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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.
Demonstrators demand more school funding as NHCS faces $20M budget shortfall
Dozens of concerned citizens gathered outside the New Hanover County Board of Education on Tuesday evening, rallying for increased school funding amid a projected $20 million budget shortfall for the upcoming school year.
Opioid Settlement Committee discusses new programs that may receive funds to deal with ongoing crisis
Since 2021, more than 1,700 opioid overdoses and more than 230 opioid-related deaths have occurred in New Hanover County. Another sobering statistic, New Hanover County has more than three times the national average for opioid-related deaths.
WMPO committee discussing new steps to make area roads safer
The committee looked at areas it would consider for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, also known as Cape Fear Moving Forward 2050.
Young people and politics: local leaders encourage first time voters to use their voice
Young people and politics. Preparations are underway for November's election and for many, it'll be their first-time voting.
Sneads Ferry man charged with attempted murder after three people injured in house fire
A Sneads Ferry man faces numerous charges after an early morning fire injured three people.
National Republican Chairman Whatley won't keep other job leading North Carolina GOP
New Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley will resign from his other position leading the North Carolina GOP later this month.
Laney Cheer team fundraising for state championship rings
Grins grew on seniors Avery Williams and Jayden Sheesley faces as they reminisced on the moment they heard 'Laney High School' named for the first cheer-leading state title in school history.
Kate's 'photogate' scandal shows that relations between royals and the press rarely run smoothly
The scandal over Kate, Princess of Wales’ family snapshot — dubbed “photogate” — is a new chapter in the thorny relationship between the media and Britain’s royal family.
Columbus County Schools superintendent Deanne Meadows retiring
Deanne Meadows notified the Board of Education Monday night that she is planning to retire. Her last day is June 30.