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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.
UNCW comes back to knock off Yale 68-67 in NIT opener
In the opening round of the NIT, UNCW men's basketball pulled off a stunning comeback to knock off hosting Yale 68-67 on Tuesday.
Colorectal cancer awareness month brings focus to early detection and prevention
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say early screenings can be life-changing.
League of Womens Voters of Lower Cape Fear extends 2026 Scholarship Deadline
The League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear has extended its deadline for scholarship applicants to Monday, April 20, 2026. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to supporting post-secondary education, the League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear is pleased to once again offer scholarships to three graduating high school seniors.
Brunswick Community College Men's Basketball set for NJCAA championship run
The Brunswick Community College Men's Basketball team is packing their bags and heading to Hutchinson, Kansas, as they prepare to compete in the 2026 NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater set to host The Wallflowers this summer
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater will host American rock band, The Wallflowers, for a concert this summer. The show is set to take place August 7.
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply
The Strait of Hormuz is a small strip of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the world’s oceans, and it has become a big problem for the global economy.
Prescribed Burns possible throughout the summer on State Game Lands
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is advising the community that if they see smoke on state game lands through summer, they can check whether it's a prescribed burn through its Prescribed Burns Dashboard mapping system.
Broncos get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, AP sources say
The Denver Broncos have acquired standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster deal that sends three draft picks to the Miami Dolphins, including a first-rounder, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing his concerns about the justification for military strikes in Iran and saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war. “Iran posed…