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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.
McDonald's to start selling refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide in May
McDonald's is giving its beverage lineup a jolt, adding "refreshers" and "crafted sodas" to its menu.
Azalea Festival boosts downtown businesses
City streets have been cleaned following the festival’s festivities, and daily activity has resumed. Still, local businesses are reflecting on the event, which brought a significant increase in customer traffic throughout the weekend.
Court appearance delayed for man charged in fatal stabbing of Marine
A man charged in the fatal stabbing of a U.S. Marine was scheduled to make his first court appearance Monday, but that appearance has been delayed as he remains hospitalized.
Hollywood stars signal opposition to Paramount, Warner Bros merger in open letter
Stars from across Hollywood are expressing their opposition to the Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance deal that rocked the entertainment industry earlier this year.
Last-minute tax tips and how to file an extension as deadline nears
Taxpayers are hurtling toward a filing deadline on Wednesday, but opportunity still beckons for filers eager to avoid a penalty for submitting late.
Man accused of setting woman on fire in Sampson County taken into custody
A man accused of setting a woman on fire in Roseboro has been taken into custody, according to the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office.
Man charged after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home
A Texas man has been charged with traveling to California to allegedly throw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's house, according to court records unsealed on Monday.
Shallotte WIC office relocating to new county facility on April 20
Brunswick County Health Services is relocating its Shallotte-area Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office to a new site later this month, with services continuing uninterrupted for local families.
WRAAP to celebrate youth achievements with graduation ceremony in Wilmington
Wilmington’s Residential Adolescent Achievement Place will host a graduation ceremony next month to honor local youth who have completed its After School Enrichment Academy program.