4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (318+ words) OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Scientists are using sea turtle DNA to uncover family connections, nesting patterns and breeding information that could help guide conservation efforts. Deb Allen, coordinator of the Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization, will discuss…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (263+ words) WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Dogs and their owners can gather in Wrightsville Beach next month for the town’s 31st annual Bark in the Park. The Hyperflite Canine Disc Championship is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. at Wrightsville Beach Park,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (158+ words) TOPSAIL ISLAND, N.C. — A memorial reef placement off the coast of Topsail Island on Friday honored the life and legacy of Jean Beasley, former director of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, and her husband, Fred Beasley. Jean…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (121+ words) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Two pregnant cows are back home safely after escaping from a local family’s property, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said deputies and volunteers spent hours searching for the cows and working…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (281+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As dangerous heat and humidity continue across much of the South, pet owners are being reminded to take extra precautions to protect dogs and cats from heat-related dangers. Best Friends Animal Society is sharing several tips to…...