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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.
Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
The U.S. stock market is falling from its records Friday and joining a worldwide drop for stocks, as higher oil prices send a shiver through the bond market. Stocks that had been caught up in the euphoria around artificial-intelligence technology led the way lower.
Boil water advisory issued for area near Carolina Beach Road and South Carolina Avenue
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory beginning Monday, May 19, for customers in the area of Carolina Beach Road and South Carolina Avenue while crews complete water system repairs.
Pender Correctional Institute to host hiring event in Burgaw
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction will host a hiring event for correctional officer candidates at Pender Correctional Institution in Burgaw, offering both full-time and part-time positions as part of ongoing recruitment efforts in public safety.
Coast Guard intercepts "triple threat" of boats holding 3 tons of cocaine, opens fire on one vessel
The crew of a U.S. Coast Guard ship simultaneously intercepted three boats carrying illicit drugs in the Caribbean Sea, seizing over three tons of cocaine and stopping what the agency called a "triple threat," officials said Thursday.
YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina raises more than $249,000 at annual breakfast for community
The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina brought together community leaders, elected officials, donors, and partners on Friday for its 12th annual Breakfast for Community, held at the Nir Family YMCA.
FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to capture and prosecution of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013 and was later charged with revealing classified information to the Tehran government.
Museum of Coastal Carolina to celebrate World Ocean Day with week of marine mammal programming
The Museum of Coastal Carolina will celebrate marine mammals and ocean conservation with a week-long series of events beginning June 8 in honor of World Ocean Day, with programming continuing through World Sea Turtle Day on June 16.
Southbound South Kerr Avenue to close temporarily for water line installation
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority announced that a section of southbound South Kerr Avenue will temporarily close beginning Friday evening while crews install a new water line.
King Tides expected to bring flooding risks to Carolina Beach this week
Carolina Beach officials are warning residents and visitors to prepare for possible flooding as King Tides are expected to begin Thursday, May 14, and continue through Thursday, May 21.