Pet Pals: 7-Year-Old Black Cat Looking For a Forever Home

New Hanover Sheriff's Office Animal Services Staff say he is extremely laid back

New Hanover County (WWAY) — 7-year-old male cat named “Mickey” looking for a forever home. New Hanover Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Staff say he is extremely laid back– more of a ‘go with the flow’ type of kitty. They also say he loves his cat nip and jumping in your lap after he’s finished. If you’d like to meet him,…

Inaugural “Run for Carly Rae” scheduled Oct. 29

Alex Highsmith Family Foundation co-sponsoring event to raise scholarship money for New Hanover County seniors

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) —  Halloween 2020 marks two years since the shooting death of popular Eugene Ashley High School and Cape Fear Community college athlete and aspiring model, Carly Rae Baron. Since her passing, the community has shown an outpouring of love and support for her family. Now, nearly two years later, the support continues with a fundraising 5K and…

Murder suspect makes first appearance for Sunday shooting in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) —On Monday, a man accused in a deadly shooting that happened over in Wilmington on Sunday, October 10, made his first appearance at the New Hanover County Courthouse. 29-year-old Rony Julian Sanchez-Rivera is charged with murder, and assault on a government official. Sanchez-Rivera was appointed an attorney from the capital defenders’ office. Wilmington Police say officers responded…