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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.
With the North Carolina Azalea Festival underway, security gets tighter to make sure everything goes smooth
Downtown Wilmington was packed tonight for the opening of the Azalea Festival Street Fair, and a concert featuring country artist-- Dustin Lynch. Unfortunately, recent incidents in the area-- including two stabbings last Sunday-- public safety is top of mind for many.
Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead at halfway mark
The only thing that stopped Rory McIlroy in the Masters was running out of holes to play Friday.
UNCW walks off Towson 2-1 in the 9th
It took well past regulation to get on the board, but UNCW softball managed to pick up a nine-inning win over Towson on Friday.
CFA gets revenge on Davidson Day School 5-0
In a rematch of the 2025 NCISAA girls soccer title game, CFA got revenge over reigning champion Davidson Day School 5-0 on Friday.
WWAY partners with American Legion, Red Cross for blood drive
WWAY teamed up with the John E. Jacobs American Legion post 68, and The American Red Cross to host a blood drive Friday.
Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage
HOUSTON (AP) — Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. It was a triumphant homecoming for the crew of four whose record-breaking…
Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention
Biblical stories like Jonah and the whale would be required reading for Texas public schools' students under proposals that are putting the state at the center of another contentious wrangling over the role of religion in classrooms.
Viral video in Wilmington puts spotlight on elder care concerns, reporting of abuse
A viral video showing an elderly Wilmington man wandering in the street wearing only a T-shirt and an adult diaper is drawing attention to the issue of elder care and how to identify and report potential abuse or neglect.
Annual Master Gardener plant sale returns to New Hanover County Arboretum next week
Gardeners and plant lovers can explore thousands of plant varieties during the 39th annual plant sale hosted by the Master Gardener Volunteer Association.