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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.
Cape Fear 2020: Senior Health
The population is booming all across the cape fear region. Many of those newcomers include people who come here to retire. In today's Cape Fear 2020 report we take a closer look at how the aging population will be served in the years to come and on the future of local senior services and housing.
Governments doing little to prevent tobacco-related deaths
A new report from the world health organization finds that governments around the globe are doing little to prevent the millions of tobacco-related deaths that occur each year.
Port City Java ranks in top 50 franchises
Look out Starbucks, a local coffee franchise is offering some strong competition.
Two NC-based paratroopers killed in Iraq in explosion
Two paratroopers based in North Carolina have died from wounds they suffered in an explosion in Iraq.
Report: N.C. high school dropout rate increases in 2006-07
The number of North Carolina high school students who dropped out during the 2006-2007 school year was the highest in seven years.
Two GOP governor candidates release health care plans
Two Republican candidates for governor released their health care platforms just hours before a scheduled television debate on the topic.
Romney suspends his campaign
Mitt Romney is putting a stop to his presidential campaign -- saying he's doing so for the sake of his party and his country.
Audit: DOT wasted $152.4 million in construction overruns
State auditors say the Transportation Department is wasting millions of dollars and doesn't know how to assess its problems.
A vote that counts? NC presidential primary might be meaningful
There's a remote chance that North Carolina's presidential primary in May might become more than an afterthought in national politics.