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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.
Artist behind upcoming Northchase Library installation shares his inspiration
The piece entitled "The Sky's the Limit" was designed by local artist Wynn Buzzell. Buzzell has designed artworks across the country for the last 11 years.
California man arrested, New Hanover County teen found safe on bus headed to LA
A California man has been arrested on multiple charges, including statutory rape and kidnapping, after a missing 15-year-old girl from New Hanover County was located on a Greyhound bus en route to Los Angeles.
Novant Health seeks State approval for new rehabilitation facility in Wilmington
Novant Health has filed a certificate of need application with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to develop a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Wilmington, state health officials announced.
Wilmington man faces gun, drug charges after traffic stop
A Wilmington man is facing multiple firearm and drug charges after running from a traffic stop early Friday morning, according to the Wilmington Police Department.
UPDATE: Suspect charged in Nakina arson that killed one
A man has been charged with first-degree murder and first-degree arson following a deadly fire in Nakina, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office
North Carolina GOP town hall gets rowdy as attendees hurl scathing questions on Trump
Before answering an attendee's question about President Donald Trump's “destructive and disastrous trade war,” U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards made a plea to the rowdy crowd at his Thursday town hall in Asheville, North Carolina.
Emergency crews respond to private plane crash in Pitt County
A single-engine plane crashed in Greenville Friday morning in the area of N. Memorial Dr. and Belvoir Rd.
Big March storm system threatens US with tornadoes, blizzards and wildfire risk
A huge storm system crossing the U.S. threatens to unleash tornadoes Friday in the Mississippi Valley, blizzards in the northern Plains and dry, gusty conditions in Texas and Oklahoma that pose a high risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service…
WHAT’S HAPPENING: March 14th-16th
CAPE FEAR (WWAY) — From shamrocks and pots of gold to global cultures and barbecue, there’s something for everyone happening across the Cape Fear this weekend. The 24th annual St. Patrick’s…