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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.
South Brunswick draws West Brunswick 1-1 to close regular season
In their final regular season game, Southeastern Conference champion South Brunswick earned a 1-1 draw against county rival West Brunswick in non-league play.
Man pleads to Involuntary Manslaughter in Rocky Point overdose death
At the time of his arrest, a cell phone found on Lancaster contained evidence that Lancaster purchased a quantity of pills from Ethan Faircloth and others just before the death of Barnes.
Duke Eye Center pioneers new gene therapy for rare eye disease
Duke Eye Center has become the first academic medical center in the country to implant a new cell-based gene therapy for a rare eye disease called MacTel.
American Fish Company reopens a month after Southport mass shooting
They will be open for the rest of the season -- which usually runs until mid-December -- Thursdays through Sundays. They plan to operate from noon until closing time (which is usually around 10) on weekends, while they will open at 2 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.
A mother turns daughter’s tragic trafficking story into a mission for change
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- Pat Weimer knows the effects of human trafficking all too well. "Horrible. There were nights where I didn't sleep," says Weimer. Her late daughter Tiffany went through many cycles of human trafficking, starting back in…
NC AG visits Wilmington food bank amid lawsuit against Dept. of Agriculture
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Area food banks are rushing as a stop to SNAP benefits looms with the lingering government shutdown. Jeff Jackson, North…
Some NC voters mistakenly sent late registration notices
State election officials say fewer than 1,000 North Carolina voters may have received a voter registration notice in error ahead of the 2025 municipal elections.
New Hanover County launches website to connect residents with food distribution events
Food and Nutrition Services benefits in New Hanover County will not be distributed in the coming days as part of a federal directive halting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP payments during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.
Election 2025: Meet Leland Town Council candidate Susan Waleed
LELAND, NC (WWAY) -- The 2025 municipal election is underway, and Leland voters will soon decide who will serve as the town’s next council members. To help voters learn more about where each candidate stands on key local issues, WWAY…