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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.
Rocky Point man arrested on multiple child exploitation charges
Detectives with the Pender County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Rocky Point man on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Officials, businesses react to New Centre Drive explosion that destroyed veterinary hospital
Wilmington Fire Chief Steve Mason said 4 firefighters were injured: 2 suffered concussions, 1 broke an ankle, and a 4th was transported to the UNC Burn Clinic at Chapel Hill for severe 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his hands.
Wilmington City Council holds last meeting at Thalian Hall
"Our plans include the Hippodrome: a new 300 seat venue for performance, immersive, and new media," Fernando told City Council, "not to mention transforming our outdoor portico into a concert and film venue."
New Hanover handles Coastal Christian 4-1
New Hanover boys soccer improved to 3-0 on the season after a Tuesday home win over Coastal Christian.
Voter referendum on Holden Beach issuing bonds for pier funding to be on November ballot
Commissioner Page Dyer says the referendum gives the town *seven years to make a decision on whether to use the bonds," and says the $7.3 million is a worst case scenario.
City of Wilmington appoints Ryan Zuidema as next Chief of Police
He began his career with the Lynchburg Police Department in 1997 and held a wide range of assignments and leadership roles within the department. He was appointed Chief of Police in 2018.
Local leaders gather in Wilmington to promote EVs, oppose rollback of 'clean car standards'
Tuesday morning, state representative Deb Butler joined other elected officials on Water Street in downtown Wilmington to spotlight electric vehicles.
Five firefighters injured responding to building explosion UPDATE
Fire crews and Wilmington Police are responding to reports of an explosion and fire on New Centre Drive.
Whiteville veteran's home flooded from nearby stormwater pipe
Ezra Lanctot lives with his wife and son on N Thompson Street. He says last week, a stormwater outflow pipe across the street became overwhelmed.