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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.
VP Harris files paperwork putting Pres. Biden on South Carolina's ballot to kick off 2024 Democratic primary
Biden won't appear on the New Hampshire ballot and isn't planning to campaign there, though some of the state's top Democrats are organizing a write-in campaign backing his reelection bid.
Salvation Army Angel Tree program kicks off at Wilmington's Independence Mall
At Independence Mall, there are dozens of "Angels" on the tree representing children throughout the Cape Fear area with "Wish Lists" for items they would like to receive.
13-year-old builds shelter for Pender Co. pig sanctuary at capacity with abandoned pets
There's no such thing as a 'miniature pig', but not everybody knows that, and it's becoming a bit of a pot-bellied pig problem. A woman in Pender County is trying to help, along with a 13-year-old boy who swooped in to help her when she really needed it.
Unexpected win as Sheila Grady emerges as Northwest's mayor-elect in write-in upset
She won after receiving around 75 percent of the votes, which came out to 120 votes.
National Spinning laying off 110 Columbus County workers with plant closure
A Whiteville plant is closing its doors and laying off 110 workers.
World War I-era munitions found in D.C. park — and the Army says there may be more
A section of Fort Totten Park in Washington, D.C. will remain closed while the National Park Service and U.S. Army continue to investigate World War I-era munitions that were found there, officials said Thursday.
Cabbage Patch Kids, Fisher-Price Corn Popper added to Toy Hall of Fame
Fans have pushed the Fisher-Price Corn Popper into the National Toy Hall of Fame, elevating it from perpetual finalist to 2023 inductee, alongside baseball cards, Cabbage Patch Kids and NERF foam toys, the Hall of Fame announced Friday.
SABLE helicopter transported from Ogden Park after making precautionary landing Thursday night
A SABLE helicopter has been removed from Ogden Park after being forced to make a precautionary landing Thursday night.
Sudan Shriners to join Wilmington's Veterans Day parade for first time in 26 years
As the Wilmington community gears up to celebrate Veterans Day, the Sudan Shriners, known for their philanthropic endeavors, are set to hold their fall ceremonial in the city this weekend.