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18 Jul 2025
Leland’s Disastrous Flood Ordinance Changes on Hold for Now
On Thursday, July 17, the Leland Town Council voted 3-2 not to enact proposed changes to its flood ordinances (Code of Ordinances Chapter 26 – Flood Damage Prevention). While the proposed changes would do nothing to prevent or alleviate flooding, they would have ensnared hundreds of existing home and property owners in costly, damaging, and unnecessary regulations that undermine property values, restrict the ability to improve
20 May 2025
WMPO Board Votes to Keep Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Replacement Moving Forward
At its May 28 regular meeting, the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) Board voted 8-4 to reaffirm its position that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) should explore all possible options to fund a replacement for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. In January 2024, the WMPO allowed NCDOT to include the possible use of
12 May 2025
BASE Hires New President & CEO
BASE selected Jerod Patterson as its next president and CEO. His first day in the role was May 12, succeeding Tyler Newman, who departed earlier this year after nine years at the helm. Jerod comes to BASE from the City of Wilmington, where he served as the city’s Corporate Affairs Director. His experience in government