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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.
Staff: Sen. Thom Tillis won't attend protests due to death threats
Staff for Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) say the senator will not attend certain town hall meetings organized by protesters due to death threats the senator and his staff have received.
Trump to invoke wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out deportations to Guantanamo
CBS News ---- President Trump is planning to invoke a wartime law known as the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 as soon as Friday to authorize the summary deportation of some migrants, including to Guantanamo Bay, escalating his government-wide immigration crackdown, multiple U.S. officials familiar with the plan told CBS News.
Injuries to freshman star Cooper Flagg, Maliq Brown hit at inopportune time for No. 1 Duke
Coach Jon Scheyer said it's a “real long shot" that Flagg will be able to play in the ACC semifinals, and it's too early to say whether Brown will make it back at all.
'A slap in the face:' Pender County moves to take control of EMS and Fire
On Monday night, commissioners passed an amended resolution 3-1 to declare Pender EMS and Fire's Board of Directors vacant, appointing three county commissioners to the board.
Local boutique preps for Azalea Festival
Meadowlark Boutique offers a unique collection of hats and fascinators designed by Christine A. Moore, the first milliner to design for the Kentucky Derby.
Brooklyn Arts businesses report record sales following social district pilot program
Some business owners in an area of Downtown Wilmington are hoping the city will adopt a new social district program after a pilot program ended last month.
A local brewery’s efforts to reduce environmental impact
President Trump has recently signed an executive order ending the federal mandate on the use of paper straws, but one local brewery is already ahead of the curve, embracing more sustainable practices—and they have no plans to turn back.
Petition hopes to save Smith Creek Park Preserve trails from development
A petition urging New Hanover County Commissioners to stop Phase 2 development of the Smith Creek Park Preserve, has garnered close to 1,500 signatures.
N.C. Wildlife has tips on encountering animals during spring
Never feed or handle a wild animal. Leave a young animal where it’s found because wild parents rarely abandon their young, even if they detect human scent.