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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

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