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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.
Gas prices continue their decline for the 4th week in a row, longest stretch since 2020
Average gasoline prices in North Carolina have fallen 12.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.30/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 6,092 stations in North Carolina.
CFPUA unearths 112-year-old water valve during recent repair work
As part of the City of Wilmington’s North Front Street Streetscape project, a contractor recently asked CFPUA to depressurize part of the water system to allow them to connect new water mains near the intersection of North Front and Grace streets.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE: Retired non-profit founder continues to build connections, and community
On most afternoons at Kids Making It, you'll hear the buzz of busy kids, learning woodworking skills in a nondescript building on a quiet section of Castle Street near downtown Wilmington, NC.
Local Wilmington media group uses $1,000 prize for good
A Wilmington media group won one thousand dollars in a contest and used it in a unique and impactful way.
Family of Shallotte man killed in crash seek answers
“They aren't giving me no details, I don't know what happened, all they said was that he got killed in a car accident,” she said. “My heart is aching."
Vehicle crash near Holden Beach Road outside Shallotte
NCDOT is reporting that there was a vehicle crash east of Shallotte on Highway 130 (or Holden Beach Road) near Beachway Trail Southwest.
Wilmington bars relieved after private club membership law repealed
A 40-year-old law requiring bar patrons to pay for memberships to get into private bars has been repealed, and many local bar owners and goers say they're relieved.
Navassa Town Councilman arrested
A Navassa Town Councilman has been arrested and charged with traffic crimes.
Impassioned Biden signs order on abortion access
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to protect access to abortion, delivering impassioned remarks condemning the Supreme Court decision that ended that constitutional right. He said it's now up to Congress to fully restore the…