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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.
Junior League of Wilmington to host 'Cheers for Children' charity gala
The Junior League of Wilmington (JLWNC) invites the community to attend Cheers for Children.
Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route to close March 9-10 for repairs
The North Carolina Ferry System will temporarily close the Southport–Fort Fisher Ferry Route for repairs next week.
Bellamy Mansion Museum to host Wilmington history walking tours through summer
The Bellamy Mansion Museum in Wilmington will host a series of guided walking tours this spring and summer focusing on different aspects of the city’s history.
Throwback Thursday: 1984 UNCW politics, Azalea queen, and a famous delivery dog
A look back at WWAY archives from March of 1984 shows how student attitudes toward politics, community traditions, and even one unusual working dog reflected life in the Cape Fear at the time.
Man convicted of raping nonverbal child with autism at Camp Lejeune
A federal jury has convicted a 41-year-old man of aggravated sexual abuse of a child following an incident at Camp Lejeune.
Coastal BUDS announces summer camps for people with disabilities
Registration is now open for two summer camps hosted by Coastal Bringing Up Down Syndrome (BUDS).
Blackout is still on in western Cuba as crews rush to repair damaged thermoelectric plant
Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel. Crews worked overnight to repair a broken boiler at one of Cuba’s largest thermoelectric plants.
Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff's records show, though charge is not clear
Authorities say Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Ventura County, California, and booked early the following morning, though the charge was not clear. A message seeking comment was left with her representative as well as the California Highway Patrol, which was identified as the arresting agency.
Gen-Z identical twins model civility as political foes
(ABC) -- If all politics is local, as the old saying goes, a pair of identical twins in Indiana proves that those local politics often start as a family affair -- and don't have to become uncivil. Nick and Nathan Roberts may…