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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.
Brunswick County Schools names two new principals
Brunswick County Schools has named two educational leaders to serve as principals for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
No verdict after first day of deliberations in Tru Colors trial
Jurors spent a full day Wednesday deliberating in the double-murder trial of Omonte Bell and Dyrell Green.
David Hockney’s pop-art legacy on display at Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington
Known for his vibrant pop-art style and bold use of color, artist David Hockney has inspired generations of creatives around the world. that legacy is on display right here in the Cape Fear region, where three of his works are featured at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington.
New summer art exhibitions coming to Cameron Art Museum
The Cameron Art Museum is preparing for a new slate of summer exhibitions designed to engage audiences in fresh and interactive ways.
'The audacity;' Topsail Beach homeowner turn trespassing incident into viral AI song
A Topsail Beach homeowner is turning frustration into humor after a trespassing incident captured on a Ring camera went viral online.
Greenevers Mayor Diane Brown named Grand Marshal of Elizabethtown's 2026 Juneteenth Parade
Greenevers Mayor Diane Brown has been selected as the Grand Marshal for Elizabethtown's Fourth Annual Juneteenth Parade, recognizing her years of public service, community leadership and commitment to helping others.
Wilmington Police to conduct critical incident training exercise at local church
The Wilmington Police Department will conduct a critical incident training exercise on Thursday, June 18, at Cape Fear Free Will Baptist Church as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen officer preparedness and emergency response capabilities.
Governor Stein honors Charlotte leaders with Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Governor Josh Stein honored a distinguished group of North Carolinians on Wednesday, inducting them into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the state's highest civilian honors, in recognition of their service and contributions to their communities.
Swimming advisory lifted for Cottage Creek site in Brunswick County
State recreational water quality officials have lifted a swimming advisory for a sound-side recreational area in Brunswick County after recent testing showed bacteria levels have returned to safe levels for swimming and water activities.