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Pender County man convicted for Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor
Steven Giberson of Pender County was sentenced to prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor Wednesday.
What to know about Brazil's Bolsonaro's departure to the US after his electoral defeat
Flávio Bolsonaro fled with his family to Miami after his defeat by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's presidential elections.
Cauldrons, Cocktails & Curiosities Comes to Wilmington This Halloween Weekend
Unveil the Magic: Cauldrons, Cocktails & Curiosities is being held in Wilmington this Friday, October 30.
CFCC women's soccer heads to Florida with national tournament berth on the line
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Community College women's soccer team is heading to Florida with its sights set on a return to the national tournament for the first time since 2023. The Sea Devils are coming off a…
NAACP challenges NC voter ID law as unconstitutional and racially discriminatory
The NAACP took its challenge to North Carolina's voter ID law to the state Court of Appeals on Wednesday, arguing that the law is unconstitutional and racially discriminatory.
NC State fraternity suspended amid hazing investigations
The Sigma Nu fraternity has been placed on interim suspension by North Carolina State University, while investigators look into allegations of hazing under the university's internal student code of conduct.
Team of the Week: East Columbus Gators pull off big upset over North Duplin
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The East Columbus Gators are making a statement on the high school football field, earning this week's WWAY Team of the Week honors after snapping a two-game losing streak with a 23-8 upset victory over…
Wrightsville Beach police say missing 19-year-old has been found
A 19-year-old man reported missing from Wrightsville Beach earlier this month has been found safe, according to the Wrightsville Beach Police Department.
Publix opens new grocery store in Calabash
Publix opened a new grocery store Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Commons at Carolina Shores in Calabash.
Search warrant reveals new details in shooting of Columbus County deputy
A newly released search warrant reveals additional details about a violent struggle that left a Columbus County sheriff's deputy wounded last month and sparked an hours-long manhunt for the suspect.
At least 10 dead as two trains crash in Spain, authorities say
Spain's state-owned news agency and other local media say at least 10 people have died in a crash between two trains in central Spain.
Enchanted Airlie tickets go on sale to public Wednesday morning
Tickets for the 2026 Enchanted Airlie holiday light display go on sale to the general public Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 9 a.m.
Campaign mailers flood Cape Fear mailboxes as Election Day approaches
With the midterm election less than a week away, voters across the Cape Fear are seeing their mailboxes fill with campaign advertisements as candidates make their final push for votes.
Cornell faces questions over dorm assignment for student disciplined in sexual assault case
One of the seven Cornell University students disciplined in connection with an alleged 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house returned to campus this fall after a three-semester suspension and was placed in a co-ed dorm with a roommate who had no idea about his past, according to a professor familiar with the housing arrangement.
Free on-demand transit system coming to Fort Bragg in 2027
Service members and their families on Fort Bragg will soon have a new, free way to get around without the need for a personal vehicle. An on-demand ride service is coming to the base next summer.
Muggsy Bogues' No. 1 jersey to be retired by Charlotte Hornets in February
Muggsy Bogues spent his entire NBA career looking up at all other players. They’ll be looking up at him now.
Grand jury refuses to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, AP sources say
The Justice Department on Tuesday failed to secure a grand jury indictment against a former White House staffer who provided dramatic but disputed testimony against President Donald Trump before a House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Department of Transportation investing $498 million into U.S. port rennovations
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $498 million investment into 35 port projects across 19 states to bolster America’s supply chains ports.
Downtown Wilmington businesses prepare for Halloween weekend, 'Saturween'
With Halloween falling on a Saturday for the first time since 2020, downtown Wilmington businesses are preparing for a weekend of costumes, events and potentially increased foot traffic.
Boil water advisory in Columbus County Water & Sewer District II
A boil water advisory is in effect in Columbus County Water & Sewer District 2 after local contractors struck a public water line.
Habitual felon convicted on firearms crimes in New Hanover County
47-year-old Joshua Maddox of Wilmington was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon while also attaining Habitual Felon status.
Pender County man convicted for Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor
Steven Giberson of Pender County was sentenced to prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor Wednesday.
Cauldrons, Cocktails & Curiosities Comes to Wilmington This Halloween Weekend
Unveil the Magic: Cauldrons, Cocktails & Curiosities is being held in Wilmington this Friday, October 30.
CFCC women's soccer heads to Florida with national tournament berth on the line
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Community College women's soccer team is heading to Florida with its sights set on a return to the national tournament for the first time since 2023. The Sea Devils are coming off a…
Team of the Week: East Columbus Gators pull off big upset over North Duplin
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The East Columbus Gators are making a statement on the high school football field, earning this week's WWAY Team of the Week honors after snapping a two-game losing streak with a 23-8 upset victory over…
Wrightsville Beach police say missing 19-year-old has been found
A 19-year-old man reported missing from Wrightsville Beach earlier this month has been found safe, according to the Wrightsville Beach Police Department.
Publix opens new grocery store in Calabash
Publix opened a new grocery store Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Commons at Carolina Shores in Calabash.
Search warrant reveals new details in shooting of Columbus County deputy
A newly released search warrant reveals additional details about a violent struggle that left a Columbus County sheriff's deputy wounded last month and sparked an hours-long manhunt for the suspect.
Enchanted Airlie tickets go on sale to public Wednesday morning
Tickets for the 2026 Enchanted Airlie holiday light display go on sale to the general public Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 9 a.m.
Campaign mailers flood Cape Fear mailboxes as Election Day approaches
With the midterm election less than a week away, voters across the Cape Fear are seeing their mailboxes fill with campaign advertisements as candidates make their final push for votes.
House fire sees multi-department response in Wilmington
A massive house fire is burning in Wilmington, on the corner of 21st Street and Pender Avenue.
Wilmington woman turns recycled materials into spooky Halloween decorations
One Wilmington woman is proving that you don't have to spend a fortune to get into the Halloween spirit, transforming everyday materials into homemade spooky decorations.
Family of Wilmington man shot by police demands release of body camera footage
The family of a Wilmington man shot by law enforcement officers more than two months ago is demanding the release of police body camera footage after the district attorney's office decided not to file charges against the officers involved.
CFCC’s Cape Hatteras research vessel prepares for new life as artificial reef
Cape Fear Community College’s marine technology program is preparing for a change as one of its longtime training vessels begins its final journey at sea before taking on a new role beneath the waves.
Whiteville man arrested following larceny investigation
A Whiteville man was arrested following an ongoing investigation into the larceny of two industrial air conditioning units.
2027 Azalea Festival reveals concert headliners, new look for 80th anniversary
The North Carolina Azalea Festival has announced The Avett Brothers and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, performing as DJ Diesel, as the headliners for its 80th anniversary concert series in 2027.
Burgaw announces Halloween street closures for Trunk-or-Treat event
Drivers in downtown Burgaw should prepare for road closures Saturday, Oct. 31, as the town gets ready for its Halloween on the Square Trunk-or-Treat event.
Former Brunswick County Sheriff's Deputy indicted after wrongful entry
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation announced that a Brunswick County grand jury indicted a former sheriff's office sergeant.
NAACP challenges NC voter ID law as unconstitutional and racially discriminatory
The NAACP took its challenge to North Carolina's voter ID law to the state Court of Appeals on Wednesday, arguing that the law is unconstitutional and racially discriminatory.
Justice Department announces criminal settlement with NC company over exports to Russia
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday it entered into a non-prosecution agreement with Extreme Networks, Inc. The company designs and sells A.I. and cloud networking systems.
2027 Azalea Festival reveals concert headliners, new look for 80th anniversary
The North Carolina Azalea Festival has announced The Avett Brothers and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, performing as DJ Diesel, as the headliners for its 80th anniversary concert series in 2027.
Piedmont Natural Gas reminds customers how to recognize gas leaks as heating season begins
Piedmont Natural Gas is reminding customers to recognize the signs of a natural gas leak and take immediate action as colder temperatures arrive and home heating systems begin running.
Fayetteville Drug Dealer Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison
36-year-old Donquel Caron McEachern of Fayetteville was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for selling cocaine and fentanyl throughout Cumberland County.
'Come home, buddy;' $25K reward offered for safe return of missing 19-year-old last seen in Wilmington
The parents of a missing 19-year-old are pleading for help finding their son, Robert Shirah, who was last seen more than a week ago in the Wilmington area.
Dave Doeren fired as NC State football head coach
NC State fired coach Dave Doeren on Saturday, October 24, ending a 14-season tenure in which he set the program's career wins.
Reminder: Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, as clocks fall back one hour
Get ready for an extra hour of sleep this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end.
The Avett Brothers, Shaquille O'Neal's DJ Diesel to headline 2027 NC Azalea Festival
The North Carolina Azalea Festival has announced its headliners for the 2027 concert series, featuring The Avett Brothers and basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, performing under his stage name DJ Diesel.
How North Carolina Department of Agriculture plan to keep visitors safe through final weekend of State Fair
With 57 law enforcement agencies helping provide security at the North Carolina State Fair, police are reminding visitors about prohibited items and ways to report safety concerns as the Fair enters its final weekend.
Co-founder of ‘Theatre For All’ discusses ‘The Backrooms’ haunted experience
WWAY's Cicily Hammers and Ryan Wiener visited “The Backrooms,” a haunted house experience at UNCW's Cultural Arts Center.
Governor Stein declared state of emergency for Outer Banks following back-to-back storms
Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency in Dare and Hyde counties and called on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to grant emergency relief supporting the repair of N.C. Highway 12.
Jury deliberations underway in trial of man accused of killing UNC student in 2012
Jurors began deliberations Thursday in the trial of a man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago, deciding whether he was a stranger who killed his victim in a fit of rage or was wrongfully accused after consensual sex.
USDA announces $600,000 in Housing Preservation Grant funding for North Carolina households
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that North Carolina will receive $600,000 in funds through the Housing Preservation Grant for eight projects in rural regions of the state.
'It's not often that you see death coming;' Pilot recounts surviving plane crash in Columbus County
A North Carolina pilot is recounting the terrifying moments he and his wife survived a plane crash in Columbus County earlier this month, walking away from the destroyed aircraft with only minor injuries.
From heart surgeries to heart-safe schools: Meet WWAY's October Teacher of the Month
Inside a first grade classroom at Old Dock Elementary School, Mallory Furlow has spent years helping young students learn and grow.
Five arrested in alleged gun trafficking scheme from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.
Five people have been arrested and federally charged in connection with an alleged firearms trafficking operation that moved dozens of guns from North Carolina to Washington, D.C., and other locations, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Panthers to award $8,000 in grants to girls flag football programs across the Carolinas
The Carolina Panthers have announced a new award recognizing girls high school flag football coaches across North and South Carolina, with $8,000 in grants going toward school programs.
Tabor City man arrested on fugitive charge tied to child exploitation allegations in South Carolina
A 24-year-old Tabor City man has been arrested in Columbus County on a fugitive charge related to allegations involving the sexual exploitation of a minor in South Carolina.
Pembroke man charged with murder in death of 4-month-old daughter
A Robeson County man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of his 4-month-old daughter earlier this year.
Two arrested for fraud of nearly $2 million from NC HOPE Program funds
35-year-old Daquan Copeland (left) of Houston, TX and 51-year-old Esless White Sr. (right) of Jamaica, NY, pleaded guilty in federal court to Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud by engaging in a scheme with others to defraud more than $187,000 from the North Carolina Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (NC HOPE) program.
Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields and coined the enduring “Sí, se puede!” rallying cry, has died. She was 96.
What to know about Brazil's Bolsonaro's departure to the US after his electoral defeat
Flávio Bolsonaro fled with his family to Miami after his defeat by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's presidential elections.
Cornell faces questions over dorm assignment for student disciplined in sexual assault case
One of the seven Cornell University students disciplined in connection with an alleged 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house returned to campus this fall after a three-semester suspension and was placed in a co-ed dorm with a roommate who had no idea about his past, according to a professor familiar with the housing arrangement.
Grand jury refuses to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, AP sources say
The Justice Department on Tuesday failed to secure a grand jury indictment against a former White House staffer who provided dramatic but disputed testimony against President Donald Trump before a House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Supreme Court declines to restore policy allowing immigration judges to close deportation cases
The Supreme Court declined to unfreeze a Biden-era policy that allowed immigration judges to use their discretion to temporarily close deportation cases for immigrants.
Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro and family will get US visas after election loss, State Department says
A senior State Department official said Tuesday that Flávio Bolsonaro and his family will be granted U.S. visas after his weekend loss to incumbent Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a hotly contested race that bucked a trend of conservative electoral results in Latin America.
Broadcom and other AI stocks lift Wall Street closer to its record
Stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry are leading Wall Street higher on Tuesday, as their yo-yo moves swing back upward.
Utah authorities are connecting serial killer Ted Bundy to another 1970s homicide
Authorities in Utah are holding a news conference Tuesday to pin another decades-old homicide on serial killer Ted Bundy.
Man who allegedly sent white substance to members of Congress put his address on envelopes
A man was charged with allegedly sending letters with white granular substance, which turned out to be salt, to four members of Congress, according to a criminal complaint unsealed on Monday in federal court in Springfield, Illinois.
Trump offers million-dollar reward for voter fraud tips that result in conviction
President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is offering a $1 million reward for anyone who reports voter fraud -- in past elections or in the upcoming midterm elections -- that leads to a conviction.
15-year-old arrested in Florida A&M shooting that wounded 11 after homecoming game
A 15-year-old will be charged as an adult in a weekend shooting that wounded 11 people at Florida A&M University following the school's homecoming football game, authorities said Monday.
Judge: Trump DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director's daughter, Maurene Comey, as a federal prosecutor
The Trump administration illegally fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of ex-FBI Director and Trump critic James Comey, as a Justice Department prosecutor, a judge ruled Monday, sharply rebuking the administration’s authority to terminate career federal employees it dislikes.
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “ Star Trek ” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.
Reminder: Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, as clocks fall back one hour
Get ready for an extra hour of sleep this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end.
Singer Chris Brown to be sentenced over bottle attack at a London nightclub
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown is to be sentenced Monday over brawling at a London nightclub three years ago.
Christa Pike's attorney describes botched execution, concerns about 'blown' veins in new court filing
New court filings detail how one of Christa Pike's attorneys says Tennessee Department of Correction personnel who carried out the botched execution of Christa Pike appeared to struggle to establish intravenous lines to administer the lethal injection.
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices.
NASA adopting Apollo’s urgency to build a moon base and land astronauts within two years
NASA is moving fast on its plans to build a moon base and return astronauts to the lunar surface in as little as two years.
Rare Ostrich-like Dinosaur arrives at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
A roughly 75-million-year-old specimen representing the first substantially complete skeleton of its kind in the region, will be on display in North Carolina.
What to know about Brazil's Bolsonaro's departure to the US after his electoral defeat
Flávio Bolsonaro fled with his family to Miami after his defeat by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's presidential elections.
At least 10 dead as two trains crash in Spain, authorities say
Spain's state-owned news agency and other local media say at least 10 people have died in a crash between two trains in central Spain.
Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro and family will get US visas after election loss, State Department says
A senior State Department official said Tuesday that Flávio Bolsonaro and his family will be granted U.S. visas after his weekend loss to incumbent Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a hotly contested race that bucked a trend of conservative electoral results in Latin America.
No clear winner in Israeli election, exit polls suggest, as Netanyahu’s fate hangs in the balance
Israel’s election ended Tuesday with no clear winner, exit polls indicate, likely setting off weeks of jockeying before a prime minister is declared or another round of elections is scheduled.
Justice Department announces criminal settlement with NC company over exports to Russia
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday it entered into a non-prosecution agreement with Extreme Networks, Inc. The company designs and sells A.I. and cloud networking systems.
Singer Chris Brown to be sentenced over bottle attack at a London nightclub
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown is to be sentenced Monday over brawling at a London nightclub three years ago.
Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds
In a deep, dark part of the Gulf of Mexico, the number of marine animals plummeted by about 60% in the years following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion, a new study found.
Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital, returns to Vatican
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic and returned to the Vatican on Saturday after doctors deemed him fit to leave following surgery on his right lung, according to a statement from his medical team.
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery today that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung.
Congo's confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falter
Confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have surpassed 9,000 as efforts to contain transmission falter, according to health ministry data released Tuesday.
The Kremlin relishes in the US-Russia diesel deal and Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy
A deal between Moscow and Washington over exports of Russian diesel and fresh U.S. criticism of Ukraine's leader mark important political victories for the Kremlin, reversing some of the sanctions for its full-scale invasion of its neighbor.
Munition blast during school trip kills student in Israel, and other Mideast developments
Iran again denied involvement in a suspected attempt to attack a U.S.-run military airbase in England. Meanwhile, Saudi forces responded to a drone and cruise missile attack on the kingdom launched from Yemen, according to state-run media, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels said airstrikes on two districts in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and in the country’s north killed 10 people and wounded 19 others.
Pope will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday in the late morning, ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests.
Trump says Ukraine needs a new president, blames Zelenskyy's strikes on Russian refineries for high diesel prices
President Trump said Saturday that it was time for Ukraine to get a new president, suggesting the current leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has not done enough to end his country's war with Russia.
The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego
The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Thursday after supporting the Iran war during a record long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of deteriorating conditions among its crew.
Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for research into brain activity
Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for research into brain activity
Air Force removes bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
Air Force removes bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack.
FBI arrests alleged Chinese agent at LAX after she allegedly surveilled son of Taiwanese president
The FBI arrested a suspected Chinese agent at Los Angeles International Airport after she allegedly surveilled the Taiwanese president's U.S.-based son, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
(CBS NEWS) -- The U.S. Air Force has removed all of its bombers from a U.K. air base following a security incident that led to the arrest of five British men and one U.K.-Iranian national last month, a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed…
Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge
Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least six people and damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day in Moscow's latest effort to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital.
Pet Pals: Loveable puppy looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Raptor, a six-month-old puppy.
Pet Pals: Chill cat looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Midnight, a 5-month-old cat.
Pet Pals: Affectionate Terrier mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is porky, a 6-year-old Pit Bull/Terrier mix.
Pet Pals: Curious and playful Labrador retriever mix looking for forever home
This week's Pet Pal is Muffin, a young Black Labrador Retriever mix.
Pet Pals: Affectionate blonde Shepherd mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Ranger, an 8-year-old blonde Shepherd mix.
Pet Pals: Loving and playful cat looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Ruger, a 12-week-old Tabby.
Pet Pals: Sweet hound mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Marina, a 4-month-old hound mix.
Pet Pals: Playful kitten looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Bitty Bufain, an 8-week-old kitten.
Pet Pals: Gentle and friendly dog looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Shorty Girl!
Pet Pals: Playful kittens looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pals are two 2-month-old kittens.
Pet Pals: Affectionate hound mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Frannie, a 3-year-old hound mix.
Pet Pals: Playful kittens looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pals are two seven-month-old kittens.
Pet Pals: Independent cat looking for forever home
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pal is Luna! She's a 2-year-old cat looking for a forever home. New Hanover Humane Society says she has a quiet... independent personality. They also say she has a laid back nature and spend…
Pet Pals: Energetic cat looking for forever home
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pal is Morrison! He’s a 2-year-old cat. Feline Matchmakers calls him very friendly and affectionate. They say he's full of energy and…
Pet Pals: Sweet and silly chihuahua looking for forever home
WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pal is Pebbles, A 12-year-old Chihuahua. Paws Place Dog Rescue calls her a sweet girl with a silly, lovable personality.…
Pet Pals: Calm and quiet cat looking for forever home
This week's Pet Pal is Ziva, a 15-year-old long haired tabby cat. Feline matchmaker calls her a quiet and relaxed cat, who still enjoys playing. They…
Pet Pals: Gentle and loving cat looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Zoe! She's a 2-year-old cat looking for a forever home.
Pet Pals: Calm kitten looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Wombat! He's a 2-month-old Siamese cat.
Pet Pals: Sweet and playful golden retriever mix looking for forever home
WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pal is Patrick, a 7-year-old golden retriever. Paws Place Dog Rescue says he's bursting with playful energy and ready…