New Hanover, Pender County is under Tornado Warning until 5 p.m.
New Hanover and Pender County are currently under a Tornado Warning, until 5 p.m. Affected areas include Murraysville, Ogden, Hampstead, and Kings Grant.
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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.
One killed, two injured in four-vehicle crash on U.S. 117 in Pender County
One person was killed and two others were injured in a four-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on U.S. 117 just north of the Cape Fear River Bridge, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Wilmington man sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for child pornography charges
A Wilmington man already sentenced to decades in state prison for sex offenses involving minors has now received an additional federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to child pornography charges.
Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death undetermined, attorney says, citing family's autopsy
The manner and cause of death for Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teen who was found dead at Horn Island after a Fourth of July outing with friends, are undetermined, pending investigation, according to attorney Ben Crump, citing a preliminary independent autopsy commissioned by the family.
Wilmington business helps transform historic Frying Pan Shoals Light Station with offshore upgrade
One of North Carolina’s most recognizable offshore landmarks has received a major upgrade, thanks in part to a Wilmington business that took on a challenging project far from shore.
Free swim safety clinic in Wilmington gives kids life-saving skills before summer’s end
Local children will have the chance to learn important water safety skills for free this weekend as the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina hosts a Safety Around Water clinic designed to help prevent drownings and build swimming confidence.
Boiling Spring Lakes reaches major milestone as Upper Lake begins filling
Upper Lake in Boiling Spring Lakes is officially beginning to refill after the city received final approval from the state to resume impoundment following dam modifications.
State audit flags financial concerns in Columbus County
A new state audit has raised concerns about Columbus County's financial health, citing late financial reporting, unresolved internal control issues and a declining fund balance that could create challenges for the county's future finances.
Navassa community meeting to focus on Superfund cleanup progress and soil removal
Residents will have an opportunity next week to learn about the latest cleanup efforts at the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. Superfund Site, including plans to remove a contaminated soil staging pile from the property by the fall.