Music

Speak Tour

Sept 29 — Trey Kennedy: Grow Up

Oct 5 — Alice Cooper

Oct 7 — The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra presents Romantic Masters

Oct 9 — An Evening with Billy Ocean

1941 Amphitheater Drive, Wilmington

Sept 1 — Moon Taxi with The Stews

Sept 2 — 49 Winchester

Sept 8 — Judah & the Lion

Sept 9 — Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass featuring The Hillbenders

Sept 13 — Ryan Adams

Sept 14 — The Wailers

Sept 23 — Sylvan Esso - No Rules Tour with Grrl

Sept 27 — Grace Potter

Sept 28 — Blue October

Sept 29 — Steep Canyon Rangers

Sept 30 — Poolside

Oct 3-4 — Gov’t Mule

Oct 5 — Drive-By Truckers with rican Aquarium

Live Oak Bank Pavilion

10 Cowan St., Wilmington

Sept 7 — Tedeschi Trucks Band

Sept 15-16 — Widespread Panic

Sept 26 — Maggie Rogers: Summer of ’23

Oct 5 — Jelly Roll: Backroad Baptism Tour 2023

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar

1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101, Leland

Sept 16 — Lockwood River Band

BEER AND WINE

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar

1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland

Full menu available for dine-in or takeout — also hosting live music, karaoke and trivia.

The Joyce

1174 Turlington Ave.

Check Facebook for specials and details on music and trivia nights.

Local’s Tavern

1107 New Pointe Blvd., Leland

Music Bingo on Wednesdays, starting at 7 pm. Specials are posted on Facebook.

Bridgewater Wines

1132 New Pointe Blvd., Leland

Tuesday Trivia is at at 6:30 pm (reservations required). Checkout the great food menu, and Sunday brunch specials; call 910-408-1900 to order takeout.

Blossoms Restaurant (Magnolia Greens)

1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr. Reservations are encouraged; call 910-383-0998. Check Facebook for drink and food deals and special events.

Brunswick Beer Xchange Co.

113 Village Road, Leland

Check Facebook for live music, food truck appearances, trivia nights and wine tastings.

Brunswick Beer and Cidery

1313 S. Dickenson dr., Leland

Leland’s first brewery and cidery! Full menu also available

Leland Brewing Company

2115 Ale Ave, Leland

Enjoy a wide variety of beers brewed right on site. Check their Facebook page for upates and food truck visits

Scapegoat Taproom

2789 Compass Pointe South Wynd NE, Unit 4, Leland

Dozens of beers on tap in a fun, family atmosphere.

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dining guide

FIVE GUYS

2028 Olde Regent Way, Leland (910) 833-1997

Burgers and More!

APPLEBEE’S

1113 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-6315

Full-service chain bar &grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting

BLOSSOMS RESTAURANT

Magnolia Greens Golf Course

1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr., Leland 910-383-0998

Breakfast- Saturday & Sunday | Lunch –Tuesday – Sunday | Dinner – Wednesday – Saturday

BRIDGEWATER WINES

1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 408-1900

www.bridgewaterwines.com

Free Wine Tastings Thursdays and Fridays 3-6pm, Saturdays 1-5pm and Sundays 12-3pm

BRODEE’S DOGS BREW HOUSE

103A Village Rd NE, Leland (910) 523-5121

Hot dogs and specialty craft beers

Brunswick Beer and Cider

1313 S. Dickenson Dr., Leland Leland’s first brewery and cidery! Full menu also available

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO

Waterford Leland, 910-399-6739

American seafood, signature dishes, hand cut fish, steaks and chicken, freshly made desserts all served in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.

CHINGON TAQUERIA

1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland (910) 3408-1221

Mexican Food & Drink

CHRISTOPHER’S STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD

2013 New Regent Way Ste 200, Leland

Full hand

(910) 782-8498

Steakes, Seafood, Salads, Sandwiches

DUNKIN DONUTS

1132 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383

Hand crafted espresso drinks, fresh made all day breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts.

MR. BAGELMEISTER

1105 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-383-8383

Gondolfo’s Pizza

1735 Reed Rd NE, Leland 910-833-5666

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN

1120 E. Cutler Crossing, Leland Southern Style, Breakfast & Brunch (910) 408-1676

FIVE GUYS

2028 Olde regent way, leland (910) 833-1997

Burgers, Shakes and more!

FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-3442

Authentic Italian Fare

FIREHOUSE SUBS

3572 Leland Town Center Dr., Leland (910) 408-1007

THE FOREST RESTAURANT

Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest 1281 Cape Fear National Dr., Leland 910-383-3283

FUZZY PEACH

1109 New Pointe Blvd, Ste 4, Leland 910-371-1238

Frozen Yogurt

GAYLYN’S DINER

322 Village Rd, Leland (910) 371-3533

Breakfast and Lunch

HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES

1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-2707

Retro-themed chain with 1950’s sodafountain look

ISLAND FRESH-MEX GRILL

2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 110, Leland Serving frshly made burritos, quesadillas and more

Mexican

JADE GARDEN

1735 Reed Rd, Leland 910-383-0880

Chinese

JERSEY MIKE’S

2029 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-523-5300

Sub sandwiches

JIMMY JOHN’S

503 Old Waterford Way 104-A, Leland 910-399-7007

Sub sandwiches

THE JOYCE IRISH PUB

1174 Turlington Ave, Ste 101, Leland 910-408-1400

Irish Pub, Burgers, Beverage

LELAND SMOKEHOUSE

503 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910)228-5008

BBQ, Wings, Ribs

LOCAL’S TAVERN

1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910- 769-1289

American Bar/Pub, Music

M + K’S KITCHEN

403 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-833-8030

MIYABI JR EXPRESS

1108 New Pointe Blvd #110, Leland (910) 769-2358

Hibachi, Sushi

NEW DAY CAFE

497 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100, Leland (910) 769-9036

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

PANARA BREAD

2024 Olde Regent Way, Leland

Suite 110

(910) 274-0358

PAPI’S CAFE

1108 New Pointe Blvd #140, Leland (910) 408-1662

Peruvian Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken

PIZZA HUT

112 K Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-9547

PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA

1144 E. Cutlar Crossing, Leland 910-371-6001

Pizza, Italian, Bar

PORT CITY JAVA

511 Olde Waterford Way

1112 E Cutlar Crossing 910-383-1238, Leland

Coffeehouse chain with house-roasted, organic, breakfast items, sandwiches.

P.T.’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE

1035 Grandiflora Dr, Leland 910-399-6808

Burgers, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries

SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1114 New Point Blvd, #140, Leland 910-371-1188

Mexican Food and Drink

SHIRLEY’S DINER

112 Village Rd. NE, Leland 910-371-2890

SHUCKIN’ SHACK

OYSTER BAR - LELAND

1175 Turlington Ave Suite 101 Leland, North Carolina (910) 221-5522

SIX HAPPINESS ASIAN RESTAURANT

1114 New Pointe Blvd, Leland 910-371-0021

Japanese, Sushi, Asian

SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ’N BAR-B-Q

2020 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-6900

Counter-serve chain offers fried chicken &Eastern NC

BBQ vinegar-based sauce

SUBWAY

103 Village Rd NE & 1012 Grandiflora Dr 910-371-9933 910-383-0211 Subs & Salads

TAQUERIA SANTA CLARA

1389 Lanvale Rd, Leland (910) 769-5598

Take-out Mexican, Burgers, Hot Dogs

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

143 Poole Rd, Leland 910- 765-1144

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner serving sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, quesadillas, bowls, and more

WAFFLE HOUSE

111 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-3600

Breakfast Restaurant

WOK AND ROLL

2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland 910-371-9025

Chinese

YUMMI YUMMI

112 Village Rd NE, Leland 910-371-0077

Chinese

New Day Cafe’s Omlette and Hash Browns