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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.
New data shows record-low infant mortality, sharp drop in overdose deaths in North Carolina
Newly released data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows significant improvements in health outcomes across the state, including a record-low infant mortality rate and a dramatic decline in overdose-related deaths in 2024.
WPD investigating serious pedestrian crash in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The Wilmington Police Department is investigating a traffic collision that left a teenager with life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning. According to officials, officers responded just before 5 a.m. to the intersection of Pine Grove Drive and…
Country music artist Jordan Davis returns to Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Country music artist Jordan Davis is set to perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 22, bringing his latest music and chart-topping hits to the Cape Fear region.
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors
Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college.
Brunswick County TDA celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
The Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority is joining destinations across the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week from May 3–9, spotlighting the travel industry’s role as a major economic driver both nationally and locally.
CFCC launching new aviation degree program this fall
Cape Fear Community College will launch a new aviation degree program this fall aimed at preparing students for careers in the growing aviation industry.
Malian defense chief is killed as jihadis and rebels seize towns and military bases
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Malian Minister of Defense Gen. Sadio Camara has been killed in an attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases across the West African country. His death was confirmed by a spokesman and broadcast on state-run television on Sunday.
New Hanover County Schools launches free summer meals to-go program for youth
New Hanover County Schools has announced a free summer meal initiative aimed at helping children and teens stay nourished while school is out.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
CAIRO (AP) — Two regional officials say that Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade on the country and an end to the war.