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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.
Dispatch center kept busy on July Fourth
The New Hanover County 911 dispatch center was busier than usual Wednesday night.
One dispatcher says the phones were ringing off the hook. A common complaint was the standstill traffic.
Vacuum system could help remove greenhouse gasses
Could big machines that soak up carbon dioxide be part of the solution to global warming? One company thinks its giant vacuum system can help remove greenhouse gases out of the air.
Local doctor arrested for fleeing state
We're learning more about a local health clinic that abruptly closed its doors on Friday.
A former Atlantic Health Clinic employee says the doors may be locked for reasons other than a family emergency. The former employee doesn't want to be named because she's assisting in an investigation into Atlantic Health Clinic's finances.
Study: don't count on pay raise next year
If a new study proves to be correct don't count on getting a bump in pay next year. As you're planning that summer vacation, you may be counting on a future pay raise to cover some of the costs. But experts are warning: don't get your hopes up.
Downtown cleans up quickly after July Fourth celebration
From the looks of downtown Wilmington Thursday you'd never know the streets had been teeming with people the night before.
Two N.C.-based Marines die in Iraq boat accident
Two North Carolina-based Marines have died from a non-hostile boat accident on the Euphrates River in Iraq.
79-year-old former Army sharpshooter surprises would-be burglar
A 23-year-old man picked the wrong elderly couple to rob in Hickory. Derek Scott Frenceschini of Hickory was arrested after he was shot and wounded during a holdup.
Poll: Carolina Panthers, UNC top list of fan favorites
When it comes to sports, North Carolinians play favorites. According to a new survey, sports fans rank U-N-C and the Carolina Panthers as the top sports organizations in the state. And about a third of the state follows NASCAR.
Woman hospitalized after drive-by shooting
A woman is in the hospital after what police say was a drive-by shooting overnight in the Port City.