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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.
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan describes the challenges of creating "The Odyssey": "It should be hard"
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan said he knew filming "The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, "was going to be hard."
Person dies after medical emergency at Wrightsville beach on Sunday
A person died Sunday afternoon after suffering a medical emergency near a public beach access in Wrightsville Beach, according to town officials.
CFPUA opposes EPA plan to roll back PFAS drinking water standards
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) is urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain proposed federal drinking water regulations for several PFAS compounds, arguing that rescinding the standards would weaken public health protections and create uncertainty for utilities nationwide.
Disney TV pilot "Saltwater" set to film in Kure Beach
Disney Entertainment is bringing a new television pilot to Kure Beach later this month, with filming expected to take place from July 29 through Aug. 6, pending final approval of a film permit by the Kure Beach Town Council.
Endangered Indiana bats captured in North Carolina for first time in more than a decade
Wildlife biologists have made a remarkable discovery in western North Carolina, capturing federally endangered Indiana bats during mist netting surveys for the first time in more than a decade.
NC MedAssist to bring mobile free pharmacy to New Hanover County on July 24
North Carolinians in need of free over-the-counter medications will have an opportunity to access essential health supplies when NC MedAssist brings its Mobile Free Pharmacy to New Hanover County on Friday, July 24.
Road closures, lane restrictions planned on Myrtle Grove Road
Drivers on Myrtle Grove Road should prepare for road closures and lane restrictions later this month as utility work takes place in southern New Hanover County.
UNCW announces death of former Chancellor Emeritus James R. Leutze
UNCW has announced former Chancellor Emeritus James R. Leutze, a visionary leader, distinguished educator and respected historian, died this weekend.
Wall Street holds steadier as chip companies swing back upward
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is holding steadier, as stocks of chip companies and other winners of the artificial intelligence-boom swing back upward on their roller-coaster ride. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% early Monday, coming off its first losing…