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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.
Good Shepherd Center hosts coat drive
Several local organizations teamed up today for a meaningful coat drive aimed at providing winter coats for children in need.
Area businesses react to increasing egg prices
The rise in prices is due to a strain of H5N1, also known as avian flu, that killed more than 13 million egg-laying hens last month alone.
Tracking homelessness across Cape Fear: Annual PIT Count
CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) -- Over the next few days, the Cape Fear Homeless Continuum of Care (CFCOC) will be gathering data on the unhoused population across Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties. On Wednesday, the count took place in…
UNCW Athletics to hold Girls and Womens in Sport Day Clinic
It will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Hanover Hall before the women's basketball game against Hofstra. As part of the clinic, girls in 6th grade or younger will be able to play various sports.
Severe weather contributing to home insurance hikes on the NC coast
Starting in June, North Carolina will see a baseline increase of 7% this year. Homes in coastal areas will see an increase of 10%, and homes on or near the beach will see an increase of 16%.
Local businessman gifts $50,000 to Bald Head Island Academy
Doug Witcher, the founder and CEO of insurance network company Smart Choice donated $50,000 to Bald Head Island Academy on behalf of the Douglas S. Witcher Family Foundation.
Coast Guard rescues two boaters 100 miles from Wilmington coast
The Coast Guard rescued two men approximately 103 miles east of Wilmington Tuesday.
U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr. announces departure
US. Attorney Michael Easley Jr. announced Wednesday that he is stepping down from his position on Monday.
Frontier makes a second bid for Spirit as budget airlines struggle
No-frills, budget airlines often lead the industry in customer complaints, according to government data, so if one were to disappear would it be missed by travelers?