There’s significant momentum behind the plans for a tolled replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, which are nearing the point of no return. Serious questions remain about the plans’ impact, and some are asking if there are any alternatives. Here’s a look at how we got here and what could come next.

Slowly but surely, plans have been moving forward to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge with a new, tolled bridge. As that plan becomes much closer to a reality, the unpopular toll isn't the only concern. On today's show, two Wilmington city council members share their thoughts on the process, and how things might proceed differently.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board will consider removing Stephanie Sneed as chair at its next meeting.

North Carolina A&T State University has been awarded $10 million to expand the school's capacity for research in areas of artificial intelligence, autonomy, cyber resilience and quantum systems.