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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.
Nearly $30 billion lost to phone scams in 12 months
RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) -- Wouldn't it be nice if you could block all robocalls before you even have the chance to pick them up? Wireless carriers continue to improve their technology to stop unwanted calls, but a record number of…
Lane closure on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
WILMINGTON, NC (NCDOT NEWS RELEASE) – A lane of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will be closed for several hours to allow crews to safely perform maintenance. Tomorrow, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the right eastbound lane of the bridge is…
US President Biden calls Bucha atrocities a "war crime"
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- President Joe Biden Monday called the atrocities committed by Russia and President Vladimir Putin in Bucha, Ukraine, a “war crime” but said it was not a genocide, adding that he is looking into more sanctions on…
Tar Heels, Jayhawks enter NCAA title tilt with common roots
By DAVE SKRETTA and AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writers NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The story of college basketball can be traced largely from the base of Mount Oread on the campus of Kansas, where the inventor of the game was…
Nikolas Cruz, Parkland school shooter's jury selection begins
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jury selection in the deadliest U.S. mass shooting ever to go to trial began Monday with preliminary screening for the panel that will determine whether Nikolas Cruz will be put to death for murdering 17 students…
YWCA and UNCW to host 'A Discussion with Rev. Naomi Tutu' at Warwick Center
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) - YWCA Lower Cape Fear has partnered with UNCW Office of Community Engagement and Applied Learning and the forthcoming UNCW Equity Institute to host an evening with Rev. Naomi Tutu on Wednesday, April 13 from 5:30 -…
Harbor Way Gardens Mother's Day weekend celebration brings art and roses
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The public is invited to celebrate Mother's Day weekend by strolling through Harbor Way Gardens while enjoying the outdoors, blooming roses, and also art. On May 7th and 8th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the…
Senate panel moves toward vote on Jackson court nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee debated Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination for Supreme Court justice on Monday with Democrats aiming to confirm her by the end of the week as the first Black woman on the high court. The…
Condo plans set for Surf City's Topsail Landing development
(WILMINGTON STARNEWS) -- Plans to bring more condos to Topsail Landing on Surf City's mainland are underway for the N.C. 210 and U.S. 50 corridor. Developers from Surf City Condominiums, LLC received a nod from town officials to put up two proposed buildings on…