Group day facilities are on their way back into the Wilmington land development code, though the update needs to pass a second vote.

On Wednesday, NCDOT opened a month-long public comment period on a modified version of a Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement, which officials say addresses many of the public concerns they’ve heard. But, at least right now, NCDOT isn’t considering options that would require new action by federal stakeholders.

Jamie Rogers Southern is stepping down after 15 years with the organization. Bookmarks will begin the search for its next leader in the coming weeks.

The LGC will begin the formal process of deciding whether the town of Ronda in Wilkes County can be financially rehabilitated or if it should be dissolved.