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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.
NC Aquariums to offer half-price admission this MLK Day
RALEIGH, N.C. (WWAY) -- Visitors commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the North Carolina Aquariums will receive half-off regular admission on Monday, January 15th. North Carolina Aquariums explained that King’s advocacy work for equality extended to the natural environment.…
Franklin Square Park closed due to concerns trees are diseased or dead
According to the city, they're particularly concerned about 4 trees, but there are nearly 2 dozen more that are being looked at to see if they need to come down.
World's first partial heart transplant proves successful through soon to be two-year-old
Researchers have spent more than a year following the progress of the world's first partial heart transplant of an infant at Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center.
Civietown Fire Department to get new station building
The new building will be about 10 feet longer and 15 feet wider than the current building and will feature new training spaces, offices, and rooms for firefighters to sleep.
Lost dog returned to owner after jumping into Bladen County Deputy's lap inside patrol car
A lost dog is back home tonight thanks to the help of a Bladen County Sheriff's Office deputy.
Around 12,500 gallons of untreated wastewater discharged near Elizabethtown
The Town of Elizabethtown had a discharge of untreated wastewater near the intersection of McDowell Street and Poplar Street (Hwy 701) on Tuesday.
Bladen County Sheriff's Office announces death of man who served NC for 45 years
BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) -- A man who served North Carolina for more than 45 years has died. John Henry Creech's duty station was Elizabethtown and he was assigned to Bladen and Duplin County during his working years. The 91-year-old…
Focus Broadband outage expected over next two nights
Focus Broadband customers may experience an outage the next two nights.
WFD gives back to community with free meals
The Wilmington Fire Department gave back to the community Wednesday by providing free lunch.