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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.
New Hanover County Commissioners approve funding for NHHS facility study
Commissioners unanimously approved a $300,000 facility study that will look at the state of the 100-year-old school.
Some Brunswick County residents will be voting at a new location this year
Election Day is less than 80 days away and if you are a Brunswick County voter then you may be taking a different route to get to the polling booths this year.
Wilmington Police arrest murder suspect in New York following fatal shooting
A suspect in a Wilmington homicide has been arrested in New York, according to the Wilmington Police Department. The arrest follows a shooting that happened on Friday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another critically injured.
Hampstead man facing several child exploitation charges
24-year-old Devin Michael Brode is charged with 20 counts of felony Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of Minors.
UPDATE: One person dead after excavator overturns in Cape Fear River
Late this morning, emergency crews were dispatched to the west bank of the Cape Fear River, between the Battleship North Carolina and the Isabel Holmes Bridge. Multiple agencies from New Hanover and Brunswick counties responded to the scene.
Two injured in Wilmington shooting
According to a Wilmington PD spokesperson, as officers were investigating a shots fired call on S. Kerr Avenue, two people showed up at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center with non life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Surfers Healing returns to Wrightsville Beach
For children with autism, they got a chance to catch some waves and build memories of a lifetime Monday. Dozens of volunteers come together to host the event free of charge every August in New Hanover County, and travel along the coast to other beaches. Many children with autism struggle with sensory overload; in other words, simple sensations can overwhelm them. The weightlessness and rhythms of the ocean offer a therapeutic experience, a respite from the constant assault on their senses.
New Hanover Community Endowment appoints new president and CEO
The New Hanover Community Endowment has appointed Dan Winslow as its new president and CEO following a nationwide search.
Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died
Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre that made household names of Oprah Winfrey, Montel Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and many others, has died. He was 88.