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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.
The Qualified Captain shares tips to avoid a common boat ramp mistake
A routine day at the boat ramp can quickly turn into an expensive disaster if boaters aren't careful, according to Chris Juall, better known online as "The Qualified Captain."
Brunswick County Botanical Garden opens new "Story Walk"
Visitors to the Brunswick County Botanical Garden can now enjoy a new outdoor reading experience through the garden's Story Walk program.
New Hanover Community Endowment leaders explain cancellation of food co-op grant
Nearly a year after the New Hanover Community Endowment withdrew more than $6 million in funding for the proposed Northside Food Co-op, the organization's leadership says a shift in the co-op's vision and rulings from the Internal Revenue Service played a key role in the decision.
Brunswick County drug investigations lead to multiple arrests, trafficking charges
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office announced multiple arrests following a series of narcotics investigations conducted by its Drug Enforcement and Special Operations Unit.
USPS urges residents to secure dogs to protect mail carriers
As the U.S. Postal Service observes Dog Bite Awareness Month in June, postal officials are reminding pet owners to take steps to help keep mail carriers safe while making deliveries.
Forensic testimony heard in double-murder trial
Testimony continued Friday in the double-murder trial of Omonté Bell and Dyrell Green, with jurors hearing from three forensic scientists from the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA on Friday briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft — known as a "safe haven" — as two cosmonauts began work to address two small air leaks in a compartment at the rear of the Russian Zvezda module.
Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers
Television and movie actors on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services, a month after their union leaders negotiated a deal they say provides protections against synthetic actors created by artificial intelligence.
The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices
The American job market continues to show surprising strength — good news for President Donald Trump who has taken a beating in the polls over the surging gasoline prices that followed U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.