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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.
Democrats sue to keep Green Party off North Carolina ballot
North Carolina Democrats have asked a state court to overturn an elections board vote granting the Green Party official recognition despite allegations of fraud.
US employers added 528,000 jobs; unemployment falls to 3.5%
America’s hiring boom continued last month as employers added a surprising 528,000 jobs despite raging inflation and rising anxiety about a recession.
'We're not going away': Wilmington widow continues fight for change two years after anesthesia death
Two years ago, Dr. Henry Patel went to Dr. Mark Austin's oral surgery office in Leland for dental implants and never came home.
Film crews return to Burgaw for second season of a TV series
The Town of Burgaw is welcoming back a film crew, returning to film its second season.
Pender County law enforcement agencies take part in month-long active shooter training
An active school shooter was one of the many scenarios the Pender County Sheriff’s Office focused on in its month-long training with all of the enforcement agencies in the county.
'Drought' to have first in-person Wilmington screening
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Cucalorus has announced that the locally-made film "Drought" will be screening in person for the first time in Wilmington. It's part of the Friday Night Film Series at Jengo's Playhouse on Friday, August 5 at 7:30…
Wilmington non-profit works to bring smiles to unsheltered women
The organization had more than 250 purses, stuffed full and ready for distribution Thursday. Agencies geared toward helping women had the opportunity to pick-up some purses from Strickland’s on Oleander in Wilmington.
300K plus tires pose challenge for Wrightsville Beach renourishment project
The tires were used in the 60's and 70’s as an artificial reef and removing them would be too costly according to both Dave Connelly and Communications Director Patricia Smith with the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries.
Wilmington man pleads guilty to murdering a man during a home invasion
A man accused of murdering a blind man during a home invasion two years ago has pleaded guilty to the crime and will be going to prison for up to 20 years.