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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.
Oak Island Police Department investigating drowning
Just after 5 p.m. Sunday, Oak Island Police responded to a call of a missing swimmer near the Beach Access Location at SE 75th street. Bystanders attempted to find Brannon Rife, a 37-year-old from Reynoldsburg, Ohio, in the water and brought him to shore. Officials say they performed lifesaving measures like CPR as Fire Department crews arrived.
FINS UP FESTIVAL: A Friends of Wrightsville Beach celebration
The FINS UP FESTIVAL, hosted by Waterman’s Brewing Co., was a vibrant celebration that honored the late Jimmy Buffett while supporting a great cause. This free outdoor ocean festival, held on September 1st, showcased local vendors from the Wrightsville area and brought together community members for a day of fun and purpose.
Wilmington community gathers for Overdose Awareness Day
Coastal Horizons’ Quick Response Team, in partnership with the City of Wilmington, hosted the 3rd Annual Overdose Awareness Day Event. Held at Hope Recovery Church on Winston Boulevard, the free public event aimed to honor lives lost to overdose and promote recovery.
Brunswick Little Theatre takes center stage at Oak Island fair
At the Oak Island Arts and Crafts Fair, Brunswick Little Theatre showcased its offerings with a booth full of flyers, T-shirts, and other merchandise. Based in Southport, North Carolina, the theatre is on the lookout for enthusiastic performers and volunteers of all ages. The theatre is always in need
Error messages and lengthy online queues greet fans scrambling to secure Oasis reunion tickets
Oasis fans seeking tickets to the band's reunion tour endured hours long waits, and in some cases disappointment, as online platforms strained under demand Saturday from hundreds of thousands of fans.
How extreme weather impacts power grids and the customers who rely on them
Extreme weather is causing power grids across the country to fail -- sometimes at massive scales -- putting residents at increased health risk as scientists predict an uptick in frequency of severe weather events in the future.
"Dancing With the Stars" dancer Artem Chigvintsev arrested on domestic violence charge in California
Longtime "Dancing With the Stars" dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Napa County, California, according to arrest records.
Navy rescues woman, daughter, pets from sailboat in rough seas 925 miles off Hawaii after man dies on vessel
A 47-year-old woman, her daughter and their pets were rescued from a sailboat after a man died on the craft and distress flares were launched, officials said.
Body of woman missing for 2 years found under backyard firepit, roommate charged with murder
A man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of his former roommate whose body was missing for over two years and found buried under a firepit earlier this summer, police said.