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Pet Pals: This week’s Pet Pal is a five-year-old spayed cat looking for a forever home

Meet this week’s Pet Pal: a five-year-old spayed female cat looking for a forever home
WWAY News,

New Hanover County (WWAY) —This week’s Pet Pal is a 5-year-old spayed female cat.  New Hanover County Animal Services staff describe her as a cat that loves treats and attention. She has a lovely is a Tortoiseshell cat and has a colorful coat. If you’d like to meet her, New Hanover County Animal Services is located at 180 Division Drive in Wilmington.

County residents can adopt for $70. If you have any dogs, a meet and greet is required.
Columbus, Features, Local, NC, News, Top Stories

Churches in Columbus County celebrate Resurrection Sunday

This Resurrection Sunday, what seemed to be the final day of a rainy weekend, ended with sunshine.  
Emily Andrews,

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Churches around the globe are celebrating Resurrection Sunday.  Here is a close and local look at some of these Easter Sunday services.  In Downtown Whiteville, Whiteville Assembly of God, held its’ sunrise service at around six a.m..  Church members gathered as the sun rose and had breakfast as a congregation.  Randy Hunt, Whiteville Assembly of…
Local, NC, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Purpose Church hosting tuxedo giveaway

Purpose Church said they wanted to extend their ministry out into the community and they are doing so by the use of tuxedos. 
Emily Andrews,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Purpose Church said they wanted to extend their ministry out into the community and they are doing so by the use of tuxedos.  The church is doing a tuxedo giveaway and naming it “Gentlemen’s Closet.” It’s in perfect timing for prom’s all throughout the Cape Fear.  Brandon Bradley, Executive Pastor of Purpose Church said that the inspiration…
Brunswick, Local, News

Get active safely

The weather is warming up and you know what that means... a chance to take activities outside!
Emily Andrews,

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The weather is warming up and you know what that means… a chance to take activities outside!       But be careful, all the excitement can lead to some serious injuries if you’re not careful.  In Brunswick County, Doctor Benjamin Browning, a surgeon of sport’s medicine orthopedics, shared his knowledge on how to best prevent undergoing a…
Local, New Hanover, News, Top Stories

Two-time liver transplant recipient celebrates Donate Life Month

"I got a second chance at life and I think it's really, really awesome." 
Emily Andrews,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — April is “Donate Life Month.” It encourages people to register as an organ donor. A New Hanover County girl is living proof it can save someone’s life. The mother of a two-time liver transplant recipient, said, “I would love to be able to tell that family thank you for choosing organ donation because Sofie wouldn’t have…
Local, NC-Carolinas, New Hanover, Top Stories

Senate bill looks to help with removal of abandoned vessels

Tanner Blue,

  CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Senate bill 465 has been filed in the North Carolina legislature to help cities remove abandoned vessels. Carolina Beach has had a tough time when it comes to the matter, dealing with different jurisdictions of the harbors. Some people will leave boats sitting in the harbor, lead to potential environmental issues and issues with…
Community, DISTRACTION, Local, New Hanover, News

Plastic Ocean Arts and Sci Fest for middle and high schoolers April 8 at UNCW

The Saturday event is indoors, and welcomes teens and tweens to learn about protecting marine life from plastic pollution
Donna Gregory,

Dr. Samantha Athey from the Plastic Ocean Project says teens and tweens have a number of opportunities to learn about cleaning plastics from area waterways at the event April 8 in the UNCW Watson School of Education building atrium.
Brunswick, Local, News, Top Stories

Churches celebrate Maundy Thursday

The Bridge Presbyterian Church celebrated the day that commemorates Jesus Christ's last supper with his disciples. 
Emily Andrews,

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Thursday is Maundy Thursday. It’s a day that commemorates Jesus Christ’s last supper with his disciples.  Many churches, including in the cape fear, gathered to mark the occasion.  In Leland, The Bridge Presbyterian Church celebrated the day.  Pastor Doug Cushing said he looks forward to this time of year.  He and his congregation joined together and…

Deb Hays Memorial
Local, New Hanover, New Hanover, Top Stories

Public servant, friend, mom: Community honors life of New Hanover County Commissioner Deb Hays

Sydney Bouchelle,

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Hundreds of people gathered at Airlie Gardens on Wednesday afternoon to honor the life of Deb Hays. Before remarks began, a line stretched the length of Bradley Creek Field at the gardens as people waited their turn to sign the guest book. After beginning with a prayer from Pastor Doug Lain, Hays’ daughter Morgan…

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Mom To Mom: Homemade Laundry Detergent

In this week's Mom to Mom Mandy Williams shows us a way to make homemade laundry detergent just in time for spring cleaning
WWAY News,

(WWAY)—Today on Mom to Mom we are making a product just in time for spring cleaning.  Join Mandy Williamson as she makes homemade laundry detergent with a just three staple ingredients for your next load. Watch the video and see how to make this budget-friendly cleaner.

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Local, NC, NC-Carolinas, New Hanover, Top Stories

“Plant an Azalea Week” leaves 120 azaleas planted at Airlie Gardens

Tanner Blue,

  WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Spring is here and in southeastern North Carolina, that means you can expect to see a variety of plants blooming. New Hanover County Parks & Gardens, The Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County and The Cape Fear Garden Club are partnering to plant 120 azaleas at Airlie Gardens to mark “Plant an Azalea Week,” which…