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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.
Supreme Court to hear free speech case over government pressure on social media sites to remove content
The Supreme Court on Monday will be weighing whether the government crossed a constitutional line into censorship of lawful speech when it pressured social media platforms to take down content it deemed misleading.
Suspect at large after 3 killed in Philadelphia suburb in apparently targeted shootings
An "extremely dangerous" suspect is at large after three people were killed in apparently targeted shootings in a Philadelphia suburb on Saturday, police said.
1 dead, 5 injured in shooting at Indianapolis bar
The shooting took place shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday morning at an establishment in Indianapolis, with one person killed.
Airlie Gardens hosts inaugural Blooms and Brews event
Spring is in the air, and Wilmington's garden staple has kicked off the season to come in celebration with an inaugural event.
Carolina Beach hosts 20th Anniversary Lo Tide Run
Hundreds of people gathered on Charlotte Avenue of Carolina Beach for the 20th Anniversary of the Steve Haydu St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run.
East Columbus girls basketball comes up short in 1A state title game
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WWAY) - The best season in program history came to an end for the East Columbus girls basketball team Friday night. "Every loss is a learning moment," said Head Coach LaToya Brown following the loss. "We want to…
North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in Congress
The ballot measure could be an attempt to draw a test case to see if the U.S. Supreme Court would be willing to allow individual states to set congressional age limits. The court ruled in a 1995 term limits case that states cannot set qualifications for Congress beyond those listed in the U.S. Constitution, which says candidates must be at least 25 to serve in the House, 30 in the Senate and 35 to become president, but sets no maximum age limits.
In close primary race, trailing North Carolina legislator files election protests
As of Friday afternoon, Rodney Pierce, a Halifax County teacher, led Democratic Rep. Michael Wray by 35 votes from close to 12,000 ballots cast in last week's primary. The winner faces no Republican opposition in the fall.
Restoration work on Old Baldy Lighthouse complete
BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC (WWAY) -- Restoration of the Old Baldy Lighthouse is now complete. The two-hundred-year-old lighthouse is well known for its patchy, aged appearance; but with that historical appearance comes a lot of upkeep. Crews finished restoration…