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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.
New details on count of additional ballots in New Hanover County
The additional ballots—which include an estimated 1,500 absentee ballots and 1,900 provisional ballots—could change the current outcome of the county commission and school board race.
Text service says it shut down accounts that allegedly sent racist texts
A text messaging service said Friday that it discovered "one or more" of its users allegedly sent out racist text messages to phone numbers across the country and that the service quickly shut down the accounts.
Federal judge denies motion to recognize Michael Jordan's NASCAR teams as a chartered organization
A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by two NASCAR teams — one owned by NBA Hall of Famer — to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed in an antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France.
Two sentenced after death of a baby in Brunswick County
Two people pled guilty in the death of a baby in Brunswick County that happened back in January.
WWAY Student Athlete of the Week: Caroline Prease
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - This week's student athlete of the week is Caroline Prease from Wilmington Christian Academy. The senior is a two-time all state libero. She also has aspirations to play in college. [blox_vms account="WWAY" key="2f4655be240e0529c8003ca2133f077aacd01827" vtitle="WWAY Student Athlete…
Man is charged in highway shootings in and around North Carolina's capital
Police say they arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of shooting at least eight vehicles on a busy North Carolina highway as well as several area homes in recent days, in attacks that wounded a motorist.
Smoke testing in Carolina Beach happening next week
The Town of Carolina Beach will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system from November 12 to November 15.
FBI thwarts Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump
The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges Friday in a thwarted Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump before this week's presidential election.
Elwood Edwards, the man behind the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' greeting, dies at 74
Elwood Edwards, who voiced America Online’s ever-present “You’ve got mail” greeting, has died. He was 74.