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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.
Pender high school agriculture teacher receives prestigious state FFA honor
A longtime Pender High School agriculture teacher has been recognized with one of the highest honors awarded by the North Carolina FFA Association.
74-year-old man facing execution would be oldest put to death in modern Florida history
A 74-year-old man who is set to put to death Thursday evening for fatally stabbing his wife decades ago would be the oldest Florida inmate to be executed, according to state records dating to 1924.
Coastal land trust reaches agreement to protect more than 3,200 acres of Sledge Forest
More than 3,200 acres of Sledge Forest in northern New Hanover County could be permanently protected under a new agreement announced Thursday between the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and Copper Builders, the developer behind the proposed Hilton Bluffs subdivision.
WMPO adopts a five-year strategic plan to guide transportation future in lower Cape Fear region
The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) has adopted a new five-year strategic plan designed to guide transportation planning and investment across the lower Cape Fear region through 2031.
Free WWAY Senior Lifestyle Expo happening today at Independence Mall
The WWAY Senior Lifestyle Expo is underway today at Independence Mall, bringing dozens of local vendors and service providers together to connect seniors and caregivers with resources across the Cape Fear region.
Throwback Thursday: 1989 Leland incorporation, Pleasure Island debate, and Ninja Turtles in Wilmington
The segment is part of a weekly Throwback Thursday series that features stories from WWAY’s historical news archives. That archive can be accessed here.
Military requiring flu vaccines for recruits as Air Force base deals with outbreak
(CBS)--All branches of the U.S. military began once again requiring their recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday.
Senate rejects measure to restrict Trump's Iran war powers as key Republicans shift votes
(CBS)-- The Senate late Wednesday rejected a measure aimed at restricting President Trump's power to wage war against Iran, in a victory for the president and Senate GOP leadership as they seek to quell congressional discontent with the Trump administration's Iran strategy.
CFCC to host Trade Up Career Exploration event highlighting skilled trades programs
Cape Fear Community College will host a career exploration event next month designed to introduce prospective students to its career and technical education programs while connecting them with local employers.