WMPO board approves new five-year strategic plan

Published: Jun. 25, 2026 at 3:37 PM EDT|Updated: 5 hours ago
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The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) board has approved a new five-year strategic plan to guide transportation planning across the lower Cape Fear region.

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Columbus County deputy injured in crash on US 74/76

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A Columbus County sheriff’s deputy working off-duty was injured Thursday in a crash on U.S. 74/76 while assisting with a highway work zone.

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More than 37,700 pounds of food headed to NC food bank in America250 effort

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More than 37,700 pounds of shelf-stable food will be delivered to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina in Wilmington.

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Wave Transit board approves $17.4M budget, proposed route changes

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Wave Transit held a public hearing Thursday on a proposed $17.4 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027 and a package of service changes that could have boosted frequency on key routes and adjusted shuttle routing.

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More than 37,700 pounds of food headed to NC food bank in America250 effort

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More than 37,700 pounds of shelf-stable food will be delivered to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina in Wilmington.

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Beach vitex treatments set to resume across Topsail Island

Updated: 22 hours ago
Live recording for VODBeach vitex treatments will resume across Topsail Island, with crews starting in North Topsail Beach before heading south through Surf City and into Topsail Beach.