12+ hour, 51+ min ago   (894+ words) The Warner Bros. sequel starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman earned an estimated $30 million from 4,146 theaters, according to estimates Sunday from Rentrak. The film knocked “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” out of the top spot after the superhero blockbuster led the…...

12+ hour, 54+ min ago   (694+ words) It was “All By Myself,” the song the Quebec superstar’s voice has been measured against since 1996, saved for the encore of her first full concert in more than six years — her first since stiff person syndrome, a rare, progressive neurological…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (370+ words) But there’s one thing the two sides can agree on: Nashville International Airport should be renamed to honor Tennessee’s favorite daughter, Dolly Parton. The change would make Parton the first woman whose name adorns one of America’s 50 busiest airports. Lydia…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (236+ words) LELAND, N.C. (WWAY) — Former Whiteville native Dustin Chapman is one step closer to another shot at “American Idol” after winning WWAY’s American Idol Silver Ticket competition. Chapman was revealed as the winner Thursday at the WWAY after receiving 79% of the viewer…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (337+ words) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Arts organizations, schools, municipalities and artists across North Carolina are receiving nearly $11 million in grants from the North Carolina Arts Council for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the N.C. Department of…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (180+ words) LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Leland is adding four more dates to its Live in Leland series at Founders Park. The newly announced schedule includes two live music performances and two movie nights at the park’s amphitheater, located at…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (334+ words) WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — For many people, Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. But for those who live and work at the beach, the end of the holiday weekend can mean something else: a welcome change of…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (291+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — “Pretty Ugly,” a dramatic thriller set and filmed in Wilmington, will headline the 32nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival, organizers announced Wednesday. The film, directed by Erica Dunton, will screen Nov. 21 at Thalian Hall as part of the festival,…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (181+ words) NAKINA, NC (WWAY) — It may still technically be summer, but spooky season is already taking shape in Columbus County. Panic Attack Haunted Attraction in Nakina is preparing to open for the 2026 Halloween season on Oct. 2, this year with a second…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (146+ words) (WWAY) — Here Yee! Here Yee! This is your sign to step into another world. A world of swords, knights, and dragons. The Kingdom of Ashkara Fantasy Fair isn’t just an event… it’s where legends come to life. There are plenty…...