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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.
Historic preservation debate intensifies in Southport as residents push for commission overhaul
A debate over Southport's Historic Preservation Commission continued Thursday night as city leaders discussed changes to the body, prompting both applause and frustration from residents.
NFL fans gather in Charlotte as YouTuber Tom Grossi raises money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Jerseys representing teams from across the NFL filled Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte as more than 100 football fans gathered for a meet-and-greet benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Expert urges caution as young people seek mental health support from AI
Turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for mental health advice is a growing trend among young people.
Study finds nearly 1 in 5 teens use AI chatbots for mental health support
A growing number of young people are turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional support and mental health advice, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Novant Health to open Scotts Hill Medical Center next week
Novant Health is preparing to open its new Scotts Hill Medical Center next week, marking the health system's first hospital to open in New Hanover County in 60 years.
Downtown Wilmington shooting victim's family speaks out
The parents of a 23-year-old man killed in a shooting inside a downtown Wilmington bar last weekend are speaking publicly about their son as the man charged in his death begins moving through the court system.
South Carolina man faces statutory rape charges in Columbus County
A South Carolina man has been arrested following a reopened child sexual abuse investigation that led to multiple victims coming forward, according to the Columbus County Sheriff's Office.
CCSO seeks help identifying suspects in copper theft at Duke Energy site
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two people connected to a larceny and property damage investigation at a Duke Energy power transformer site in Riegelwood.
Man pleads guilty to killing cousin in 2023 Wilmington murder case
A man charged as a teenager in the 2023 killing of his cousin, 34-year-old Adriana Hall, has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon.