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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.
50 Wilmington high school students set to visit Central America for mission trip
There are about 50 students from the Christian school who are excited as they prepare to travel more than 2,000 miles to Central America, helping families in need with homes and resources.
Stephanie Key, The director of the annual ghost walk of Pender's past, died
She died this past Friday. Key was an assistant with the Pender County Tourism Department.
Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen by March 1
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding will reopen to traffic by March 1, Gov. Josh Stein announced Monday while visiting the roadway's shuttered portion and meeting with U.S.…
Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove said the order was not based on any assessment of the strength of the case, but rather because it had come too close to Adams' re-election campaign and distracted from his efforts to assist in the administration’s law-and-order priorities.
SecDef: Fort Bragg is coming back with a twist
The base will not be named after the former Confederate general again.
Town of Shallotte declines donation of "Little Church"
St. Mark AME Zion Church in Shallotte was dedicated in 1917 and served as a place of worship for African Americans before closing in 1990.
Holden Beach resident files lawsuit against town's Board of Commissioners
The suit claims the board did not meet the quorum provision, which states a majority of the board must be present during meetings.
Eagle family spotted at Airlie Gardens
Many different kinds of birds have been spotted at Airlie Gardens over the years, including two adult bald eagles.
Registration open for tennis tournament in New Hanover County to combat domestic violence
Players will compete in co-ed teams. Teams can include youth players aged 14+ with parent permission. Registration is $50 per player. The deadline to register is February 22.