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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.
Intelligence officials have briefed the Trump campaign on Iranian threats
During a speech in Mint Hill, NC Wednesday, Trump called for a belligerent response to Iranian threats. “If I were the president I would inform the threatening country, in this case Iran, that if you do anything to harm this person we’re going to blow your largest cities and the country itself to smithereens.”
UNLV QB to sit out season after agent says $100,000 promised for transfer has not been paid
Both Sluka's agent and the company that runs UNLV's NIL collective, which would be responsible for paying school athletes, acknowledge there was no signed agreement between the player and the organization for $100,000.
Details announced for Minority Enterprise Development week
Entrepreneurs across Southeastern North Carolina have an exciting week coming up next month. Minority Enterprise Development Week, presented by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, provides numerous opportunities for those seeking help with their small businesses.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visits Wilmington as Trump and Harris battle over North Carolina
Speaking at Casa Blanca Coffee on Market Street, the second gentleman touted his wife Kamala Harris' plan for what she calls an “Opportunity Economy.”
Helping hands: Baptists on Mission assist homeowners in need
The North Carolina Chapter of Baptists on Mission, a nonprofit organization, assesses and repairs damage caused by natural disasters at no cost to homeowners. "They've really helped us pick up the pieces, and trusting in God has truly brought us through this," says Alicia Smith, who faced the aftermath of the September 16th storm that flooded her home with 36 inches of water.
Biden says Israel-Hezbollah conflict could turn into 'all-out war' as US floats cease-fire proposal
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to become an “all-out war” as his top diplomat and other advisers worked behind the scenes pressing for a temporary cease-fire to calm an escalating conflict that has killed more than 600 people in Lebanon in recent days.
1 in 3 children worldwide is now nearsighted, study shows
More than a third of children around the world were nearsighted in 2023, and this proportion will rise to almost 40% in 2050, according to new research.
Brunswick County schools will be closed on Friday due to inclement weather
Due to Hurricane Helene, Brunswick County schools and buildings will be closed for students and staff on Friday.
Father of teenage suspect in North Carolina mass shooting pleads guilty to gun storage crime
The father of a teenager accused in a 2022 mass shooting in North Carolina’s capital city that left five people dead pleaded guilty Wednesday to storing improperly a handgun that authorities said was found with his son after the shootings.