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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.
Cape Crooners spread holiday joy hall to hall at local nursing home
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) -- The Cape Crooners pass hall to hall around Trinity Grove nursing home to spread a little bit of Christmas cheer to the resident seniors. Jim Bader is the tenor for…
Wilmington Officers trade badges for Santa hats at annual Santa Cop event
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) -- The Wilmington Police Department retired their badges for Santa hats Friday for their annual Santa Cop event. For more than 30 years, the Wilmington Police Department has hosted its Santa Cop event, providing Christmas joy to the children and families that need a little extra help this year. Officers are paired with children from the…
Downtown Wilmington archaeology lab faces uncertain future; seeks community help
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – A non-profit archaeology lab in downtown Wilmington is wishing for a new home this holiday season. The Public Archaeology Corps must move…
Holiday travel takes off at Wilmington International Airport
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – Holiday travel at the Wilmington International Airport is taking off. The airport is expecting their busiest holiday travel days to place Friday, Sunday and…
Public hearing held on proposed 30-bed hospital in Columbus County
COLUMBUS COUNTY (WWAY) -- A public hearing was held Friday in Whiteville on an application for a new, additional, and central hospital in Columbus County. The hearing focused on an application from Columbus Regional Healthcare System to develop a new, 30 bed hospital, in Delco, North Carolina called Columbus Regional East. Many community residents from Columbus County attended to make public comments, and the consensus was the same; this is a…
Lumbee Tribe chairman returns from Washington after Lumbee Fairness Act signed into law
Lumbee Tribe Chairman John Lowery is back from Washington following what tribal leaders are calling a historic moment for the Lumbee people.
NC air quality has improved dramatically since the 1990s, DEQ report shows
North Carolinians are breathing the cleanest air in decades, according to a new report from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
Investigation starts into North Carolina plane crash that killed NASCAR driver Biffle and 6 others
Federal investigators sifting through the wreckage of a business jet that crashed in North Carolina and killed retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family, and three others are trying to figure out who was flying the plane and what caused it to return to the airport soon after takeoff.
Heat for the Holidays: Bolivia woman wins new HVAC system
As temperatures get colder during the winter months, having a warm home can be important. We'll introduce you to this year's winner for Heat for the Holidays.