LELAND, NC (WECT) – Golfers in Brunswick County will raise money to help the family of a fallen law enforcement officer.

Detective Kyle Jones from the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office died unexpectedly in January.

Jones was a 19-year-veteran of law enforcement. According to the sheriff's office, he served the citizens of Columbus County from 1994-2000, and served Brunswick County from 2000 until his death.

NEW HANOVER, BRUNSWICK and PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A poker run will take place soon to raise money for a local man with cancer.

Matt Thomas, a Hampstead father and husband, was diagnosed with leukemia in March, according to event organizers.

The poker run, scheduled for May 11, will start at Billy Goats on Market Street in Wilmington, and will stop at Slainte in Hampstead, Daddy’s Place, Flounder’s Saloon and Half Time in Leland.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Get your appetite ready, the newly chartered Kiwanis Club of North Brunswick is hosting its first fundraiser for 2013 – the Chili Bowl.

This chili cook-off and bowling event will take place Saturday, March 9, noon to 2 p.m. at Thunder Alley in the Village at Magnolia Greens.

Tickets are $10 and include one game of bowling, shoe rental, $3 of arcade tokens, chili tasting and voting. Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the event with cash only. Proceeds will benefit local children’s programs in northern Brunswick County.

According to the club, teams will be comprised of local schools and various community organizations.

The cook-off will be judged in three categories: People Choice Award, People Choice for Best Theme and Spirit, and Judges Choice Award.