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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.
Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation opens registration for summer camps
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation is allowing registration for a variety of summer camps for the 2022 season. Some of the summer camp options include: Jeremy Owens Junior Lifeguard Camp, Flag Football Camp, QuickStart Tennis Camp,…
CFCC launches fiber optic cable installer training program
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College, in partnership with CloudWyze, Focus Broadband, Spectrum, Fiber Optic Solutions, and MasTec, is pleased to launch a new Fiber Optic Cable Installer training program to meet the local workforce demand. "CloudWyze is…
Wrightsville Beach Brewery to host fundraising happy hour with A Safe Place
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- A Safe Place will hold a fundraising happy hour at Wrightsville Beach Brewery, Tuesday April 19th, 6:00pm-9:00pm. This free event will have live music, a chance to enter giveaways, volunteer signup opportunities, and an educational table.…
Mariupol mayor says siege has killed more than 10K civilians
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The mayor of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol says that more than 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege of his city and that the full death toll could surpass twice that number. Speaking…
CFCC Landscape students to hold annual plant sale
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Cape Fear Community College's Landscape Gardening and Horticultural Science program will hold its annual plant sale tomorrow, April 12th through Thursday, April 14th from 10:00 A.M to 3:00 P.M. This year's plants have been selected by…
Attic, Basement, and Closet sale at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- You can support the Wilmington Boy's Choir as easy as "A-B-C" through the annual Attic, Basement and Closet sale at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. First, donate items for the sale: Drop off your donations in the…
Boiling Spring Lakes search warrant leads to illegal drugs, guns and cash
BOILING SPRING LAKES, NC (WWAY) --On Friday, April 8th, 2022, the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department, in collaboration with the Oak Island Police Department, executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Oakdale Drive in Boiling Spring Lakes after…
Brunswick County free cleanup week starts today
Beginning April 11th through April 16th, Brunswick County property owners and residents can dispose of all materials, with the exception of hazardous waste and regular household trash, at the Brunswick County Landfill free of charge.
Small plane flips on Jaybird Shoals after landing gear dug into the sand
A spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard says a report came in around 8:00 pm this evening of a small plane flipping near Bald Head Island.