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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.
Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department responded to vacant structure fire
Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department put out a vacant structure fire on Wednesday afternoon.
Bladen County man left disfigured after nose biting incident
A Bladen County man was left disfigured after a woman bit his nose and stabbed him with a screwdriver, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office.
North Carolina Republicans complete a veto override of voucher, immigration bill
The Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature completed on Wednesday its override of Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of legislation that both locates funds for private school scholarship grants for recipients of all incomes and directs local sheriffs to comply with federal immigration agents’ requests to detain certain inmates.
Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake
A parole board decided Wednesday that Susan Smith should remain in prison 30 years after she killed her sons by rolling her car into a South Carolina lake while they were strapped in their car seats.
Anchor Donna Gregory dies after courageous battle with cancer
It is with deep sorrow that we share the heartbreaking news of the loss of our beloved veteran news anchor, Donna Gregory. Donna died on Tuesday, surrounded by her loved ones, who stood steadfastly by her side as she faced a courageous battle against Stage 4 lung cancer.
Exciting changes are coming to the MLK Center
The City of Wilmington says exciting changes are happening at the MLK Center on South 8th Street.
'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest US
A major storm swept across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least two people.
Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
A Venezuelan man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, a case that fueled the national debate over immigration during this year’s presidential race.
North Carolina Republicans push through bill weakening incoming governor and attorney general
North Carolina Republicans advanced extensive legislation Tuesday that would weaken the powers of the incoming governor, attorney general and schools superintendent — all Democrats who were elected two weeks ago — and shift election board appointments to the GOP state auditor.