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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 Bank robbery
A man held up the Cape Fear Bank on Oleander Drive just before 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
Accused Bank of America thief now behind bars
The man wanted for robbing the Bank of America on Market Street twice in a matter of weeks is now behind bars.
SC company to close NC plastic bag plant
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. -- The nation's largest maker of plastic bags says it's closing a North Carolina plant and will lay off about 160 employees. Hilex Poly Co. is reducing its production capacity because of declining demand for plastic bags.…
Charlotte woman sentenced in newborn's death
CHARLOTTE -- A 22-year-old Charlotte woman has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison in the death of her newborn baby girl last year. The Charlotte Observer reported that Esther Flores was sentenced Thursday to at least seven…
'Moving Midway' opens in New York, then NC
RALEIGH -- A documentary about a North Carolina man's investigation of his family history of slave ownership will open in New York City. "Moving Midway" by film critic and Raleigh native Godfrey Cheshire opens Friday in New York City, then…
Hagan wants to increase military by 100,000
RALEIGH -- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Kay Hagan wants to increase the size of the military by 100,000, saying troops are overstretched. Hagan said in her military and veterans policy released Friday that the increase would need to come from…
Authorities arrest 6 after gang-related fight
RALEIGH -- Authorities have arrested six people after a gang-related fight broke out at a Raleigh high school. Raleigh Police Department spokesman Jim Sughrue said Thursday that approximately 30 students were involved in the incident at Enloe High School by…
NC parole officer faces jail on drug charges
NEW BERN -- A state probation and parole office will spend time in jail and on probation after pleading guilty to drug possession. Patricia Lisa Gederberg of Plymouth was ordered by a federal judge on Thursday to spend 46 months…