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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.
North Carolina celebrates more than 500,000 enrolled in Medicaid Expansion
As of today, 503,967 North Carolinians have enrolled in Medicaid expansion.
Wilmington Police Department arrests four juveniles following park confrontation
The Wilmington Police Department says four juveniles were taken into custody Wednesday after a dispute at a park between Hollins Road and Pershing Court.
Proposed speed change makes waves among charter boat operators
A proposed speed change on the water is making waves among charter boat operators. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration -- or NOAA -- says boats 35 to 65 feet in length should be required to travel at 10 knots.
Gov. Cooper commutes 4 sentences, pardons 4 others
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday pardoned four ex-offenders and commuted the sentences of four others convicted of crimes to the time they've already served.
Pender County student named to NCHSAA student-athlete advisory council
Pender High School senior Melia Fullwood has been selected as one of the newest members of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
Data of nearly all AT&T customers downloaded to a third-party platform after a security breach
The data of nearly all customers of the telecommunications giant AT&T was downloaded to a third-party platform in a 2022 security breach, the company said Friday, as cyberattacks against businesses, schools and health systems continue to spread globally.
Leland town manager discusses town hall expansion project following approval of bonds
This expansion will add more than 20,000 square feet and around 60 offices to the existing building.
New Hanover County Planning Board votes to not approve recommendation regarding development of the Cape Fear West Bank
The board wants to bring in consultants to look at a master plan of the West Bank and New Hanover County as a whole and look at marketing analysis of the West Bank.
Water outage affecting parts of Whiteville
Crews are on scene and working to restore service.