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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.
'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 following cancer battle
Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as Dawson Leery on the television drama “Dawson’s Creek,” has died, according to a statement posted to his Instagram account. He was 48.
UPDATE - New details released on Carolina Beach cyberattacks that stole nearly $488K
Town officials in Carolina Beach have released new details about two cyberattacks that resulted in the theft of nearly $488,000 late last year.
Rep. Butler, NC Progressive House Caucus call for amendment requiring timely state budget
Rep. Deb Butler and the North Carolina Progressive House Caucus are calling for a constitutional amendment that would require the state to pass a budget on time in future legislative sessions.
Team USA's Elizabeth Lemley and Jaelin Kauf win gold and silver in women's moguls at Winter Olympics
Elizabeth Lemley and Jaelin Kauf won gold and silver for Team USA in women's freestyle moguls skiing at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday.
Virtual program to highlight Battle of Moores Creek Bridge anniversary
The North Carolina State Archives will host a virtual “lunch and learn” program next week to mark the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.
NC court restores limits on toxic chemical pollution
A state court has restored North Carolina’s ability to limit pollution from 1,4-dioxane, a toxic industrial chemical that can threaten drinking water supplies for nearly 1 million people downstream.
The Latest: Bondi will face questions before Congress over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.
The Latest: FAA lifts temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas
The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
If you bought a new car last year, you could qualify for this tax break. Here's what to know.
If you're one of the millions of Americans who purchased a new car last year, you could benefit from a new tax break that allows taxpayers to deduct interest paid on their auto loans.