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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.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom
Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel, stiffer competition from bigger carriers, and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue.
New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office K9s receive ballistic vest
Ten K9s with the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office have received bullet and stab protective vests.
The Carolina Beat: Robeson Practical Nursing
Christina Dees talks with Marie Hedgepeth to learn more about the practical nursing program at Robeson Community College.
Couples explored options at WWAY Wilmington Wedding Expo
A wedding expo in downtown Wilmington got brides-to-be excited for their big day. The WWAY Wilmington Wedding Expo kicked off at the Aloft Coastline Center, sponsored by River Landing.
Wilmington’s Annual Battleship Half Marathon
This 13.1-mile race started on Water Street in downtown Wilmington, taking runners across all three bridges, past Greenfield Lake, and finishing at Water Street Park.
Castle Hayne residents gather to discuss proposed development
Members of the Castle Hayne community gathered this weekend to voice their concerns about a proposed development that could change the landscape of their area. The development, known as "Hilton’s Bluff," is planned for what is currently Sledge Forest, a natural area in the region.
Festive fun and local art at the Holiday Cheer Market
The indoor Holiday Cheer Market, hosted by TheArtWorks on Willard Street, features over 40 local artists ready to share their holiday cheer.
Son gifts father a restored Chevy Camaro decades after he let one go to raise a family
For Earl Guynes and his son, Jared, cars have always been their love language, bonding over Bondo and brake pads since Jared was young.
"The Voice" winner Sundance Head recovering after accidental shooting at his Texas ranch
Sundance Head, the 2016 winner of "The Voice," is recovering after an accidental shooting at his ranch in Texas, his publicist told CBS News.