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Tropical storm watch issued for New Hanover County region

Meredith Hoffman, Assistant News Editor • August 28, 2017

Wilmington, N.C. – A tropical storm watch has been issued for inland New Hanover and surrounding counties. The National Weather Service updated the details of the tropical storm watch at 7:38 p.m. Aug....

Next Steps: Now that we know about the presence of GenX in the Cape Fear River

Kristen Burgess, Staff Writer • July 11, 2017

In the wake of a Star News story that broke the information of the presence of a potentially harmful chemical, GenX, in the Cape Fear River, fifteen panelists gathered on the stage of UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium...

Progress in Poverty Through Education

Charlotte Smith, Contributing Writer • April 6, 2017

Almost one out of every four people in Wilmington live below the poverty line, and this affects almost every neighborhood in the community, said the mayor of Wilmington at the Sixth Annual Poverty Symposium...

The Wilmington Heroin Epidemic: Solved?

Catharina Collmann, Contributing Writer • April 6, 2017

Recent polls regarding heroin and opioid abuse have revealed a spike in activity for the Wilmington area, which has incited alarm in local police officials and psychological health professionals. Deaths...

Latino community divided over protest participation

Jack Bailey, Contributing Writer • March 25, 2017

Members of the Latino community in Wilmington, N.C. are polarized over participation by Hispanic business owners in last month’s “Day Without Immigrants” protest in Hugh MacRae Park. Businesses...

NC House Bills to know: Local judge speaks on campus

Casey McAnarney, Editor in Chief • March 25, 2017

Ready to discuss some of the house bills and other news relating to NC District 5 as well as the entire state, New Hanover County NC District Court Chief Judge JH Corpening was invited to speak to students...

Action 1: Women’s March on Wilmington huddles for first action

Miriam Himes | Managing Editor • February 3, 2017

Last night, the Women’s March on Wilmington political and social group met at Satellite Bar and Lounge to complete the first action in their campaign, “10 Actions/100 Days.”The campaign was organized...

Mike Adams controversy puts UNCW in national news

Casey McAnarney, Editor in Chief • December 3, 2016

The controversy surrounding the actions of UNC Wilmington criminology professor Dr. Mike Adams have made national headlines and continues debate over free speech and hate speech on campus. Dr. Adams'...

Education, HB2 and leadership: Roy Cooper hopes to implement big plans

Samantha Durham | Assistant Opinion Editor • November 7, 2016

Roy Cooper, a North Carolina native and candidate for North Carolina’s governor, spoke with The Seahawk on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in regard to his campaign and ideas for the state’s future.Cooper states...

Tim Kaine Returns to Wilmington

Casey McAnarney, Editor in Chief • November 5, 2016

Vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine is set to return to Wilmington Monday, Nov. 7, to campaign for Clinton right before Election Day. The Clinton campaign confirmed this with the StarNews on Saturday,...

Pat McCrory’s birthday present: A full-page insult in a Raleigh newspaper

Kristen Burgess | Contributing Writer • October 27, 2016

Where most people expect to wake up to presents on their birthday, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory woke up to an insulting advertisement instead. The display was placed in a full-page spread out...

Bill Clinton talks education, unity during Wilmington visit

Noah Thomas | Sports Editor • October 26, 2016

Former President Bill Clinton made a campaign appearance in Wilmington Wednesday on behalf of his wife, former Secretary of State and current Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.Mr. Clinton’s...