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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.
'Sit for a Cause' to benefit sea turtles in Ocean Isle Beach
The Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization is getting ready for its second annual "Sit for a Cause."
Family protests decision not to charge officers in fatal Wilmington police shooting
Family members and supporters of Edilberto Espinoza Sierra gathered Thursday at Wilmington's 1898 Memorial Park to protest the decision not to charge the law enforcement officers involved in his fatal shooting.
Documentary highlighting local descendants of U.S. Colored Troops to show in Wilmington
A documentary filmed in the Wilmington area will be screened this weekend, highlighting the stories of descendants of the United States Colored Troops and their ties to the Cape Fear region.
City manager says Wilmington's new budget could boost police staffing
Wilmington's new $350 million budget takes effect July 1, bringing a property tax increase that city leaders say is largely aimed at improving pay for first responders and strengthening public safety.
Stepmother and two sons arrested in connection with the murder of Sara Graham
More than 11 years after 18-year-old Sara Nicole Graham disappeared, authorities have announced the arrests of three people in connection with her murder, marking a significant development in a case that investigators say never went cold.
Agreement could preserve more than 3,200 acres of Sledge Forest
More than 3,200 acres of Sledge Forest could be permanently protected under a new agreement announced Thursday between the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and Copper Builders.
Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong earthquakes kill at least 589
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and left more than 200 trapped.
Food Bank receives 37,000-pound donation through America 250
More than 37,000 pounds of nonperishable food were delivered Thursday to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina through a nationwide donation effort tied to the upcoming America 250 celebration.
Surf City, Topsail Beach launch summer traffic management program to ease island congestion
As summer tourism reaches its peak along the coast, Surf City and Topsail Beach are partnering on a new traffic management initiative aimed at improving traffic flow, enhancing public safety, and ensuring emergency vehicle access during the busiest travel periods of the season.