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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.
Meeting focuses on safer nightlife
Between the streaker and the alleged drunk driver who hit pedestrians at Wrightsville Beach to the violence at clubs in Downtown Wilmington, the bar scene in New Hanover County has created a lot of problems lately. Leaders from around the state and country met in Wilmington today at the Sociable City Forum to try to make their cities safer.
Businessman helps non-profit keep an eye on the store
It's hard enough getting a business on its feet as an entrepreneur, but one entrepreneur is helping keep an eye on a non-profit organization in Wilmington free of charge.
SpaghettiOs, Marie Callender's products recalled
Campbell Soup is recalling 15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs with meatballs. Meanwhile, Conagra Foods is recalling some frozen meals after they have been possibly linked to a salmonella outbreak in 14 states.
Former WWAY President inducted into NCAB Hall of Fame
George Diab, former president of WWAY, and retired president of Clay Communications (former owners of WWAY), will be inducted into the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame at the annual meeting in Asheville this weekend.
Wilmington woman moves to Florida to save her pet raccoon
Lee, a retired special education teacher, moved to Fort Myers from Wilmington, N.C., on April 1, seeking a safe haven for Trooper. Lee said she feared North Carolina officials would euthanize him. She can keep him legally in Florida. “I saved his life,” Lee said. “I saved him from having North Carolina cut off his head.”
Deposition details illegal campaign contributions by Wilmington businessman
The deposition of Russell Miller “Rusty” Carter released Friday reveals how he channeled hundreds of thousands of dollars through employees and relatives to make illegal campaign contributions to leading state and national politicians - reports WRAL.com.
Two groups merge to encourage families to come downtown
The Wilmington Children's Museum and the Hanna Block Center are coming together to bring more families downtown. The two non-profits teamed up to provide a kids concert Thursday afternoon. Grammy Award winner Ralph Covert entertained the kids...and the parents.
Murder charge filed against driver who killed mother in wreck
Highway patrol said Daniel Brennick was drunk and speeding on River Road in Brunswick County when he crossed the center line and hit Satu Harris's car head-on on May 7. The 38-year-old mother died at the scene.
Argument leads to Shallotte shooting
A Brunswick County man is in jail after shooting another man. It happened around 9:30 last night at 4532 Rounding Run Road in Shallotte.