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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.
Have you seen this car? BCSO searching for answers after vehicle break-ins, theft
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- Detectives with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office are asking for assistance from community with identifying a vehicle that is allegedly involved with break ins within the community. Detectives are looking to identify the owner(s)…
New holistic recovery program opens in Wilmington Friday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Tree House Recovery NC located at 1118 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC on Friday, July 22nd. Tree House Recovery NC is an intensive outpatient substance…
World Series bound: Bladen County 12U
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WWAY) - The 12U Dixie Youth team from Bladen County will be representing the state at the World Series. They won the Majors state tournament going undefeated and are the first team ever in county history in that…
NC Wildlife Federation honors 19 statewide with Conservation Award
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- North Carolina Wildlife Federation has announced the winners of its 58th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. Honorees for 2022 include agency professionals, elected officials, volunteers and organizations committed to North Carolina’s wildlife, habitat and natural resources.…
World Series bound: Cape Fear 10U All-Stars softball team
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - The Wilmington area has a softball team that is World Series bound in 2022. The Cape Fear All-Stars went undefeated in the state tournament and the district tournament. While dominating district 9, they outscored opponents 62-16.…
Wilmington Police Department looking for missing persons in two separate cases
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)-- Wilmington Police Department has released images of two separate missing persons cases, hoping that anyone in the…
$1.14M in grants awarded to NC coastal communities including Topsail and Leland
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is awarding grants to 22 communities for Phase 3 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP). More than $1.14 million dollars will be made…
World Golf Hall of Fame returns to North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) -- Today, the United States Golf Association (USGA) and the World Golf Hall of Fame announced that the World Golf Hall of Fame will be moved to Pinehurst, North Carolina. Governor Roy Cooper joined the announcement today,…
Statewide initiative launched to help children in the foster care system
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- North Carolina's six Local Management Entities (LME) and Managed Care Organizations (MCO) launched the NC Child and Family Improvement Initiative on May 1st, 2022. The initiative was created to provide a solution to solve the current…