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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.
UNC Wilmington pushes past UNC Asheville in basketball matchup
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) - UNCW moves to 2-0 on the basketball season after defeating in-state opponent UNC Ashville on the road Saturday afternoon. The Seahawks were led by Maleeck Harden-Hayes, who chipped in 16 points. Six players scored in double…
Knitting for a cause: Carolina Bay's dedication to supporting NICU babies
Every week since the start of March, they gather to knit hats for babies at the NICU at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Cameron Art Museum unveils new exhibit honoring US Colored Troops
The exhibit features pieces inspired by "Boundless", the outdoor sculpture at the museum that depicts USCT soldiers marching in formation.
One dead in stabbing incident near Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington Police are investigating after one man died and another was injured in a stabbing incident and car crash Sunday.
Ashley's Saniya Rivers leads N.C. State to huge upset victory over #2 Uconn
Ashley alum Saniya Rivers helped her N.C. State Wolfpack avenge their 2022 loss to Uconn in the NCAA Tournament in emphatic style. They defeated the #2 team in the land 91-82 Sunday afternoon.
Wilmington Police searching for driver of crashed stolen car who caused power outage, road closure
The Wilmington Police Department is searching for the driver of a stolen car who crashed into a telephone pole — causing a power outage Saturday.
US military aircraft crashes over eastern Mediterranean Sea during training exercise
A U.S. military aircraft has gone down over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, U.S. European Command said Saturday.
Elizabethtown celebrates 250th anniversary
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WWAY) - The 250th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration for Elizabethtown was Saturday. The event, postponed due to a tropical storm, highlighted the past and future of Elizabethtown on Saturday, November 11 from 9AM to 8PM at the Cape Fear…
Speaker Mike Johnson pitches Republicans on plan to avert government shutdown
With just six days until a government shutdown, newly-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson is pitching Republicans Saturday on his plan to avert a shutdown.