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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.
North Carolina Zoo Nominated for "Best Zoo" in U.S.
Asheboro, NC (WWAY) -- The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro is getting some recognition. It was nominated for "Best Zoo" in USA today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2024. Results of the nationwide contest were revealed March 13th with…
Cape Fear Karate Kid Wins Another State Championship
Shallotte, NC (WWAY) -- The Cape Fear Karate Kid is earning more hardware ahead of the national championship season this summer. Shelby Milliken won another AAU North Carolina state championship today. Earlier this year Shelby also won the Virginia state…
East Columbus Girls Basketball state championship preview
The Gators have earned the trip to the 1a state championship game that will be played at 6pm at Wake Forest in Winston-Salem.
Pop Warner is coming to Bladen and Columbus County
Pop Warner Little Scholars will be coming to both counties and will be hosting youth football and cheer leading.
Spring clean up as crews work to restore North Carolina's waterways one crab pot at a time
Every year, the state Division of Marine Fisheries Marine Patrol stops crab fishing for two weeks to clear abandoned crab pots and for the first time since 2019, the North Carolina Coastal Federation joined the effort.
Lear Corp. seeks permit renewal to dump PFAS into Cape Fear River
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Frustration among environmental activists this week as the Lear Corporation in Kenansville seeks a renewal permit with the North Carolina…
Residents clear out apartments following fire at Village Green Apartments
The fire started mid-morning Tuesday at Village Green Apartments' new UNCW's campus.
Bladen County Sheriff's Office holds first-ever employee awards ceremony
A first-ever Employee of the Year Ceremony took place to honor the lives of those who work to keep people in the community safe every day.
Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker recalls his visit to the State of the Union
Congressman David Rouzer invited Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker as his guest to last week's State of the Union address.