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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.
Duplin County house fire kills two people
Crews responded to a house fire that killed two people early Tuesday morning.
White House to pause federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday
The White House i s pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending.
Pet Pals: Sweet and friendly German Shepherd mix looking for forever home
The New Hanover Humane Society says she's a sweet and friendly girl and loves to be loved on.
More than 60,000 North Carolina ballots challenged
In the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court race, Democratic Allison Riggs is leading Griffin by 734 votes. Griffin is asking the state's highest court to throw out more than 60,000 ballots in a filing, alleging the ballots should not be counted for various reasons, including claims that certain votes were from people who weren't properly registered to vote.
WFD celebrates Regional Response Team 2's 30th Anniversary
Regional Response Team 2 is a specialized unit that responds to any calls involving the release of hazardous materials.
Cape Fear Garden Club announces dates for Azalea Garden Tour
The Cape Fear Garden Club’s 2025 Azalea Garden Tour will be held April 4th through 6th.
Family of motorcyclist killing in accident speaks out after sentencing
In court Monday, Andrew Kester Jr pleaded guilty to two charges, misdemeanor death by vehicle and failure to yield. Kester received 12 months probation, a 75-day suspended jail sentence, license suspension, and a $1,000 fine.
From snow to sun: Could climate change be causing extreme weather shifts?
From a once-in-a-decade snowstorm last week to temperatures reaching 70 later this week, it seems like the weather whiplash in the Cape Fear never quits—but has it always been this way?
Fair Bluff man arrested after 'Father-Son Dispute'
The Columbus County Sheriff's Office says one family member is in the hospital and the other is in custody in a stabbing incident they're calling a "father-son dispute."