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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.
Expert warns of health risks as stagnant floodwaters persist
A week after Tropical Storm Debby hit the Carolinas, there is standing floodwater in many areas of the Cape Fear.
City of Wilmington opens Pickleball courts at Greenfield Lake Park
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America and the sport has a new home in Wilmington.
WWAY Pigskin Preview: North Brunswick Scorpions
The Scorpions have consecutive seasons with playoff wins and have strong culture under Head Coach Bryan Davis. But with as much inexperience as they have right now, he feels it's like 'year one'.
Coast Guard and good Samaritans rescue missing diver off Bald Head Island
The Coast Guard, along with assistance from good Samaritans, successfully rescued a missing diver Monday afternoon, 24 miles east of Bald Head Island.
WWAY Pigskin Preview: Topsail Pirates
The Topsail football programs had only six seniors find the field for significant playing time last season. That sets them up primely for 2024, given there's a lot of question marks for other top teams in the Mideastern Conference.
3 years into a life sentence, Alex Murdaugh to get his day before the South Carolina Supreme Court
The appeals are just beginning for disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is almost three years into a life sentence without parole for killing his wife and son.
Unlicensed massage therapist accused of secretly recording clients in Wilmington
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Wilmington man on multiple charges, including operating as an unlicensed massage therapist and secretly recording female clients without their knowledge.
Columbus Co. Sheriff's Office investigating catalytic converter thefts
According to the Sheriff's Office, approximately 20 catalytic converters have been stolen since early June on Border Belt Drive, near Whiteville.
'No concrete leads' in search for escaped inmate convicted of murder, North Carolina sheriff says
More than 24 hours after a prisoner serving a life sentence for murder escaped from a transport van, the local sheriff said Wednesday that they have “no concrete leads” on his whereabouts.