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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.
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.
New Hanover County School Board discusses goals for 2025-2026 budget
The board faces a number of challenges before a final budget is drafted in the spring of next year. One of the biggest is renovating schools that are quickly becoming obsolete.
President Joe Biden approves major disaster declaration for areas affected by Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of North Carolina to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight from Sept. 16-20, 2024.
Shots fired into a Columbus County home
Columbus County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of shots fired into a home.
A local business owner pitches her product on Shark Tank
One local business owner will be "infested by sharks" on Friday as she pitches her business to five well-known entrepreneurs.
Eyewitness video captures frantic efforts to save lives after deadly collapse of dock walkway
The metal gangway where dozens of people waited to board a ferry boat made a loud, creaking noise before snapping in the middle amid panicked cries from those sent plunging into the water. Some clung desperately to the railing, while others began to float away with the tidal current.
White House says health insurance needs to fully cover over-the-counter birth control
Millions of people with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule the White House proposed on Monday.
Democratic nominee for Governor Josh Stein coming to Bladen and New Hanover Counties Tuesday
With polls open across the state, Democratic nominee for Governor Josh Stein makes his way to areas in the Cape Fear on Tuesday.
Trump makes more debunked claims about FEMA as he surveys storm damage in North Carolina
Surveying storm damage in North Carolina, former President Donald Trump on Monday blasted federal emergency responders whose work has been stymied by armed harassment and a deluge of misinformation, but he said he was not concerned that the aftermath of Hurricane Helene would affect election results in the battleground state.