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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.
Coastal experts discuss sea levels
Despite the lack of rain here, sea levels are rising and beaches are disappearing. Hundreds of coastal experts are in Carolina Beach this week discussing what can be done to stop it.
New Children’s Art Class: “KID”CADEMY
In 2008, Cameron Art Museum will offer after school art classes called "KID"CADEMY! Students will learn about the current exhibitions, art history and then participate in art projects based upon those lessons. "KID"CADEMY is open to children age 8 to 12 on Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The class schedule is as follows:
Some colleges temporarily drop application fees
The cost of going to college gets more expensive every year. So to help make the process a little less painful some colleges across the state are waiving their application fees this week.
Federal government observes Veterans Day; some note changes in military over the years
Today is a federal holiday in honor of Veterans Day.
Police make arrests at Veterans Day event in Boston
Several anti-war veterans are out on bail after police in Boston arrested them at a Veterans Day event for refusing to move away from a podium.
Edwards to outline plan for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
John Edwards is introducing a plan today to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, including those recently returned from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Man sitting on tracks killed by commuter train
Authorities say a man sitting on a commuter rail track in Mecklenburg County died after he was hit by a train being tested for its debut later this month.
Another Wilmington restaurant goes smoke-free
It may not be required by law, but some local restaurants are choosing to go smoke free. Yesterday Salt Works II in Wilmington banned smoking after allowing it for 18 years.
Veterans Day Salute
Pat Paterson enlisted in the Army Air Corps, now known as the U.S. Air Force, in 1942. His plane was shot down by enemy fire while flying on a mission to Germany. He became a prisoner of war and was held in a German prison camp for 10 months.