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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.
Hospitals implement masking, visitor policies as respiratory illnesses rise in Triangle
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The new year is bringing new policies at several area hospitals. They are part of a new effort to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses. Starting Tuesday, UNC Health and WakeMed will begin restricting young visitors…
Sheetz to implement new security measures after Greensboro police officer killed at gas station
COLFAX, N.C. (WFMY) -- As the tragic murder of Sgt. Philip Dale Nix has garnered attention across the state of North Carolina, Sheetz has implemented a new security measure to ensure that something like this doesn't happen again. Sergeant Philip Dale…
New year, New FAFSA: College aid changes
(CNN) -- Heads up, future and current college students: the new, free application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, arrived during holiday break, and there are a lot of changes. The new FAFSA - which will determine federal aid eligibility…
NFL fines Tepper for drink-throwing incident
The league added "All NFL personnel are expected to conduct themselves at all times in ways that respect our fans and favorably reflect on their team and the NFL."
New Hanover County Hispanic-Latino Commission holds emergency meeting about closure of Career Readiness Academy at Mosley
A group held a meeting Tuesday afternoon to discuss New Hanover County Schools' decision to close a public alternative high school at the end of the current school year.
Closet cleanouts causing clutter for a good cause in Hampstead
For many, the new year means "out with the old, in with the new."
Town of Leland continues to look at proposed minor league baseball team
Spring training for baseball is a month away and baseball is still on the table for the Town of Leland.
Leland Fire/Rescue encourages people to clean dryer vents to start new year
Every year in the US, at least 3 thousand fires are related to dryers.
Founder Park renovations underway
Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.