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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.
Planned Parenthood sues to expand South Carolina abortion access under strict new ban
Abortion providers urged South Carolina’s highest court on Thursday to lengthen the narrow window when a pregnancy can be legally terminated under the state’s strict new ban. In a complaint filed Thursday, they wrote that the ban should be interpreted to take effect after approximately nine weeks under the statute's language, because that's when most of the main parts of the eventual heart have developed.
Alex Murdaugh makes his first appearance in court since his murder trial
Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian argued it would be difficult to get a fair trial within a year of the widely watched murder trial's conclusion. “Where are you going to get a jury? Mars?” Harpootlian told Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman, who also presided over the murder trial. Newman said the indictments were issued across many counties home to people capable of serving on a jury.
Man in custody after Leland Police respond to disturbance call
One man is in custody after police responded to a disturbance call on Thursday afternoon in Leland.
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher hosting 'Femme in STEM' on Saturday
Leading women scientists in the Cape Fear region will highlight the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) 2023 Femme in STEM on Saturday. According to Gail Lemeic with the aquarium, visitors will have the opportunity to look through microscopes, experience a tornado machine, and even get their hands dirty with some soil samples.
Southport church helping veterinary hospital operate after damage from Tropical Storm Idalia
The hospital thought they would be out of luck, or that's what they thought until a little divine intervention.
A look at Columbus County 5 years following Hurricane Florence
Five years following Hurricane Florence, we spoke with a Whiteville City official who shared his memories of the unforgiving storm.
NC Coastal Federation and volunteers help clean up living shoreline in Oak Island
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and dozens of volunteers took part in helping maintain the shoreline at Veterans Park in Oak Island.
New Hanover County organization helping residents who are still recovering from Hurricane Florence 5 years after it hit
New Hanover County was one of the hardest hit areas as the Category 1 hurricane made landfall near Wrightsville Beach and years later, there are still people trying to recover.
Warning issued to protect against contractor scams following storms
The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors wants to help you avoid being victimized by scam artists posing as legitimate contractors.