Land Grab Lawsuit Rocks Town Limits | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

Leland is suing Belville over two controversial land annexations on Chappell Loop Road, claiming the town violated state law by expanding without proper agreements—and ignoring their warnings. The first annexation in February 2024 and the second in April 2026 both sparked legal action, with Leland arguing Belville ignored their objections and misled the public. Now, Leland seeks to undo both annexations, halt Belville’s control over the land during litigation, and recover legal fees. This showdown over town boundaries could reshape how local governments expand—and who gets to decide. Listen…