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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.
WPD financial crimes unit detective talks holiday scams
Scammers are working overtime to rob unsuspecting victims of their hard-earned money and personal information during the holiday season.
Brunswick County filmmaker to premiere Christmas over the weekend
SHALLOTTE, NC (WWAY) -- A Brunswick County filmmaker is hoping to remind people of the true meaning of Christmas, with a film she plans to premiere on…
Health officials warn about 'tripledemic' ahead of holiday travel
Concerns surrounding spikes in three viruses across the country are leading to what many are calling a "tripledemic". A New Hanover County epidemiologist is offering tips for those traveling for the holiday season.
FOCUS Broadband makes service available to first Pender County customers
Residents and businesses located near the Still Bluff community along Morgan Road and Bethel Road in western Pender County can now call to order high-speed internet with speeds of up to 1 Gigabit.
UNCW Board of Trustees votes unanimously for proposed tuition and fees increase
Tuition for out-of-state undergraduate students, and all graduate students, will now cost more next fiscal year.
Cumberland Co. deputy hit by car, killed while investigating business robbery identified
24-year-old Oscar Yovani Bolanos-Anavisca Jr. has been identified by family and the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office as the deputy who was killed in the line of duty in Fayetteville early this morning.
UNCW holding commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday
Hundreds of Seahawks are set to fly this weekend, as UNCW prepares to recognize its latest class of graduates.
UPDATE: Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Wilmington
According to a WPD spokesperson, a man struck by a vehicle Thursday night in the 3100 block of Market St. has died.
After struggling with staffing issues, Wilmington restaurant recruits the help of a robot
Staffing has been difficult for several industries since the pandemic, and one restaurant in Wilmington came up with an unusual solution to help give staff a much-needed helping hand.