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

Meet this week’s Pet Pal: a one-year-old neutered cat looking for a forever home

New Hanover County (WWAY) —This week’s Pet Pal is a 1-year-old neutered make cat. He is very vocal, especially at feeding time, and will let you know when his food dish is empty. He has been very loving towards staff and enjoys attention. This furry companion enjoys taking part of anything you are doing. NHC Sheriff’s Office Animal Serivces Unit asks a meet and greet is required if you have dogs. Join Matt Bennett and Stephen Watson from New Hanover Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Unit to learn more about becoming a home for this cat. 

The pet fee is now available to pay online or you can visit their shelter at 180 Division Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401.

“Going Beyond the Pink” opens doors and makes resources available for breast cancer fighters

A local breast cancer support organization -- a hub for resources, education, and financial assistance -- opened its’ doors at Independence Mall this weekend. 

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A local breast cancer support organization — a hub for resources, education, and financial assistance — opened its’ doors at Independence Mall this weekend.  Kara Kenan, the founder and executive director of “Going Beyond the Pink,” sought out a platform to spread a message of hope – to others battling breast cancer. As she is a survivor herself. …

Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity discusses affordable housing

Providing residents of Duplin, Pender, and New Hanover counties with resources that would help them purchase an affordable home or receive low-to-no-cost repairs on a home they already own. 

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — At Poplar Grove Plantation today, a well-known non-profit organization shared information on affordable homeownership.  Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, providing residents of Duplin, Pender, and New Hanover counties with resources that would help them purchase an affordable home or receive low-to-no-cost repairs on a home they already own.  Habitat volunteer, Dan Spilman, said that many…

Dozen people displaced after apartment complex fire Saturday night

A spokesperson for the fire department said crews responded to cypress grove apartments just off 17th street around 6:00 Saturday evening.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A dozen people are displaced after a fire severely damaged an apartment complex in Wilmington late Saturday evening.  A spokesperson for the fire department said crews responded to Cypress Grove Apartments just off 17th street around 6:00 Saturday evening.  While no civilians were injured, a firefighter did suffer an injury and was taken by ambulance to…

Aswani Volety installed as new chancellor of UNCW

  WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hundreds gathered at UNCW’s Trask Coliseum to celebrate the school’s newest chancellor. Aswani Volety has been on the job since July of last year, but today he was installed as UNCW’s 7th chancellor. Volety is an experienced leader, previously serving as Dean of UNCW’s College of Arts and Sciences, as well as the Executive Director…

Topsail Beach holds public hearing to discuss proposal of paid parking

Thursday night, a town hall event in Topsail Beach focused on proposed changes to -- what is now -- an oasis of free parking. 

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — On Topsail Island, two of the three beaches, Surf City and North Topsail Beach, have paid parking.  There’s one holdout but it might not hold out for long.  Thursday night, a town hall event in Topsail Beach focused on proposed changes to — what is now — an oasis of free parking.  Town Manager Doug…

WHAT’S HAPPENING: Weekend of March 31st-April 2nd

Spring has sprung!

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The first weekend of April is among us, and lots of cool things are taking place that’ll keep you hopping all over the Cape Fear! Here’s your look ahead at ‘What’s Happening’: Spring has sprung! Whether you love going to the farmers market, searching for Easter eggs, going to local art sales, or listening to a…