Editing Leland, North Carolina

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'''Leland''' is the most populous town in [[Brunswick County, North Carolina|Brunswick County]], [[North Carolina]], United States. The population was 23,504 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Leland_city,_North_Carolina?g=160XX00US3737680 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=February 25, 2024}}</ref> up from 13,527 in [[2010 United States census|2010]]. As of 2020, it is considered to be one of the fastest growing towns in North Carolina.<ref>{{cite news|title=Census: Leland is fastest growing town in North Carolina |url=https://www.wect.com/2020/05/22/census-leland-is-fastest-growing-town-north-carolina/#:~:text=LELAND%2C%20N.C.%20(WECT)%20%2D,approximate%20increase%20of%2073%20percent. |access-date=November 6, 2021 |work=Gray Television, INC |agency=WECT6 News |publisher=MSNBC |date=May 22, 2020}}</ref> It is part of the [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]], NC [[Cape Fear (region)|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Still |first=Johanna F. |date=July 21, 2023 |title=Brunswick back in Wilmington MSA |url=https://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/government/2023/07/21/brunswick_back_in_wilmington_msa/24656 |access-date=July 26, 2023 |website=WilmingtonBiz |language=en}}</ref> and the [[Councils of governments in North Carolina|Cape Fear Council of Governments]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Member Governments |url=https://capefearcog.org/member-governments/ |website=CapeFearCOG |publisher=DesignLoud.com |access-date=November 5, 2021}}</ref> The town of Leland is in the northeastern part of Brunswick County, with the town of [[Navassa, North Carolina|Navassa]] to the north, [[Belville, North Carolina|Belville]] to east, and [[Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina|Boiling Spring Lakes]] to the south. It is part of the Town Creek township, and [[Cape Fear region]] of North Carolina, a short distance north of the [[South Carolina]] state line.<ref>{{cite web|title=Book of Statistical Facts, Data, & Maps for Brunswick County |url=https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brunswick-County-Our-County-Data-Book-2019.pdf |website=BrunswickCountyNC |publisher=Brunswick County Government |access-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref> Leland is located {{convert|5|mi|km|spell=in}} west of [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]], {{convert|71|mi|km}} north of [[Myrtle Beach, South Carolina|Myrtle Beach]], {{convert|84|mi|km}} southeast of [[Fayetteville, North Carolina|Fayetteville]], and {{convert|135|mi|km}} southeast of [[Raleigh]].

==History==
===Settlement===
What is today known as Leland was once a small settlement built upon where Village Road crossed the [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], [[Columbia, South Carolina|Columbia]] and [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]] railroad lines. The town is named after (Joseph W. Gay) the first postmaster's nephew, Leland Adams. Leland benefited greatly from its proximity to the Brunswick River, allowing it to serve as an early transportation center, giving travelers the ability to traverse the Brunswick and Cape Fear rivers.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of Leland |url=https://www.townofleland.com/history-leland |website=Town of Leland |publisher=VC3 |access-date=November 8, 2021}}</ref>
[[File:Sample_Ballot_LelandNC_incorporation.jpg|thumb|Sample ballot of the vote for Leland to incorporate.|left|175x175px]]

===Incorporation===
The citizens of Leland voted down an attempt at incorporation in 1979. Leland was ultimately incorporated as a town on September 5, 1989, in a passing vote of 472–42. After the ordinance passed to incorporate the town of Leland, Leland was governed by twelve members of the Leland Town Charter Commission until [[Election Day (United States)|Election Day]] of 1989. Leland has been governed by a [[mayor-council government]] since its first general election.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=lNpOAAAAIBAJ&pg=3954%2C5107253 |title=Leland |work=Star-News |date=May 24, 1998 |access-date=November 3, 2021 |pages=41}}</ref>

===Dispute with Belville===
In March and April 1989, Belville made unsuccessful attempts to annex the area known as Leland. This, in turn resulted in the Leland civic association making proactive attempts to incorporate to avoid annexation. [[Belville, North Carolina|Belville]]'s commissioners voted to annex a business district roughly an hour before Leland had finalized the vote to incorporate. Leland's first mayor, Russell Baldwin, when questioned about the matter, stated: "It was kind of a dirty trick. They made a mockery of the annexation laws."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ives |first1=Millard |title=Annexation dispute latest in ongoing feud |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pLAsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dB8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=2305%2C3397022 |access-date=November 5, 2021 |agency=Morning Star |issue=301 |publisher=Morning Star |date=September 30, 2002|volume=135 }}</ref>

===Merger attempts===
In 2012, according to Jack Batson, the mayor of Belville at the time, "It's something that's always on people's minds because you see the way the maps are laid out. It makes sense." Belville is effectively an enclave township surrounded by Leland's borders to the left and the Brunswick River to the right.<ref name=BelvilleMerge>{{cite news|title=Leland and Belville to consider merging into one town |url=https://www.wect.com/story/18932704/special-meeting-leaders-to-discuss-merging-belville-and-leland/ |access-date=November 6, 2021 |publisher=Gray Television Inc. |work=WECT6 News |date=July 2, 2012}}</ref> In April 1996, during Leland mayor Franky Thomas' tenure, an unsuccessful attempt was made to merge the Leland sanitary district, Leland, Belville, and Navassa into one large town. In 2000, Leland made an unsuccessful attempt to merge with Navassa, Belville, and the North Brunswick sanitary district.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ives |first1=Millard |title=Annexation dispute latest in ongoing feud |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pLAsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dB8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=2305%2C3397022 |date=September 30, 2002 |access-date=November 6, 2021 |newspaper=Morning Star |volume=135 |number=301}}</ref> Another attempt was made in 2012 to merge with Belville. Leland officials attempted to entice Belville officials, citing the town's contract issues with Urban Smart Growth that Belville had entered into years before to develop its downtown. If Leland and Belville were to merge, Belville would have the funds to buy out the contract, or fight it out in court.<ref name=BelvilleMerge/> Jack Batson, the mayor of Belville at the time, faced heavy criticism for discussing the subject matter with Leland officials. One Belville resident stated; "When I voted for Mr. Batson, I thought I was voting for the position of mayor, not God."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Spiers |first1=Jonathan |title=Belville rebukes mayor for merger talks with Leland |url=https://stateportpilot.com/news/article_a4c83516-cb84-11e1-9c5b-0019bb2963f4.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211106214542/https://stateportpilot.com/news/article_a4c83516-cb84-11e1-9c5b-0019bb2963f4.html |newspaper=State Port Pilot |publisher=TownNews |date=July 11, 2012 |archive-date=November 6, 2021}}</ref>

==Geography==
Leland is located in northern Brunswick County to the west of the [[Brunswick River (North Carolina)|Brunswick River]] and directly west of downtown [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]]. Leland surrounds the town of [[Belville, North Carolina|Belville]] on three sides (to the north, west, and south).

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|22.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|22.33|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.35|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/>

===Green space===
Leland has three officially designated parks: Founders Park, Cypress Cove Park, and Westgate Park. Founders Park, formerly known as Municipal Park, is Leland's first park. The eight acre park includes such features as a playground, [[disc golf]] courses, benches, [[Community gardening|community gardens]], open green spaces and a paved multi-used path.<ref>{{cite web|title=Parks and Facilities |url=https://www.townofleland.com/parks-recreation-cultural-resources/parks-and-facilities |website=Town of Leland |publisher=VC3 |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=North Carolina's Brunswick Islands |url=https://www.ncbrunswick.com/listing/founders-park/186/ |website=NCBrunswick |publisher=Simpleview |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Visit Leland Life is Good Here |url=https://visitlelandnc.com/outdoors |website=Visit Leland |publisher=Liquid Web, LLC |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref> Cypress Cove park, previously known as Sturgeon Creek Park, was donated by Mr. Kirby Sullivan to the town of Leland in 2005. Cypress Cove Park is made up of 27 acres of [[wetlands]] and 1.2 acres of [[Upland and lowland|uplands]]. Cypress Cove Park is the first water access site for Leland, and features a fixed overlook deck, outdoor classroom, a floating dock, and handicap accessible fishing area.<ref>{{cite web|title=North Carolina's Brunswick Islands |url=https://www.ncbrunswick.com/listing/cypress-cove-park/174/ |website=NCBrunswick |publisher=Simpleview |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Council Agenda Meeting |url=https://townofleland.civicweb.net/document/20047 |website=Town of Leland |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref> Westgate Nature Park consists of approximately 150 acres of wetlands and uplands. Construction of the park was funded by a $500,000 grant provided by the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.<ref>{{cite web|title=Westgate Nature Park: A Space for Enjoying the Great Outdoors |url=https://lifeinbrunswickcounty.com/westgate-nature-park-a-space-for-enjoying-the-great-outdoors/ |website=LifeInBrunswick |publisher=Carolina Marketing Company |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1990= 1801
|2000= 1938
|2010= 13527
|2020= 23504
|estyear=2023
|estimate=30542
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=February 25, 2024|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2022|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=February 25, 2024}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
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===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"
|+Leland racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US3737680&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 22, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!scope="col"| Race
!scope="col"| Number
!scope="col"| Percentage
|-
!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
| 18,250
| 79.67%
|-
!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
| 1,887
| 8.24%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
| 98
| 0.43%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
| 314
| 1.37%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
| 6
| 0.03%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
| 1,014
| 4.43%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
| 1,339
| 5.85%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 22,908 people, 10,116 households, and 7,117 families residing in the town.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Leland%20town,%20North%20Carolina%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=February 25, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> There were 10,905 housing units.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]] there were 1,938 people, 781 households, and 549 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|483.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 871 housing units at an average density of {{convert|229.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 77.71% White, 16.20% African American, 1.24% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 2.53% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.44%.

Of the 781 households 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 22.3% of households were one person and 7.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.85. The age distribution was 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median household income was $32,574 and the median family income was $38,077. Males had a median income of $27,379 versus $22,961 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,462. About 15.1% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
As of the year 2020, 94.5% of the Leland citizens older than twenty-five had a high school degree, and 37.8% of the Leland citizens older than twenty-five possessed a bachelor's degree.<ref>{{cite web|title=QuickFacts Leland town, North Carolina |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/lelandtownnorthcarolina |website=US Census Bureau |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>

===Public schools===
There are four public schools located within the Leland township: Belville Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Leland Middle School, and [[North Brunswick High School]]. The four schools operate under the Brunswick county school district system.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brunswick County Schools |url=https://www.bcswan.net/domain/53 |website=BCSchools |publisher=Blackboad, Inc |access-date=November 4, 2021}}</ref>

===Charter schools===
Leland has one charter school, a public charter school; Charter Day School that serves grades kindergarten through eight.<ref>{{cite web|title=Best Schools in Leland NC |url=https://www.carolinaschoolhub.com/leland-nc-schools.cfm |website=Carolina School Hub |publisher=CarolinaSchoolHub |access-date=November 4, 2021}}</ref> Charter Day School garnered national attention in 2016 when the school was sued in the eastern district of North Carolina southern division by the [[American Civil Liberties Union|ACLU]] and the ACLU of North Carolina; the law firm of Ellis & Winters LLP filed the challenge on Leland students. regarding the Charter school's dress code.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Childress |first1=Greg |title=Court strikes down N.C. charter school's skirt requirement for female students |url=http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2019/03/30/court-strikes-down-n-c-charter-schools-skirt-requirement-for-female-students/ |website=The Pulse |publisher=NC Policy Watch |access-date=November 4, 2021}}</ref> The Charter Day School's uniform policy required female students to wear skirts, the only exception being gym class, which Charter Day's founder stated promoted chivalry, mutual respect, and traditional values.<ref>{{cite web|title=Federal Court Strikes Down Public Charter School's Policy Requiring Girls to Wear Skirts |url=https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/en/press-releases/federal-court-strikes-down-public-charter-schools-policy-requiring-girls-wear-skirts |website=ACLU North Carolina |publisher=American Civil Liberties Union |access-date=November 4, 2021}}</ref> U.S. District [[Malcolm Jones Howard|Judge Malcolm Howard]] ruled that the charter schools uniform policy engaged in unconstitutional sexual discrimination, citing the equal protection clause of the constitution, by prohibiting females from wearing pants or shorts, instead mandating skirts.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dalesio |first1=Emery |title=US judge: School's rule for girls to wear skirts breaks law |url=https://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-news/2019/03/us-judge-schools-rule-for-girls-to-wear-skirts-breaks-law/ |access-date=November 4, 2021 |work=Federal News Network |agency=Associated Press |publisher=Hubbard Radio Washington DC, LLC |date=March 29, 2019}}</ref> A federal appeals court, on August 2, 2021, tossed out Judge Howard's decision, and ordered the lower district court to review the decision and to determine whether dress code is a violation of [[Title IX]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Barakat |first1=Matthew |title=Appeals Court gives mixed ruling on N.C. school's dress code |url=https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-sports-religion-courts-education-2ed48c19920bbcfc77de0d05572ef799 |access-date=November 4, 2021 |work=AP News |agency=Associated Press |publisher=Associated Press |date=August 9, 2021}}</ref>

==Government and politics==
The town of Leland resides within the thirteenth North Carolina district court, the fifteenth North Carolina prosecutorial district, 13B North Carolina Superior Court district, and the second North Carolina superior court division.<ref>{{cite web|title=North Carolina District Court Districts |url=https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/publications/District-Court-Districts-Map-20190101_0.pdf?UOFTutPx_lbpdzdkaWvCbchTMF59u4n_ |website=NC Courts |publisher=The State of North Carolina |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The State of North Carolina |url=https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/publications/Prosecutorial-Districts-Map-20210101.pdf?h7TCg3Nh5KdbunsJthzrKaz65.Ulc.gZ |website=NC Courts Gov |publisher=The State of North Carolina |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=North Carolina Superior Court Districts |url=https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/publications/Superior-Court-Districts-Map-20190101-v2.pdf?onsHEmOYp4AyjghJ8Qz4lgnFcTwPI61a |website=NC Courts |publisher=The State of North Carolina |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=North Carolina Superior Courts Division |url=https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/publications/Superior-Court-Judicial-Divisions-20190101_0.pdf?29qj01i0LEtKf1_QXhrbeaW3.bppK9yE |website=NCCourts |publisher=The State of North Carolina |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> The town of Leland's governing body is a town council and Mayor. The town council is composed of four members who serve four-year terms, that are staggered. The Mayor is restricted to the same voting rights, privileges and limitations as the town council members.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mayor & Council |url=https://www.townofleland.com/mayor-council |website=Town of Leland |publisher=VC3 |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==
[[File:Village Road viewed from westbound US 17-74-76 off-ramp, Leland, North Carolina.jpg|thumb|Commercial area along Village Road, looking north from [[North Carolina Highway 133]].]]

===Town services===
====Police department====
As of 2020, the Leland Police Department had 30 trained officers. The Leland Police force is partitioned into six subdivisions: the board administrations, network and bolster administrations, key and strategic administrations, examinations, watch, and hold.<ref>{{cite web|title=Leland Police Department (Brunswick County, NC) |url=https://millingtonpolice.org/north-carolina/police-department/leland-police-department/ |website=millingtonpolice.org |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref>

The Leland police department offers its citizens the use of a service called CrimeMapping, a product of TriTech Software Systems. CrimeMapping is an online interactive tool that allows users to access and analyze reports for the entire town limits, or the option to isolate their search to a certain block, street or neighborhood. Jeremy Humphries, Captain of Support Services for the Leland Police Department, said: "It gives them [Leland citizens] the ability to see what is going on within their neighborhoods and communities without ... requesting reports."<ref>{{cite news|title=Leland Police Department launches community crime map |url=https://www.wwaytv3.com/2021/02/19/leland-police-department-launches-community-crime-map/ |access-date=November 6, 2021 |work=ABC |agency=WWAY News |publisher=ChartLocal |date=February 19, 2021}}</ref>

====Fire/rescue department====
The department was established in 1959 as non-profit volunteer organization. In 2017 the Fire/Rescue Department was incorporated as a part of the township of Leland.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fire/Rescue |url=https://www.townofleland.com/firerescue |website=Town of Leland |publisher=VC3 |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref> The fire department also responds to emergency calls regarding motor vehicle accidents, and rescue calls.<ref>{{cite web|title=Leland Volunteer Fire Department in Leland, North Carolina |url=https://www.countyoffice.org/leland-volunteer-fire-department-leland-nc-56f/ |website=County Office |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref> It has over 40 paid career staff and a roster of part-time and volunteer employees. The department has one station at 1004 Village Road, a station located at 1379 River Road.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fire Departments |url=https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/emergency/fire-departments/ |website=Brunswick County NC |publisher=Brunswick County Government |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref>

====Emergency medical services====
Brunswick County Emergency Services also provides [[emergency medical services]] to Leland and operates two [[paramedic]] level ambulances stationed in the Leland Industrial Park. The next closest ambulance is located in [[Town Creek Township]] located in [[Winnabow]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=LELAND VOLUNTEER FIRE/RESCUE CONTINUES TO MEET HIGH SERVICE STANDARDS, KEEPS INSURANCE RATES LOW |url=https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/leland-volunteer-firerescue-continues-to-meet-high-service-standards-keeps-insurance-rates-low/ |website=Brunswick County NC |publisher=Brunswick County Government |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref>

====Emergency alert system====
Leland offers its residents the ability to use a voluntary service called [https://www.onsolve.com/platform-products/critical-communications/codered-public-alerting/ CodeRED]. CodeRED is a free high-speed emergency mass notification system provided by OnSolve, LLC.<ref>{{cite web|title=Leland Launches CodeRED Alert System for Emergency Notifications |url=https://www.townofleland.com/news/leland-launches-codered-alert-system-emergency-notifications |website=Town of Leland |publisher=VC# |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref> At the date of its launch the town's emergency management directory John Grimes was quoted by [[WECT]] stating: "CodeRED’s system will provide Town staff with a reliable, easy-to-use interface to quickly deliver critical information to our residents during emergencies"<ref>{{cite web |title=Leland launches emergency alert system |url=https://www.wect.com/2021/10/27/leland-launches-emergency-alert-system/ |website=WECT |publisher=WECT 6 News |access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref>

====Trash and recycling====
Leland does not have its own municipal waste system; instead, trash service is provided by Brunswick County through [[GFL Environmental]], Inc.<ref>{{cite web |title=Trash & Recycling Collection |url=https://www.townofleland.com/trash-recycling |website=Town of Leland |publisher=VC3 |access-date=November 4, 2021}}</ref> The town of Leland did once offer a curbside recycling service to its citizens; the service which was done through GFL environmental Inc., expired on June 30, 2021. Prior to cancellation of service, Leland transitioned its curbside recycling program to once a month, instead of twice, on July 1, 2020. According to town officials, the deciding factor was the dramatic increase in costs associated with the recycling program. In the fiscal year 2016–17, the town spent $390,000 on the recycling program, while the town was projected to spend $723,389 in the 2021-22 fiscal year, a potential 85% increase.<ref>{{cite news|title=Town of Leland to end its curbside recycling program |url=https://www.wect.com/2021/02/05/town-leland-end-its-curbside-recycling-program/ |access-date=November 4, 2021 |work=WECT6 News |agency=WECT6 News |publisher=MSNBC |date=February 5, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Leland transitioning to once-a-month recycling pickup on July 1 |url=https://www.wect.com/2020/05/15/leland-transitioning-once-a-month-recycling-pickup-july/ |access-date=November 4, 2021 |work=WECT6 News |agency=WECT6 News |issue=May 15, 2020 |publisher=MSNBC}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Brunswick County growth is among the highest in the state. How is the landfill keeping up? |url=https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/2021/09/15/brunswick-county-population-growth-leads-landfill-replacement-north-carolina/8332452002/ |access-date=November 4, 2021 |work=September 15, 2021 |agency=StarNews Online |publisher=USA Today}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://capefearcog.org/ Cape Fear Council of Governments website]
* [https://www.townofleland.com/ Town of Leland – Official Website]
* [http://www.visitlelandnc.com Leland tourism website]
* [http://www.northbrunswickmagazine.com Leland, North Carolina's Lifestyle Magazine]
* [http://leland.insiderinfo.us Leland NC InsiderInfo.us Area Guide]
* [https://www.onsolve.com/platform-products/critical-communications/codered-public-alerting/ Onsolve's website]
* [https://newrepublic.com/article/171824/charter-school-north-carolina-requires-girls-wear-skirts The Bigger Story Behind the Charter School That Requires Girls to Wear Skirts]

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