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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.
Swing for a change at the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course
Swing for a Change was held at the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course, aiming to raise money for domestic violence survivors in New Hanover County. Registered teams had the chance to support survivors while enjoying a round of golf.
New Jersey-sized "dead zone" that can kill fish and marine life emerges in Gulf of Mexico
The original estimate for the dead zone's size was based on discharge and runoff from the Mississippi River, which leads into the Gulf
Justin Timberlake pleads not guilty for 2nd time to charges stemming from DWI arrest
Singer Justin Timberlake pleaded not guilty for a second time to charges stemming from his arrest for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Man arrested after allegedly striking Lowe's employee on head with sledgehammer
A North Carolina man has been arrested after he allegedly struck a Lowe's store employee with a sledgehammer and stole a drill set, police said.
Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui fires reach $4B global settlement, court filings say
The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year’s Maui wildfires have reached a $4 billion global settlement, a court filing said Friday, nearly one year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
Raleigh-based band plays for first time since equipment was stolen
Friday night is the first time the band has played since then, performing at the Palm Room in Wrightsville Beach, where they are using old or donated instruments from friends and even people they don't know.
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for newly renovated Columbus County Courthouse
The two-story, classical revival-style building opened in 1914, but it has been closed since 2015.
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson details wife's previous abortion, supports current 12 week limit in new campaign ad
The policy shift would be significant for Robinson, whose campaign said earlier this year that he supported an abortion ban after roughly six weeks of pregnancy, with some exceptions.
Aerosmith announces they're retiring from touring following Steven Tyler's vocal injury
"Sadly, it is clear, that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible," the statement further said. "We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision – as a band of brothers – to retire from the touring stage."