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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.
Charlotte Hornets hire Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach
Lee replaces Steve Clifford, who announced before the end of the regular season that he was stepping down as Hornets coach after two seasons in his second stint with the club.
Court rules Charlotte Catholic school could fire gay teacher who announced his wedding online
Charlotte Catholic expected instructors to integrate faith throughout the curriculum, wrote the judge, and the school's apparent expectation that Billard be ready to instruct religion as needed speaks to his role in the school's religious mission.
With Cape Fear Memorial Bridge open, WMPO wants public input
The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has released a short survey to discover how travel behavior changed during the maintenance project, which began in January.
GOP runoffs to determine nominees for Congress, lieutenant governor and auditor
What is expected to be a very small group of North Carolina voters will decide which Republicans will serve as the party's nominees for a congressional district seat and for the statewide positions of lieutenant governor and auditor.
New storms pummel the South as a week of deadly weather marches on
A wave of dangerous storms began washing over parts of the South early Thursday, a day after severe weather with damaging tornadoes and large hail killed at least three people in the region.
History with 'Hud': Remembering famous pirates who once ruled the Cape Fear coast
When discussing famous pirates, one name always tops the list. Edward Teach -- better known as Blackbeard – once called the North Carolina region home, frequently moving up and down the coast. While he only made brief appearances in the Cape Fear, other pirates had a more-permanent impact in the area.
Drivers react as Cape Fear Memorial Bridge re-opens
The scheduled opening of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge has been postponed.
Retention Ponds are killing birds in local neighborhoods according to Skywatch Bird Rescue
According to Skywatch Bird Rescue, changes need to be made to retention ponds to help save wildlife in the area.
UNCW Softball rides hot first inning to CAA tournament opener win
The #4 seeded UNCW Seahawks took down the Elon Pheonix in the opener of the CAA tournament Wednesday at Boseman Field. The Seahawks only needed six hits to plate five runners, all of the scores happening in the first inning.