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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.
Dozens of dead or dying trees soon to be removed along Market Street
Wilmington City Council approved a contract to allow the removal of dozens of trees along Market Street on Tuesday night.
2023 Yearly Report: Property crime up, violent crime at record low in Wilmington
Last year violent crime in the City of Wilmington reached a new record low since 2009, according to the 2023 Yearly Crime Update.
Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely
Trump can now boast of being the first Republican presidential candidate to win open races in Iowa and New Hampshire since both states began leading the election calendar in 1976.
Conversations about a newcomer school are on the table in New Hanover County
A newcomer school is an umbrella term for a school for foreign-born students who have recently arrived in the United States.
Brunswick County residents prepare to navigate traffic challenges once Cape Fear Memorial Bridge repairs start
The eastbound lanes going into Wilmington from Brunswick County will close for repairs to the movable deck on the bridge.
UNCW surpasses major campaign goal, having raised more than $128 million since 2015
UNCW is celebrating after surpassing a huge goal in its "like no other" campaign.
How proposed increases to homeowners insurance could impact people looking to buy or sell property
The North Carolina Department of Insurance held a public forum Sunday for people to comment on the proposed rate increases to homeowner's insurance.
NC man uses 'eeny, meeny, miny, moe' to pick $200,000 winning scratch-off
Shawn Horsley Jr. of Sneads Ferry got to the counter on Saturday and couldn’t decide which ticket to buy, so he used an old children’s rhyme to help and won the first $200,000 prize in a new game.
Man accused of killing wife in Virginia captured in Costa Rica after over 30 years on the run
A man who fled the country after he was charged with the slaying of his wife more than 30 years ago in northern Virginia has been returned to the U.S. to face murder charges, police said Monday.