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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.
Whiteville honors beloved Santa’s helper with ‘Keeper of the Christmas Spirit’ award
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY-TV) – For the past 54 years, when the holiday season comes around, Dwight Burleson gears up to help jolly Saint Nick…
Players Era Championship teams to receive more than $1M on average in NIL compensation
Stopping short of saying every participating college basketball team in the Players Era Championship will receive at least $1 million in name, image and likeness money, tournament co-founder Seth Berger said Tuesday the average compensation will be greater than that figure.
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday started his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt, to the surprise of many in the South American nation who doubted he would ever end up behind bars.
24 schoolgirls abducted from Kebbi in Nigeria have been rescued, president says
All 24 schoolgirls held by assailants following a mass abduction last week from a school in northwestern Nigeria have been rescued, the country's president announced Tuesday.
Rescuers find grandmother and 3 grandchildren who went missing on a hike in South Carolina
Rescuers on Tuesday found a grandmother and three grandchildren who reported the prior evening that they had gotten lost while hiking in a South Carolina state park, prompting a massive search with drones, helicopters, off-road vehicles and dogs.
FBI seeks interviews with Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders
Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter.
Half of Cape Fear families struggle to afford diapers, local bank steps in
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) -- One in two families in the Cape Fear region struggles with buying diapers, forcing many to sacrifice other…
Wilmington Butcher’s Market stocks up on turkeys and specialty meats for holidays
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) -- North Carolina is the nation's leading producer of turkeys by the pound. The Butcher's Market on Oleander Drive in Wilmington is gearing up for another busy year of turkey and specialty meat sales. The…
Thanksgiving brings higher stress and mental health risks for veterans
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) -- Thanksgiving can be a challenging time for many veterans, with stress and mental health concerns often increasing during the holiday. Some mental health experts say awareness and access to support can make a critical difference. …