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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.
Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border down 94% from last year, Border Patrol chief says
Washington (CBS News) — Unlawful crossings at the U.S. southern border are down 94% from the same period last year, Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks told CBS News in his first sit-down interview, crediting the Trump administration's government-wide crackdown on illegal immigration.
Delta releases information about crew aboard flight that crashed, flipped in Toronto
(CBS News) --- Delta Air Lines has revealed information about the crew on board a flight from Minneapolis that crashed and flipped upside down at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday.
Over 6,000 IRS employees expected to be terminated by end of week
(CBS News) --- Over 6,000 Internal Revenue Service employees are expected to be terminated by the end of this week, according to a source familiar with the agency's plans. More than half of these employees — over 3,500 — are expected to be from just one division at the IRS, according to text of an email obtained by CBS News and shared by an IRS employee.
Learning the history of an all-Black women Corp, 'Six Triple Eight'
The year was 1945, and 855 women were in the all-Black women's army corp 'Six Triple Eight,' shipped out to Birmingham, England, to deal with a backlog of mail. It was three years' worth of mail piled as high as an army hangar.
Town of Leland displays its mobility plans
Ben Andrea is the town of Leland's Planning and Inspector Director. He says it's important to update the town to keep up with its growing population.
Amid Navy's demand for nuclear subs, recruitment efforts for shipbuilders begins in schools
Groton, Connecticut (CBS News) — At Charles Barnum Elementary School in Groton, Connecticut, a group of fifth graders are learning about submarines.
Brunswick County Sheriff speaks out about fatal car crash involving deputy
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Cora Cartrette was killed when a Brunswick County Sheriff's Deputy, who was responding to a call, collided with Cartrette's vehicle.
Wilmington mural spreads awareness about childhood cancer
The piece titled “I Believe in a Cure” is inspired by artist Bobby Reville's daughter Keegan, who faced her own battle with lymphoblastic leukemia.
New Hanover Endowment awards grant to childhood cancer nonprofit
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- A nonprofit dedicated to helping children battling cancer received a grant from the New Hanover Community Endowment Thursday.