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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.
Man held on $2.5 million bond for allegedly sexually assaulting minors
New Hanover County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting two minors on six separate occasions.
Wilmington Police investigate shooting on North 11th Street
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting. A WPD spokesman said it happened Tuesday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. in the 200 block of North 11th Street. When units arrived, they found one person who had been shot.…
NC Appeals Court rules Wilmington’s restrictions on short-term rentals are illegal
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled that Wilmington’s short-term rental ordinance violates state law.
Growing together, being a connection for others is focus of Child Abuse Prevention Month
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- In New Hanover County, Health and Human Services’ Child Protective Services is working to make sure children in the community have the emotional and physical support needed to grow up in a stable and…
Official: Sacramento shooting suspect seen on video with gun
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A second suspect arrested Tuesday in connection with the mass shooting that killed six people in Sacramento had posted a live Facebook video of himself brandishing a handgun hours before gunfire erupted, a law enforcement official…
White House to extend student loan pause through August
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, extending a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone payments during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an administration official familiar with the…
US official: US, allies, to ban new investments in Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States, in coordination with the EU and Group of 7 nations, will roll out new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday — including an investment freeze — in response to evidence of war crimes in Ukraine,…
CFCC's Public Health and Safety Training Expo to connect job seekers with employers
CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College will host a Public Health and Safety Training Expo on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at its North Campus in Castle Hayne, NC. The expo will…
Wilmington Fire Department now accepting applications for 2022 Junior Fire Academy
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The Wilmington Fire Department hosts a Junior Fire Academy in the summer for rising 9th through 12th graders. During the week-long "camp-like" experience, students can learn life-saving skills like using a fire extinguisher, bike and pedestrian…