New Hanover, Pender County is under Tornado Warning until 5 p.m.
New Hanover and Pender County are currently under a Tornado Warning, until 5 p.m. Affected areas include Murraysville, Ogden, Hampstead, and Kings Grant.
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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.
The Club at Midtown to host open houses ahead of September opening
The Club at Midtown will host two open house events in August ahead of the private sports and social club’s planned September opening.
Donna Gregory’s Extraordinary People: The artist behind Wilmington’s historic plaques
The plaques outside historic homes across Wilmington tell visitors when a building was constructed, who lived there and how it became part of the city’s story. What they do not reveal is the story of the woman behind the brush.
Wilmington hemp dispensary fears federal THC restrictions could force closure
Local hemp dispensaries are bracing for sweeping federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC products that are scheduled to take effect this fall.
What happens when someone is struck by lightning?
Few details have been released about two people who were reportedly struck by lightning over the weekend near the north end of Wrightsville Beach.
High school football players prepare for dangerous heat as practices are set to begin
High school football teams are returning to the field this week — just as dangerous heat arrives back in the Cape Fear.
Family launches campaign for "Arabella's Law" after fatal Columbus County crash
The family of an 11-year-old girl and her mother who were killed in a crash earlier this month is calling for changes to North Carolina law, saying current statutes do not adequately hold drivers accountable in fatal crashes involving alleged reckless driving.
Water begins returning to Boiling Spring Lakes
Nearly eight years after Hurricane Florence damaged Boiling Spring Lakes’ dam system and emptied the city’s lakes, water is beginning to return to one of them.
Health experts remind beachgoers of lightning dangers after Wrightsville Beach strike
After two people were reportedly struck by lightning while walking along Wrightsville Beach over the weekend, health experts are reminding beachgoers that while lightning strikes are uncommon, they can still pose a serious danger.