15-year-old Columbus County girl has been found by Columbus County Sheriff's Office
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is actively conducting a search and rescue operation for 15-year-old Jettie Edwards, who has autism.
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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.
Tips for dealing with election-related text messages
Election officials across North Carolina are fielding numerous complaints from voters about unsolicited text messages they are receiving
Pender County woman wins $1 million lottery prize
Rosa Sanchez of Rocky Point struck it big with a $1 million win on a $10 scratch-off ticket.
Brunswick County's proposed EMS Franchise Agreement with Southport gets pushback
BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY)--Leaders in Southport met Monday night to discuss a new EMS Franchise Agreement with Brunswick County. However, there was some pushback. The…
Court decisions in Michigan and North Carolina deny GOP challenges to overseas voters
Republicans argued that North Carolina is allowing these “Never Residents” to vote under a 2011 state law that disregards the state constitution's requirement that voters be residents of the state. They contend those ballots could be part of an elaborate scheme to steal the election, a claim for which there is no evidence. In the decision issued Monday, the judge said there is “absolutely no evidence” of any such fraud occurring in North Carolina and the Republicans had been unable to identify even a single case related to the group of voters they targeted.
Small Business Administration opens disaster recovery center in Carolina Beach
There, business owners and renters can apply for low-interest loans, the first opportunity many of them have had to apply for loans to try and get back on their feet.
HAPPENING FRIDAY: Mask Fur Aid Ball to benefit animals in need
The Coastal Animal Rescue Effort is bringing back its annual fundraiser after a pandemic-related hiatus.
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher holds Reptile Roundup event
The aquarium held its second Reptile Roundup event on Monday as part of Reptile Awareness Day.
UNCW launches NSF-Funded initiative to promote women in STEM
UNC Wilmington has been awarded a prestigious grant of more than $299,400 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to launch the "UNC-by-the-S.E.A. (STEM Equity Access)" project, an initiative designed to enhance the success and advancement of women faculty in STEM fields at UNCW.