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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.
Pender County schools see improvement in progress results
Pender County is starting off the school year on a high note after receiving the results of annual progress reports. School officials are happy to report students have improved over the past year. Pender County schools improved their Adequate Yearly Progress since last year. Seventy-one percent of the county's schools showed improvement over last year.
Brunswick County students score low on 2007 SAT scores
The 2007 SAT score results for Brunswick County schools show students are scoring below state and national averages.
Audit: NC DOT bought $175,000 in supplies from unapproved vendor
The state auditor says Department of Transportation was wrong to have bought office supplies from a vendor not included in the omnibus state office supply contract.
NC Big Sweep statewide cleanup
North Carolina Big Sweep coordinated the Nation's first statewide cleanup. Every year, all 100 counties in NC are committed to teaching their volunteer's how litter hurts our economy, harms wildlife, and is a human health hazard.
Fourth Annual Oak Island Surf Contest Promises Plenty of Waves
All eyes will be on the ocean this Saturday, September 1st, as 80+ surfers are expected to hit the waves for the 4th annual Labor Day Surf-Off. The festivities will kick-off at 8:00am at the Ocean Crest Pier on Oak Island.
Miss Teen South Carolina makes her mark with flubbed response
After being stumped by a Miss Teen USA pageant question on live television Friday night, Lauren Caitlin Upton's confused, mangled response has drawn a lot of attention on the Internet.
Four charged with giving alcohol to teens in fatal wreck
Four people have been charged with giving alcoholic beverages to teenagers in a fatal accident, including the father of the 19-year-old who died.
More areas increase water restrictions
The state's two largest cities implemented mandatory water restrictions today. The moves by Charlotte and Raleigh come a day after Greensboro put mandatory restrictions into effect because of the continuing drought.
Republican leaders seeking Privette resignation
Cabarrus County Republican leaders want county Commissioner Coy Privette to resign after he pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting prostitution.