New Hanover, Pender County is under Tornado Warning until 5 p.m.
New Hanover and Pender County are currently under a Tornado Warning, until 5 p.m. Affected areas include Murraysville, Ogden, Hampstead, and Kings Grant.
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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.
Hurricanes Foundation donates $50,000 to Fight Summer Hunger, 150,000 meals supported
The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation has donated $50,000 to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina's Stop Summer Hunger initiative, helping provide more than 150,000 meals to children and families during the summer months.
Nearly half of Americans say they're worse off financially than a year ago, NY Fed finds
The U.S. economy may be holding up better than expected, but Americans are growing more pessimistic about their personal finances.
Wilmington Juneteenth events to celebrate history, freedom, and community engagement
The Juneteenth Committee of Wilmington, Inc. is hosting a series of community events this June honoring African American history, culture, and freedom, while emphasizing education, civic engagement, and literacy.
Wilmington to celebrate America’s 250th with double fireworks shows downtown
The City of Wilmington is marking the nation’s 250th anniversary with an expanded Fourth of July celebration featuring two simultaneous fireworks shows over the Cape Fear River.
NCDHHS awards $10 million to strengthen EMS workforce and expand rural behavioral health services
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced it will distribute $10 million to 39 local EMS agencies through the NC Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen the state’s emergency medical services workforce and expand access to behavioral health care in rural communities.
NCDOT launches real-time updates for Wrightsville Beach bridge project
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is introducing a new way for residents, media outlets and community partners to stay informed about the Wrightsville Beach Bridge Replacement Project.
Senior Resource Center seeking volunteer drivers for home-delivered meals program
The New Hanover County Senior Resource Center is seeking volunteer drivers to help deliver meals to older adults through its Home Delivered Meals Program.
Natural gas bills expected to drop for North Carolina Piedmont customers
Piedmont Natural Gas says it has lowered rates for its North Carolina customers for the fourth time this year, a change the company says will reduce the average residential customer's annual bill by about $54.