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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.
Wilmington awarded Fit Community title
Have you ever wondered what those Fit Community signs were all about when you drove into Wilmington? Well, we found out. The state has awarded Wilmington the title of a Fit Community based on the City's amount of healthy lifestyle options.
Three candidates to run for Wilmington mayor
Three candidates are vying for the City's top job. One of those candidates is the City's current mayor, Bill Saffo, who says he wants to keep his seat over the next term. He says he'll be campaigning hard over next few months.
Commissioners speaking out about soccer funds
New Hanover County commissioners are disagreeing over the decision to give a private soccer organization thousands of dollars.
$150,000 will be given to the cape fear soccer association over the next three years.
The money will help build seven soccer fields here at the park off Highway 421.
Some people though, believe the money could be going to a more deserving cause.
Two N.C. children not wearing seat belts die in S.C. crash
Two siblings from Concord, North Carolina died in a one-car crash on Interstate 26 in South Carolina over the weekend after their grandmother fell asleep while driving.
Sisters accused of kidnapping adopted infant to return to Miss.
Two sisters accused of kidnapping a five-month-old girl in Mississippi and fleeing to North Carolina are heading back to their home state to face charges.
Four years after West Nile deaths, disease is scarce in N.C.
The West Nile virus killed two people and sickened two dozen more in North Carolina just four years ago. Now scientists are trying to figure out why the disease that originated along the Atlantic coast has migrated west.
NC AG: MySpace finds 29,000 sex offenders on its Web site
MySpace.com has found four times as many registered sex offenders on its social networking site than it cited two months ago.
Lejeune marine dies in non-hostile accident
The Defense Department says a North Carolina-based Marine was killed over the weekend in a non-hostile vehicle accident in Iraq.
Clinton, Obama campaigns clash over debate exchange on diplomacy
A post-debate clash has broken out between the rival camps of Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama.