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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.
Memorial grows after deadly house fire in Columbus County
An investigation is underway after four children died in a house fire in Columbus County early Saturday morning.
Trump says he's awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Donald Trump said Monday he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, announcing the honor two days after his political ally was badly injured in a traffic accident.
Labor unions met all across NC for Labor Day
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Labor organizations across the Tar Heel state held rallies today to celebrate Labor Day. In downtown Wilmington, dozens of people gathered this morning at Thalian Hall in Innes Park on North Third Street. A number of…
11-year-old boy fatally shot in Houston after 'ding dong ditch' doorbell-ringing prank, police say
An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot in Houston after a prank in which he rang the doorbell of a home and ran away, police said Sunday.
New Hanover County prepares for school year sickness
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The return to school can bring an increase in illnesses for students due to crowded classrooms, new germs, and weakened immune systems. Classrooms and communal spaces provide an optimal environment for germs to grow and cause…
Powerball jackpot jumps to an estimated $1.1 billion after no winning tickets in Saturday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.1 billion, the fifth-largest ever in the game's history, after there were no winning tickets for Saturday night's $1 billion grand prize.
1.2 million immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows
It's tomato season and Lidia is harvesting on farms in California's Central Valley.
Hundreds killed as 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, destroying villages, officials say
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, destroying several villages, killing at least 812 people and injuring scores more, according to local officials.
A North Carolina firefighter is shot while responding to a fire alarm call
A North Carolina firefighter was shot while responding to a call for a fire alarm on Monday morning in Ellerbe, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.