Cape Fear Moving Forward wants to hear from you!

Screenshot of Public Input Map - CapeFearMovingForward2045.com
Screenshot of Public Input Map – CapeFearMovingForward2045.com

http://www.capefearmovingforward2045.org/

“Cape Fear Moving Forward 2045 will be the plan used by federal, state, and local governments to guide transportation projects in our region over the next 25 years. The creation of this plan is a requirement in order to secure federal transportation dollars for our region. Cape Fear Moving Forward 2045 will replace our current plan, Cape Fear Transportation 2040, which will expire in November 2020.”…

“Are you ready to get involved? Visit our interactive map to provide feedback for future projects and take our short transportation survey now!”

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About the organinzation:

“The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the greater Wilmington area. MPOs are federally-funded organizations charged with coordinating and planning transportation projects in urbanized areas with more than 50,000 residents. The WMPO originated in 1978 and today represents a population of over 280,000.”

The WMPO’s member jurisdictions include three counties and seven incorporated cities and towns:

  • City of Wilmington
  • New Hanover County
  • Pender County
  • Town of Leland
  • Brunswick County
  • Town of Carolina Beach
  • Town of Wrightsville Beach
  • Town of Kure Beach

PortCityDaily.com article about the long range planning and seeking your input: “Rail relocation, bike paths, street plans — here’s your chance to comment on long-range transportation plans”

“The story behind the GenX crisis” in N.C. and in other states

Water Pollution Photo by Patrick Hendry on Unsplash
Photo by Patrick Hendry on Unsplash

The Fayetteville Observer posted,  “Secrets, denials and toxic water: The story behind the GenX crisis“.  An excerpt:

“Last June, news broke in the Wilmington Star-News that GenX had contaminated the Cape Fear River and the drinking water for an estimated 250,000 people from Cumberland County to the coast. Researchers found not only GenX, but an entire stew of…” (CONTINUED in the article)

Panther Christian McCaffrey to headline 910 Preps Banquet

“Panthers’ Christian McCaffrey to headline 910Preps banquet” – June 9, 2018 | The Fayetteville Observer

In the post, “Panthers’ Christian McCaffrey to headline 910Preps banquet“, The Fayetteville Observer reported that:

Christian McCaffrey  (a sophomore Carolina Panther) will “share his story with a select group of high school athletes at The Fayetteville Observer’s inaugural Best of 910Preps Awards Banquet on June 9 at the Crown Expo Center, sponsored by Village Family Dental.”

Some Cape Fear Counties Among LEAST Healthiest in State

Photo by Stas Svechnikov on Unsplash
Photo by Stas Svechnikov on Unsplash

Fayetteville Observer posted an article, “Region counties among the state’s least healthy“. It said:

“Cumberland County ranks 75th out of 100 counties in North Carolina in overall health, according to a report released Wednesday. Four Cape Fear region counties are among the six least healthiest counties in the state, the rankings found.

County Health Rankings is a report…It compares counties within states and shows that where someone lives influences how well and how long they will live.”

Read the article to find out the four counties!