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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.
Silver Pride Cinema Festival returns to Wilmington for second year
Lights, camera, celebration. The Silver Pride Cinema Festival is back in Wilmington this weekend, bringing LGBTQ+ stories and community members together for a second year.
City of Wilmington names Suzanne Russell as Director of Compliance
The City of Wilmington has appointed Suzanne Russell as its new Director of Compliance, where she will oversee permitting, code enforcement, and serve as the City’s Zoning Administrator, officials announced.
The Qualified Captain partners with WWAY to share boat explosion prevention tips
WILMINGTON, N.C. — As boating season ramps up, Wilmington-based boating safety specialist, The Qualified Captain, is reminding boaters to take a few simple…
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 11 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released this week.
Autopsy testimony continues Tru Colors trial
Testimony in the Tru Colors Brewing double-murder trial focused Friday on autopsy findings for Briyanna Williams and Koredreese Tyson, with jurors hearing details about the gunshot wounds that killed both victims.
Whiteville wins 10th state baseball championship, ending seven-year title drought
The Whiteville High School baseball team is celebrating a historic achievement after capturing its 10th state championship Thursday night, defeating East Rutherford 3-2 to claim the title.
Clothing rental services promise a sustainable alternative to fast fashion
For weddings, vacations or other special occasions, more consumers are turning to clothing rental services instead of buying something new.
Wilmington woman arrested following firearm investigation
A Wilmington woman is in custody following an investigation into a reported firearm discharge on Chestnut Street, according to the Wilmington Police Department.
Hoggard Girls Soccer falls to Myers Park in 8A State Championship
The Hoggard Vikings were defeated in the 8A Girls Soccer State Championship, Thursday, May 28, after a penalty shootout, 1-1 (5-4).