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Your photos at Disney World could end up at Smithsonian Institute
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History wants copies of your trips to Walt Disney World.
Don't judge a restaurant by its wait time: Omicron variant burns local eateries
The Omicron variant is making an already challenging year even harder for restaurants across the Cape Fear. Even the most successful shops in Wilmington say supply shortages, staffing issues, and price increases are burning local eateries.
Cameron Art Museum announces winter programs
The Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington is kicking off the new year with a huge list of programming for children and adults. The events include Martin Luther King holiday programming for kids, homeschooling help, painting classes, readings, yoga, and the return of Jazz@cam.
Cameron Art Museum Floating Lantern Ceremony returns Sunday
The Cameron Art Musuem's Floating Lantern Ceremony is Sunday, January 9 on the museum's grounds.
Shenandoah set to perform at Odell Williamson Auditorium
Country music megastars Shenandoah will bring 'The Every Road Tour' to Brunswick Community College's Odell Williamson Auditorium on January 15.
NC trooper, detained driver killed in Rutherford County traffic crash
Two people including a state highway patrol trooper were killed in a traffic crash Monday night.
John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
He also was the name behind the hugely popular sports video game, “Madden NFL Football.”
CFPUA announces holiday hours
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority will be closed for New Year's Eve on Friday, December 31.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots grow again
Tonight you have a chance to win more than 378 million dollars in the Powerball drawing. It has a cash value of nearly 276 million.
Military and vets don't need to 'Go It Alone' over the holidays
Coastal Horizons and the nonprofit Save A Vet Now (SAVN) are working to help veterans and military members get outpatient treatment services. SAVN has a special account to cover any co-pay or self-pay costs for treatment at its Brunswick, New Hanover, or Pender outpatient locations.
Saint Nicholas Foundation is helping Santa load his bag for kids, elderly in a record number of counties
The Saint Nicholas Foundation is spreading cheer near and far to make sure no child or elderly person is forgotten at the holidays. The foundation gives toys and gifts to more than 500 people in six states.
Candy Cane Garden Party, Winterfest celebrate holidays in Southport
The Southport Candy Cane Garden Party kicks off at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Keziah Park in downtown Southport. It features candy canes decorated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals. The event is free and includes hot chocolate and entertainment.
Orlando Jones headlines Family Promise 25th Anniversary Low Country Boil
Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear looks to a world in which every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. It is celebrating 25 years of providing case management, transitional housing, and emergency shelter to families in need. The 25th Anniversary Celebration Low Country Boil has a happy hour, dinner, and entertainment from comedian Orlando Jones.
2022 Azalea Festival Chefs' Showcase tickets on sale now
The 2022 North Carolina Azalea Festival has a signature event before spring arrives. The 2022 Chef's Showcase will bring together five chefs from around the state to the Hotel Ballast in January.
Drone drops steak and crab legs for prisoner feast but South Carolina guards find it first
’Twas three weeks before Christmas, and in the prison yard, a drone-dropped package was found by a guard.
Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case
An economist testified in Michael Jordan's federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute.
Pope Leo XIV gets into Christmas spirit with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps
Pope Leo XIV got into the Christmas spirit Monday by taking part in a very Roman papal tradition: praying for peace at a statue of the Madonna near the Spanish Steps on the Dec. 8 feast day that kicks off the Christmas season.
"Cape Fear Fish Sticks" to change team name following copyright issue
Brunswick County's newest baseball team will still debut this May in The Old North State League, but with a different identity than previously thought.
Landfall holds 14th annual Holiday Marketplace
Hundreds of people came out to look at and buy a variety of items, ranging from jewelry and clothes to paintings, and, of course, Christmas decorations.
Vet Center demolition begins after gas explosion; Wilmington tops 100 leaks this year
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – On Tuesday, demolition begins at the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center after the building exploded during a gas leak…
Cold night ahead; Good Shepherd Center prepares to shelter 100
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – As the Cape Fear Region braces for colder temperatures Monday night, The Good Shepherd Center is expecting a spike in those seeking…
Fuquay-Varina’s water transfer request sparks widespread opposition downstream
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) -- The Town of Fuquay-Varina has applied for an Interbasin Transfer Certificate that would allow for taking water out of the Cape Fear River…
Pender County Chair clarifies affordable housing remarks amid growth concerns
PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) -- With growing concerns about unregulated development, un-obtained growth, and impacts to traffic, Pender County Commission Chair, Randy Burton, wants to clarify some of his recent comments. During the November third commissioners meeting, Burton mentioned bringing affordable…